Carlos Ulberg
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Carlos Sao Murry Ulberg (born 17 November 1990) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. As of 5 May 2026, he is in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Infobox
Born
Carlos Sao Murry Ulberg (1990-11-17) 17 November 1990 Auckland, New Zealand
Nickname
Black Jag
Height
6 ft 4 in (1 m)
Weight
205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division
Light Heavyweight
Reach
77 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of
Auckland, New Zealand
Team
City Kickboxing
Years active
2011–present
Total
15
Wins
14
By knockout
1
Losses
1
By submission
1
By decision
4
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
15 matches
By knockout
14 wins
9
1 loss
1
By submission
By submission
15 matches
By submission
14 wins
1
1 loss
0
By decision
By decision
15 matches
By decision
14 wins
4
1 loss
0
| 15 matches | 14 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–1
Opponent
Jiří Procházka
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 327
Date
11 April 2026
Round
1
Time
3:45
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Notes
Won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–1
Opponent
Dominick Reyes
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes
Date
28 September 2025
Round
1
Time
4:27
Location
Perth, Australia
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Jan Błachowicz
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady
Date
22 March 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
London, England
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Volkan Oezdemir
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo
Date
23 November 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Macau SAR, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Alonzo Menifield
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento
Date
11 May 2024
Round
1
Time
0:12
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Jung Da-un
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 293
Date
10 September 2023
Round
3
Time
4:49
Location
Sydney, Australia
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Ihor Potieria
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida
Date
13 May 2023
Round
1
Time
2:09
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Nicolae Negumereanu
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 281
Date
12 November 2022
Round
1
Time
3:44
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Tafon Nchukwi
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot
Date
25 June 2022
Round
1
Time
1:15
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Fabio Cherant
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 271
Date
12 February 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
4–1
Opponent
Kennedy Nzechukwu
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 259
Date
6 March 2021
Round
2
Time
3:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Bruno Oliveira
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 34
Date
4 November 2020
Round
1
Time
2:02
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
John Martin Fraser
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Eternal MMA 40
Date
8 December 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Perth, Australia
Notes
Heavyweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Umed Rakhmatulloyev
Method
TKO (punches and knee)
Event
World Kings Glory MMA 3
Date
25 August 2016
Round
1
Time
3:03
Location
Harbin, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Kaota Puna
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
King of the Door: Submission 2
Date
26 August 2011
Round
2
Time
N/A
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Notes
Light Heavyweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 14–1 | Jiří Procházka | KO (punches) | UFC 327 | 11 April 2026 | 1 | 3:45 | Miami, Florida, United States | Won the vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 13–1 | Dominick Reyes | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes | 28 September 2025 | 1 | 4:27 | Perth, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1 | Jan Błachowicz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady | 22 March 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 11–1 | Volkan Oezdemir | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo | 23 November 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau SAR, China | |
| Win | 10–1 | Alonzo Menifield | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento | 11 May 2024 | 1 | 0:12 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1 | Jung Da-un | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 293 | 10 September 2023 | 3 | 4:49 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 8–1 | Ihor Potieria | TKO (punches) | UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida | 13 May 2023 | 1 | 2:09 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Nicolae Negumereanu | KO (punches) | UFC 281 | 12 November 2022 | 1 | 3:44 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Tafon Nchukwi | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | 25 June 2022 | 1 | 1:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Fabio Cherant | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 271 | 12 February 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | KO (punches) | UFC 259 | 6 March 2021 | 2 | 3:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 4–0 | Bruno Oliveira | KO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 34 | 4 November 2020 | 1 | 2:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. |
| Win | 3–0 | John Martin Fraser | Decision (unanimous) | Eternal MMA 40 | 8 December 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Perth, Australia | Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Umed Rakhmatulloyev | TKO (punches and knee) | World Kings Glory MMA 3 | 25 August 2016 | 1 | 3:03 | Harbin, China | |
| Win | 1–0 | Kaota Puna | TKO (punches) | King of the Door: Submission 2 | 26 August 2011 | 2 | N/A | Auckland, New Zealand | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Professional Kickboxing Record · Kickboxing record (partial)
Date
Date
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Date
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Result
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Opponent
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Event
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Location
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Method
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Round
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Time
2019-03-30
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Fou Ah-Lam
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 92 kg II, Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
KO (low kick)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
1:28
Wins King in the Ring 92 kg II Tournament title.
Wins King in the Ring 92 kg II Tournament title.
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Wins King in the Ring 92 kg II Tournament title.
2019-03-30
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Nato La'auli
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 92 kg II, Semi Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
KO (kick to the body)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
1:54
2019-03-30
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2019-03-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Julius Poananga
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 92 kg II, Quarter Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
TKO (punches and knees)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
0:48
2018-07-28
2018-07-28
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2018-07-28
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Bruno Susano
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 32
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Chengdu, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Decision (unanimous)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3:00
2018-04-21
2018-04-21
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2018-04-21
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Oleg Pryimachov
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Emei, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Decision (unanimous)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3:00
2018-01-20
2018-01-20
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2018-01-20
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Loss
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Oleg Pryimachov
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 27
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Kunming, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Decision (unanimous)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3:00
2017-09-29
2017-09-29
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2017-09-29
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Stanislav
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 23
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Yilong, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
TKO (corner stoppage)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
0:34
2017-06-30
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Nato Laauli
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 100kg III, Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
TKO (punches)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
0:41
Wins King in the Ring 100 kg III Tournament title.
Wins King in the Ring 100 kg III Tournament title.
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Wins King in the Ring 100 kg III Tournament title.
2017-06-30
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Ata Fakalelu
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 100kg III, Semi Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Decision (majority)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3:00
2017-06-30
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2017-06-30
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Tafa Misipati
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
King in the Ring 100kg III, Quarter Final
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Auckland, New Zealand
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
KO (front kick)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
1:52
2017-03-31
2017-03-31
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2017-03-31
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Jake Heun
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 17
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Emei, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Decision (unanimous)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3:00
2016-12-23
2016-12-23
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2016-12-23
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Win
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Sherzad Babazhanau
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 15
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Emei, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
TKO (retirement)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2:30
2016-09-23
2016-09-23
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2016-09-23
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Loss
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Sergej Maslobojev
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
EM Legend 12
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Chengdu, China
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
TKO (Low kicks)
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
3
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
2:31
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
| 19 Wins (12 (T)KO's, 2 Losses | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
| 2019-03-30 | Win | Fou Ah-Lam | King in the Ring 92 kg II, Final | Auckland, New Zealand | KO (low kick) | 2 | 1:28 | |
| Wins King in the Ring 92 kg II Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2019-03-30 | Win | Nato La'auli | King in the Ring 92 kg II, Semi Final | Auckland, New Zealand | KO (kick to the body) | 3 | 1:54 | |
| 2019-03-30 | Win | Julius Poananga | King in the Ring 92 kg II, Quarter Final | Auckland, New Zealand | TKO (punches and knees) | 3 | 0:48 | |
| 2018-07-28 | Win | Bruno Susano | EM Legend 32 | Chengdu, China | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-04-21 | Win | Oleg Pryimachov | EM Legend 30 | Emei, China | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-01-20 | Loss | Oleg Pryimachov | EM Legend 27 | Kunming, China | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-09-29 | Win | Stanislav | EM Legend 23 | Yilong, China | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | 0:34 | |
| 2017-06-30 | Win | Nato Laauli | King in the Ring 100kg III, Final | Auckland, New Zealand | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:41 | |
| Wins King in the Ring 100 kg III Tournament title. | ||||||||
| 2017-06-30 | Win | Ata Fakalelu | King in the Ring 100kg III, Semi Final | Auckland, New Zealand | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-06-30 | Win | Tafa Misipati | King in the Ring 100kg III, Quarter Final | Auckland, New Zealand | KO (front kick) | 2 | 1:52 | |
| 2017-03-31 | Win | Jake Heun | EM Legend 17 | Emei, China | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-12-23 | Win | Sherzad Babazhanau | EM Legend 15 | Emei, China | TKO (retirement) | 2 | 2:30 | |
| 2016-09-23 | Loss | Sergej Maslobojev | EM Legend 12 | Chengdu, China | TKO (Low kicks) | 3 | 2:31 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
· Professional boxing record
By decision
By decision
1 fight
By decision
1 win
1
0 losses
0
| 1 fight | 1 win | 0 losses |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
· Professional boxing record
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Daniel Meehan
Type
UD
Round, time
4 (4)
Date
22 Aug 2015
Location
TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Daniel Meehan | UD | 4 (4) | 22 Aug 2015 | TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand |