Carlos Ulberg is looking to capitalize on a huge opportunity that he put himself in perfect position for.
At UFC 303 on International Fight Week, he will look to secure his biggest win yet by taking out the former light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill.
Ulberg is replacing Khalil Rountree and called his shot to potentially do so after he stopped Alonzo Menifield in just 12 seconds earlier this month.
Beating Hill, who headlined UFC 300 in April against Alex Pereira, will see Ulberg extend his winning streak to seven and likely secure himself a position in the top five.
In his first interview since the fight was made official, he told Engage about what this fight and opponent means to him.
“We’re going up against Hill, I think he’s number three at the moment so that’s some really good news that puts us in a really good spot and I’m not going to pass that opportunity.”
Carlos Ulberg Talks Fighting On The Same Card As Conor McGregor On June 29
Competing on International Fight Week is already a big deal but this year’s instalment is something entirely different.
Ulberg vs Hill will take place in a prominent spot on the PPV main card of UFC 303 which will be headlined by the returning Conor McGregor.
This fight was already the biggest of his career but now the 33-year old has the opportunity to secure a massive win on one of the biggest platforms possible.
In the interview with Engage, Ulberg spoke about McGregor and how he is able to draw inspiration from “The Notorious”.
“Yeah McGregor is obviously the biggest star to rise out of the UFC and even sporting alone. So everybody that you talk to, they all know McGregor even if they’re not MMA fans. I spoke to someone today and they didn’t know about MMA but they knew who McGregor was which was amazing so he is definitely a big star and to fight under that undercard would be amazing and if we can get the co-main event, then that’d be even more spectacular so yeah man.
“He goes in with confidence and that’s something that I like to lead into my fights. When I jump in that cage, it’s just me, my opponent and the preparation that I’ve had prior.”
