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'A Dream Come True': Ulberg Steps Into Spotlight as UFC Headline Act

The winner of the UFC Perth light heavyweight eliminator will earn a title shot against the undisputed champion, with Ulberg on an eight-fight win streak and Reyes having three straight knockouts.

  • On Saturday, Sept. 27, UFC Fight Night comes to Perth, headlining Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes at RAC Arena with Ulberg ranked No.3 and Reyes No.7 in light heavyweight.
  • That matchup serves as a title eliminator, with the victor set to challenge for the title at UFC 320 on Oct. 4 between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira.
  • Ulberg enters on an eight-fight winning streak with signature wins over Jan Blachowicz and others, unbeaten since March 2021, while Reyes holds a 15-4 record with three consecutive knockout victories.
  • Winning in Perth would push the victor into immediate title conversation and higher rankings, with Reyes back in the Top 10 and Ulberg likely entering light heavyweight spotlight.
  • After multiple injuries reshaped the card, nine Australians and four New Zealand fighters compete across 15 bouts at RAC Arena, highlighting ANZ MMA talent.
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Sportskeeda broke the news in on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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