Overview

• Ulberg stopped Reyes at 4:27 of Round 1 with a right hand and follow-up shots in the UFC Perth main event at RAC Arena.
• The New Zealander, who entered ranked No. 3 at light heavyweight, pushed his winning streak to nine and earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
• Post-fight, Ulberg said he asked UFC executive Hunter Campbell to fly him to Las Vegas and offered to serve as the backup for next weekend’s Ankalaev–Pereira title rematch at UFC 320.
• The victory makes Ulberg a presumptive top contender, with his next move likely influenced by the UFC 320 result and the promotion’s matchmaking plans.
• Reyes’ three-fight resurgence ended with the defeat, and he posted a brief Instagram message congratulating Ulberg and acknowledging it was not his night.