Carlos Ulberg wins 20th UFC title for Australia and New Zealand region

Carlos Ulberg's recent title victory marks the 20th UFC championship won by fighters from Australia and New Zealand combined, though officially recorded as 19 due to a disputed ruling. The post argues that Robert Whittaker's rematch with Yoel Romero should count as a title defense since Whittaker made weight even though Romero missed, bringing the total to 20. On a per capita basis, Australia and New Zealand lead all other regions with one title victory per 1.6 million residents, ahead of North America (1 per 2.3 million) and significantly ahead of South America, Russia/CIS, and Western Europe. The analysis includes detailed population-adjusted comparisons across major MMA regions. The post also highlights the region's success in boxing and Olympic sports, attributing it to superior sports science and well-developed athletic culture.