Ulberg was last in action against former champion Jan Blachowicz, earning a unanimous decision victory in London in March. Photo: photosport
It appears to be third time lucky for Carlos Ulberg as his path to UFC gold heads through Perth.
The Auckland mixed martial artist will headline UFC Perth against former title challenger Dominick Reyes, a fight which has been booked and cancelled twice.
Riding an eight fight win streak since his one and only defeat on UFC debut, Ulberg has been awarded his first main event, against a man no stranger to that spotlight.
Reyes famously took Jon Jones to a decision in 2020, many arguing he did enough to dethrone the former light heavyweight king.
The American went on to suffer another three consecutive defeats all by knockout before rediscovering his form with three wins on the bounce, again all by knockout.
Ulberg was last in action against former champion Jan Blachowicz, earning a unanimous decision victory in London in March.
The win saw his rise to third in the light heavyweight rankings, with Reyes four spots back in eight.
Fellow kiwis on the card include UFC debutant Michelle Montague and rising light heavyweight Navajo Stirling.
UFC Fight Night Perth
September 28
RAC Arena
Carlos Ulberg v Dominick Reyes - Light heavyweight
Navajo Stirling v Rodolfo Bellato - Light heavyweight
Michelle Montague v Luana Carolina - Bantamweight
Colby Thicknesse v Josias Musasa - Bantamweight
Dooho Choi v Daniel Santos - Featherweight
Loma Lookboonmee v Alexia Thainara - Strawweight
