Carlos Ulberg “Black Jaguar”
Light Heavyweight · New Zealand · UFC
Tall, technical kickboxing-based striker with fast, accurate hands
Counter left hook that ends fights in a single round
Record & stats
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Team | City Kickboxing |
| Pro debut | 2019 |
| Height | 193cm |
| Reach | 196cm |
| Age | 35 |
| KO rate | 71% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
71% Finish rate- 9 KO/TKO · 64%
- 1 Submission · 7%
- 4 Decision · 29%
Titles & honors
- UFC Light Heavyweight Champion
Biography
Carlos Ulberg is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and the first New Zealander to hold the belt. A product of Auckland's famed City Kickboxing — the same gym as Israel Adesanya — Ulberg blends a kickboxer's distance management and precision with genuine knockout power.
After a debut loss, he rebuilt with a remarkable ten-fight winning streak, stopping a string of contenders including a first-round knockout of Dominick Reyes in September 2025. That run earned him a shot at the vacant title against former champion Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327 in April 2026. Despite fighting through an early knee scare, Ulberg caught Prochazka coming forward and finished him by first-round knockout to claim the championship.
As of June 2026 he is the reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and ranked No.1 in his division.
Fight history
- WJiri ProchazkaW KO R1
- WDominick ReyesW KO R1
FAQ
- What title does Carlos Ulberg hold?
- He is the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, won at UFC 327 in April 2026.
- What is Carlos Ulberg's record?
- He is 14-1 in MMA, with nine wins by knockout.
- How did Ulberg win the title?
- He knocked out Jiri Prochazka in the first round to win the vacant light heavyweight belt.
- What gym does Carlos Ulberg train at?
- He trains at City Kickboxing in Auckland, the same gym as Israel Adesanya.