Carlos Ulberg revealed that he has already lost track of his UFC championship belt following his victory celebration. The New Zealand fighter stated he didn't want to carry the belt around with him during the festivities. He believes the belt is still at the apartment where the party took place. Ulberg joked that one of his friends is probably sleeping with it. The lighthearted admission shows Ulberg's relaxed attitude toward the physical championship hardware in the immediate aftermath of his title win.
Carlos Ulberg is a UFC Light Heavyweight champion who apparently has no idea where his title belt is.
The New Zealand fighter, who trains out of City Kickboxing, admitted after his victory celebration that he lost track of the championship hardware almost immediately following the win. Ulberg said he had no interest in lugging the belt around during the festivities and believes it is still sitting in the apartment where the party took place. He jokingly suggested one of his friends is probably asleep with it somewhere.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," is 35 years old and carries a professional record of 15 wins and 1 loss in the Light Heavyweight division. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is a physically imposing presence in the 205-pound weight class, and his numbers back up the look. He lands an impressive 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate, making him one of the more efficient and active strikers in the division.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's title win marks a significant moment for New Zealand MMA and the City Kickboxing gym, which has produced multiple world champions
- At 35, Ulberg becomes a first-time UFC champion relatively late in his career, adding weight to the accomplishment
- His 15-1 record and striking output suggest a champion capable of active title defenses
The belt, wherever it currently is, belongs to one of the most productive strikers in the Light Heavyweight division. Whether it turns up under a couch cushion or in a friend's arms, Ulberg seems entirely unbothered by the temporary misplacement.
