Carlos Ulberg has declared that a victory over Dominick Reyes will guarantee him a chance to fight for the Alex Pereira <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/mma/ufc/”>UFC title fight. The rising light heavyweight contender is scheduled to face Reyes on September 27 at UFC Perth, held at Perth’s RAC Arena, aiming to become the next challenger for the championship.
Ulberg, currently ranked third in the division, insists that delivering a decisive performance against the former title contender will make it impossible to be overlooked for the title shot, especially considering the upcoming UFC 320 event where Pereira will defend his belt against Magomed Ankalaev on October 4 in Las Vegas.
Ulberg’s impressive winning streak and renewed motivation
Ulberg enters this critical bout on an eight-fight winning streak, having most recently secured a unanimous decision over former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC London earlier this year. This momentum fuels his confidence as he eyes the title picture.
His opponent, Dominick Reyes, is fresh off ending a four-fight losing streak by achieving three consecutive wins, including a first-round knockout of Nikita Krylov at UFC 314. Reyes views this matchup as a key opportunity to regain title contention status.
“Yep, a win over Reyes definitely gets me a title shot for sure. You go in there, you put on a performance and you handle business, then there will be no denying a title shot for sure…Not directly [news about receiving the next title shot], but it’s all about going in there and handling business and that’s all it comes down to for sure.”
—Carlos Ulberg, Light Heavyweight Contender
Dominick Reyes analyzes Ulberg’s fighting style ahead of UFC Perth
In preparation for their fight, Dominick Reyes shared his respect for Carlos Ulberg‘s technical skills and athleticism during an appearance on Submission Radio. Reyes emphasized Ulberg’s speed, power, and especially his exceptional footwork as factors that will make their clash a demanding contest.
“[Ulberg] moves his feet extremely well, he is very quick, he’s very powerful. But it’s just his movement, man. He can move. He can move like me. He’s an extremely good athlete. He’s very balanced with everything he does. He’s kind of safe…He’s got a great, great left hook. He’s good with that lead hand. He’s real good with that lead hand, and he’s light on his feet, and he kicks well. It’s going to be a very technical fight. I’m going to have to be very patient because he’s so patient that he will almost lose a fight. That’s how patient he is.”
—Dominick Reyes, UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter
What’s next for UFC’s light heavyweight division after UFC Perth
The outcome of the Ulberg versus Reyes encounter will significantly shape the light heavyweight title contention landscape ahead of UFC 320. With the title fight between Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev scheduled shortly after, the winner in Perth expects to step into a title opportunity, adding high stakes to the matchup.
Ulberg’s confidence in securing this next title shot hinges on his ability to dominate Reyes and demonstrate undeniable readiness. Meanwhile, Reyes is equally determined to leverage this fight as a comeback and prove he belongs among the top contenders.