Carlos Ulberg explains motivation for short-notice Jamahal Hill alternative at UFC 303

by Christina S. Brown
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Carlos Ulberg is aware of how excessive the stakes are at UFC 303.

With Khalil Rountree compelled out of his June 29 co-main occasion vs. Jamahal Hill(12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas resulting from a failed drug check, Ulberg (9-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) accepted to step in on quick discover.

The Metropolis Kickboxing standout is on a six-fight successful streak, however will probably be dealing with an enormous leap up in competitors when he takes on former UFC mild heavyweight champion Hill.

“We’re going up in opposition to Hill. I feel he’s No. 3 in the mean time, in order that’s some actually excellent news that places us in a extremely great place – and I’m not going to move that chance,” Ulberg mentioned in an interview with ENGAGE.

Hill’s struggle with Rountree initially was slated because the co-headliner. Whereas the bout order isn’t finalized but, Ulberg is simply excited to compete on the identical card because the returning Conor McGregor, who headlines UFC 303 in opposition to Michael Chandler.

“McGregor is clearly the largest star to rise out of the UFC, and even sporting alone,” Ulberg mentioned. “Everyone that you simply speak to, all of them know McGregor – even when they’re not MMA followers. I spoke to somebody at this time, they usually didn’t learn about MMA, however they knew who McGregor was – which was wonderful.

“He’s undoubtedly an enormous star, and to struggle beneath that undercard can be wonderful. If we will get the co-main occasion, then that’d be much more spectacular. He goes in with confidence, and that’s one thing that I like to steer into my fights. Once I leap in that cage, it’s simply me, my opponent and the preparation that I’ve had prior.”

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