MMA Match Preview: Carlos Ulberg (13-1) vs. Dominick Reyes (15-4)

Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia

Main Card Start Time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT (Sunday morning local time in Perth)

Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TNT Sports (UK), UFC Fight Pass (international)

Injury / Availability Report

Carlos “Black Jag” Ulberg (13–1, New Zealand): No reported injuries. Riding an eight-fight winning streak, including a decision over former champion Jan Blachowicz in March 2025.

Dominick “The Devastator” Reyes (15–4, USA): Healthy and cleared. After a 19-month layoff, he has returned with three straight KO wins since June 2024.

Fighter Matchups

Carlos Ulberg (6’4”, 205 lbs, 77” reach, orthodox)

Style: Kickboxer from City Kickboxing, technical striking, patient pace.

Strengths: Crisp jab, strong leg kicks, improved cardio, disciplined defense.

Weaknesses: Less proven against elite wrestlers, tends to fight at measured pace (can lose close rounds).

Dominick Reyes (6’4”, 205 lbs, 77” reach, southpaw)

Style: Explosive striker with knockout power.

Strengths: Devastating left hand, athleticism, experience in five-round fights, former title challenger.

Weaknesses: History of knockout losses (2020–2022 skid), defensive lapses when pressured.

Recent Form

Ulberg (Last 3):

W – Jan Blachowicz (UD, March 2025)

W – Dustin Jacoby (UD, 2024)

W – Da Un Jung (KO, 2024)

Reyes (Last 3):

W – Jimmy Crute (KO, 2025)

W – Alonzo Menifield (KO, 2024)

W – Tyson Pedro (KO, 2024)

Fight History / Series

First-ever meeting between Ulberg and Reyes.

Stakes: Winner could be next in line for a light heavyweight title shot, with Magomed Ankalaev vs. Alex Pereira 2 scheduled the following week.

Betting Trends

Ulberg:

8-fight win streak, 5 by stoppage.

Last two wins by decision, showing patience and composure.

Has not lost since his UFC debut in 2021.

Reyes:

3-fight KO streak since 2024 comeback.

Previously lost 4 straight (2020–2022), all by KO/TKO.

Historically performs well as an underdog (nearly upset Jon Jones in 2020).

FIGHT ODDS

Carlos Ulberg                    – 250

Dominick Reyes                                + 200

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025