Carlos Ulberg showed little concern for Josh Hockitt's pre-fight theatrics during a UFC ANZ media interaction. When approached by Hockitt, Ulberg calmly acknowledged him and made remarks about his size, jokingly asking if he wanted to move up to heavyweight. Ulberg appeared unfazed by any attempts at psychological warfare from Hockitt. The brief exchange demonstrated Ulberg's composure as he prepares for his main event bout at UFC 327. The interaction was captured by UFC ANZ coverage.
Carlos Ulberg brushed off Josh Hockitt's pre-fight mind games with calm indifference during a UFC ANZ media interaction on April 8, just days before the two are set to meet in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11.
When Hockitt approached him during the session, Ulberg acknowledged the moment without a hint of irritation, instead poking fun at the size difference between them and jokingly suggesting Hockitt consider moving up to heavyweight. The exchange was captured by UFC ANZ coverage and painted a clear picture of where Ulberg's head is at heading into fight week.
Ulberg, nicknamed "Black Jag," enters the bout representing New Zealand and City Kickboxing with a 15-1-0 record and a ranking of third in the light heavyweight division. The 35-year-old stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the more technically precise strikers in the division, landing 6.54 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate. Those numbers place him among the busiest and most efficient stand-up fighters at 205 pounds.
Why it matters
- A win would keep Ulberg firmly in title contention at light heavyweight, where his ranking of third already positions him near the top of the division
- His composed demeanor in the face of Hockitt's antics suggests his mental preparation matches his physical tools
- The size and experience dynamic between the two fighters adds an interesting stylistic layer to what is shaping up as a significant main event
Saturday, April 11, 2026
