Carlos Ulberg appeared unfazed by Josh Hewitt's unusual behavior during a UFC ANZ media event. According to footage from the event, Hewitt approached Ulberg and made comments about his size, asking if he wanted to move up to heavyweight. The exchange included Hewitt making additional remarks that were not clearly audible in the footage. Ulberg remained calm and did not engage with Hewitt's attempts to provoke a reaction. The interaction highlighted the contrast between Hewitt's erratic behavior and Ulberg's composed demeanor.
Carlos Ulberg kept his composure at a UFC ANZ media event on April 8 when fellow light heavyweight Josh Hewitt attempted to get under his skin with a series of provocative comments.
Footage from the event captured Hewitt approaching Ulberg and making remarks about his size, at one point questioning whether the New Zealander should consider moving up to heavyweight. Hewitt followed up with additional comments that were not clearly audible on camera. Ulberg, representing City Kickboxing, gave Hewitt nothing in return, standing calm and disengaged throughout the exchange.
Ulberg, who fights out of Auckland, carries a 15-1 record and is currently ranked third in the light heavyweight division. The 35-year-old stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, and his striking output is among the most prolific in his weight class, averaging 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. Those numbers reflect a fighter whose game is built on precision and volume rather than theatrics.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's top-three ranking means any public-facing moment draws attention to his divisional standing and future matchmaking.
- Hewitt's attempt to needle Ulberg over his size reads as particularly odd given Ulberg is already one of the largest athletes competing at 205 pounds.
- Ulberg's refusal to engage contrasted sharply with Hewitt's erratic approach, reinforcing the composed, professional image City Kickboxing fighters typically project.
