Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant — Fight recap

Carlos Ulberg earned a unanimous decision victory over Fabio Cherant on February 12, 2022, at UFC Fight Night, controlling all three rounds through superior striking volume and wrestling. Ulberg landed 66 of 112 significant strikes (58%) while Cherant managed only 13 of 41 (31%), a stark differential that defined the fight's trajectory.

The New Zealand light heavyweight showcased well-rounded offense, connecting on 26 of 27 leg kicks and 25 of 66 head strikes while successfully converting both takedown attempts for 100% accuracy. Ulberg's clinch control and cage positioning kept Cherant on the backfoot throughout, accumulating 1:15 of control time versus Cherant's negligible 0:22.

The unanimous decision reflected Ulberg's dominance across all metrics—he attacked the body effectively (15 of 19) and never allowed Cherant to establish rhythm or generate meaningful offense. This victory positioned Ulberg as a rising prospect in the light heavyweight division with improved grappling credentials.