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

Carlos Ulberg's victory has brought the 20th UFC championship to fighters from Australia and New Zealand, though officially only 19 are recorded due to a disputed ruling. The post notes that UFC incorrectly removed title status from the Whittaker vs Romero rematch, even though Whittaker made weight and the bout should have remained a title fight for him. When adjusted for population, Australia and New Zealand lead all other regions with one title per 1.6 million residents, ahead of North America at one per 2.3 million. The analysis extends beyond MMA to highlight the region's success in boxing, with multiple current and former world champions, and impressive Olympic performances where New Zealand ranked 11th globally despite having only 5 million people.