Overview

• Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27 at RAC Arena in Perth, the five-round light heavyweight main event streams on ESPN+, with prelims at 7 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET.
• Carlos Ulberg (11-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) enters his first UFC main event on an eight-fight light heavyweight win streak and is ranked No. 6 by USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie.
• Dominick Reyes (15-4) is ranked No. 9 by the same outlet and rides a three-fight winning streak that has revived his title hopes.
• Ulberg said he is ready to “make the kill,” stating he is prepared for either a quick finish or a five-round battle.
• Preview coverage points to Kennedy Nzechukwu’s 2021 stoppage of Ulberg as a counter-striking template for Reyes, while staff predictions at Bloody Elbow mostly lean toward Ulberg by decision.