Carlos Ulberg appeared unbothered by Josh Hockett's unusual behavior during a UFC media event. In footage captured by UFC ANZ, Hockett approached Ulberg with bizarre comments, asking if he wanted to move up to heavyweight and making largely incoherent remarks. Ulberg remained calm and did not engage with the provocations. The interaction followed Hockett's earlier strange speech at the media day where he made graphic statements about opponents. No details were provided about whether this confrontation was part of promotion for a potential matchup between the two fighters.
Carlos Ulberg kept his composure during a tense media day exchange with Josh Hockett after footage captured by UFC ANZ showed the two light heavyweights in an unusual interaction at a recent UFC media event.
In the footage, Hockett approached Ulberg with a series of bizarre and largely incoherent remarks, including a question about whether the New Zealander had any interest in moving up to heavyweight. Ulberg, unfazed, declined to engage with the provocation and remained visibly calm throughout. The exchange came after Hockett had already drawn attention earlier in the day for a strange speech that included graphic statements directed at opponents.
Ulberg, who fights out of City Kickboxing in Auckland, enters this moment as one of the more dangerous strikers in the 205-pound division. Ranked third among light heavyweights, the 35-year-old carries a 15-1 record and brings a physically imposing frame to every fight — standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach. His offensive output backs up that presence, with 6.54 significant strikes landed per minute and a striking accuracy of 55 percent, numbers that rank among the best at light heavyweight.
Why it matters
- Ulberg sits at number three in the light heavyweight rankings, meaning any future bout he is attached to carries significant title implications
- Hockett's behavior at the media event has drawn attention, though no official matchup between the two has been confirmed
- The style contrast between Ulberg's composed, high-volume striking game and Hockett's unpredictable demeanor could make for a compelling promotional angle if a fight is eventually made
