Carlos Ulberg remained unfazed by Josh Hocket's media day behavior and bizarre comments. In a brief exchange captured on video, Ulberg casually addressed Hocket about his size and potential move to heavyweight. The footage, released by UFC ANZ, shows Ulberg's calm demeanor in contrast to Hocket's earlier theatrical statements. The exchange was partially inaudible but suggested Ulberg was not taking the bait. His reaction indicates he is focused on his upcoming fight rather than engaging in verbal sparring.
Carlos Ulberg brushed aside Josh Hocket's pre-fight theatrics at a UFC ANZ media event on April 8, refusing to be drawn into a war of words ahead of their upcoming bout.
Footage released by UFC ANZ captured a brief exchange between the two fighters in which Ulberg calmly addressed Hocket's comments about his size and a potential move to heavyweight. The clip showed Ulberg composed and largely unmoved by Hocket's earlier dramatic statements, with portions of the conversation inaudible. The New Zealander appeared focused on the fight itself rather than the mind games surrounding it.
Ulberg, 35, fights out of City Kickboxing in Auckland and holds a 15-1 record at light heavyweight, where he is currently ranked third in the division. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he is an imposing figure in the 205-pound class. His offensive output is among the most consistent in the division, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy — numbers that reflect both his volume and his precision.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's third-place divisional ranking means a strong performance could push him toward a title shot.
- Hocket's attempts to get inside Ulberg's head at the media event appear to have had no effect, suggesting Ulberg enters the fight mentally composed.
- The size conversation is notable given Ulberg's frame, though he showed no indication he is entertaining a move up to heavyweight.
