Carlos Ulberg showcased his striking prowess with a first-round knockout of Dominick Reyes at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia. This victory marks Ulberg’s ninth consecutive win, enhancing his professional record to 13 wins and 1 loss.
Fight Highlights
The fight took place on September 27, 2025, and ended at 4:27 in the first round. Ulberg dominated from the start, effectively neutralizing Reyes’s punches.
- Ulberg’s knockout came after he landed a powerful left punch that momentarily stunned Reyes.
- With under a minute left in the round, Ulberg struck with a decisive right hook, which knocked Reyes down, resulting in a stoppage.
This defeat snapped Reyes’s three-fight winning streak and marked his first knockout loss since November 2022 against Ryan Spann. Post-fight, Ulberg expressed his intention to compete for the title, stating, “I’m coming [for the belt].”
Co-Main Event Results
In the co-main event, Australian fighter Jimmy Crute secured victory over Croatia’s Ivan Erslan via rear-naked choke in the first round at 3:19. This win was significant for Crute, bringing his record to 14 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. Conversely, Erslan remains winless in the UFC, with his last victory recorded in February 2024.
Additional Fight Outcomes
In featherweight action, Jack Jenkins triumphed over Ramon Taveras by unanimous decision, with the scorecards reading 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. Jenkins improved his record to 14 wins and 4 losses, while Taveras suffered another defeat, marking three losses in his last five fights.
Veteran Neil Magny also had a notable performance in the welterweight division, defeating Australian Jake Matthews with a D’Arce choke in the third round at 3:08. This victory brought Magny’s total UFC wins to 24 and extended his winning streak to two.
Upcoming Title Fight
Looking ahead, Ulberg has confirmed his attendance at UFC 320, where he’ll watch the rematch between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title. Ankalaev holds a record of 21 wins, 1 loss, and one no contest, while Pereira stands at 12 wins and 3 losses.
As the UFC continues to build anticipation for future events, Ulberg’s emphatic performance sets the stage for his potential title challenge.
