Carlos Ulberg
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Carlos Ulberg's crowning achievement is winning the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in 2025, making him the first New Zealander to hold that title. He has built an eight-fight winning streak, with most victories coming by finish. His striking has earned him multiple Performance of the Night bonuses, and he is consistently ranked among the top pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. His success has elevated the profile of New Zealand MMA on the global stage.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Highest honor in the division
Rankings & Lists
UFC pound-for-pound rankings
UFC light heavyweight rankings
Records & Feats
First New Zealander to win UFC light heavyweight title
Ulberg became the first fighter from New Zealand to capture the UFC light heavyweight championship.
Longest reach in UFC light heavyweight history
His 79-inch reach is the longest recorded in the division.