Carlos Ulberg revealed that he lost track of his championship belt following his post-fight celebration. The New Zealand fighter admitted he didn't want to carry the belt around, so he left it at an apartment where the victory party took place. Ulberg joked that he thinks the belt is still there and one of his friends is probably sleeping while hugging it. The lighthearted comments show the relaxed attitude of the newly crowned champion in the immediate aftermath of his title win.
Carlos Ulberg has admitted he is not entirely sure where his new light heavyweight championship belt ended up after his post-fight celebrations, offering a candid and lighthearted glimpse into the aftermath of his title victory.
The New Zealand fighter, who competes out of the renowned City Kickboxing gym, revealed he had no desire to carry the belt around during the party and left it behind at the apartment where the celebration took place. Ulberg joked that he suspects the belt is still there and that one of his friends is likely asleep somewhere clutching it.
Ulberg, 35, improved to 15 wins and one loss with the championship performance, cementing his rise through the light heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, the orthodox striker known as "Black Jag" has been one of the most dangerous offensive fighters in the division, landing an impressive 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 55 percent. Those numbers place him among the most prolific volume strikers at 205 pounds.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's title win marks a significant milestone for City Kickboxing, which has become one of the premier combat sports teams in the world
- At 35, the New Zealand champion brings elite striking credentials to the top of a competitive division
- His relaxed, confident demeanor following the victory suggests a fighter fully at ease with the moment rather than overwhelmed by it
The story is a rare lighthearted moment in a sport that seldom offers them, and it speaks to the grounded personality behind one of the division's most physically imposing champions.
