Light Heavyweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Carlos Ulberg
14-1
9 Win Streak
Age
34
Height
6'4"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
07:27
Gym
City Kickboxing
UFC Record
9-1(10 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5R3 4
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
64%
Bonuses
4
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Last Fight2025-09-28
DR
W - Dominick Reyes
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Carlos UlbergKO/TKOR1 2:00· Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
WIN
VO
vs Volkan Oezdemir
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Alonzo Menifield
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:12
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:12
WIN
IP
vs Ihor Potieria
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:09
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:09
WIN
TN
vs Tafon Nchukwi
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:15
WIN
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DR
vs Dominick Reyes
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:27
WIN
DW
vs Da Woon Jung
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:49
WIN
NN
vs Nicolae Negumereanu
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:44
WIN
FC
vs Fabio Cherant
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2· 2022-02-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KN
vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 3:19
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:19
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.5/min
Grappling
0.55 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Carlos adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 55% striking and 60% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
18 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+88% vs div avg
89%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
78%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
56%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
50%
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Damage Events
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (89%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (167%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 323% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
83% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
17% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#13
60% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 83% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (3x, 60% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.5) and TD Acc% (60%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (7/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (174% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#12 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
55% acc90%
Clinch
69% acc4%
Ground
63% acc6%
Striking Differential+2.50/min
6.54 landed/min4.04 absorbed/min
6.54
Landed/Min
4.04
Absorbed/Min
1.28
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed536
Sig. Strikes Attempted967
Key Insights
Carlos is a distance-first striker, with 90% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Favorable output (1.6:1).
High KD rate (1.28/fight).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 90% of output at range with 55% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
60%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
Division Rank#8 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
40%
Landed
2
Defended
3
Total
5
0.55
TD / 15min
0.18
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
3
Landed
5
Attempted
60%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (86%).
High TD accuracy (60%).
Clinch TD specialist: 60% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
536
1.72
Ratio
Absorbed
311
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
7/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.7
Standing %
96%
R3 vs R1 Output
174%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.72x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 174% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
0:06
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
0:37
R1 to Final
+52%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-1.1pp
Body
-3.3pp
Leg
+4.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+1.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#2
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#21
of 26
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#7
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#12
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#3
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#14
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#11
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#4
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2973
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
3
/ 3
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights