After a devastating first-round knockout victory over Nikita Krylov at UFC 314, Dominick Reyes announced his return to the elite ranks of the UFC light heavyweight division in spectacular fashion. Reyes needed just 2 minutes and 24 seconds to flatten Krylov with a sharp check left hook, marking his third straight knockout win and signaling that the "Devastator" is officially back.
Once a title challenger who took Jon Jones to the brink, Reyes endured a tough stretch of losses but has now completely turned his career around. With his confidence restored and finishing power on full display, he finds himself at #8 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings and ready to make a serious push back into title contention.
A perfect next matchup for Reyes would be against surging contender Carlos Ulberg, currently ranked #3 in the division. Ulberg is riding a seven-fight win streak, including victories over Jan Błachowicz, Volkan Oezdemir, and Alonzo Menifield. The New Zealander has shown elite striking, athleticism, and a well-rounded game that could pose a real challenge for Reyes. Stylistically, this would be a fan-friendly war between two sharp, explosive strikers—one with momentum and one with something to prove.
A potential Reyes vs. Ulberg bout could easily headline a Fight Night card or serve as a co-main event on a pay-per-view, and it would likely determine the next title challenger in the division. With both men capable of ending fights in an instant, this is a matchup that practically sells itself.
Dominick Reyes – Last Five Fights:
* ✅ Win – Nikita Krylov, KO (punch) – UFC 314 (April 12, 2025)
* ✅ Win – Anthony Smith, TKO (elbows and punches) – UFC 310 (December 7, 2024)
* ✅ Win – Dustin Jacoby, KO (punches) – UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov (June 8, 2024)
* ❌ Loss – Ryan Spann, KO (punches) – UFC 281 (November 12, 2022)
* ❌ Loss – Jiří Procházka, KO (spinning back elbow) – UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka (May 1, 2021)
Carlos Ulberg – Last Five Fights:
* ✅ Win – Jan Błachowicz, Decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady (March 22, 2025)
* ✅ Win – Volkan Oezdemir, Decision (unanimous) – UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo (November 23, 2024)
* ✅ Win – Alonzo Menifield, KO (punches) – UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Nascimento (May 11, 2024) – Performance of the Night
* ✅ Win – Jung Da-un, Submission (rear-naked choke) – UFC 293 (September 10, 2023)
* ✅ Win – Ihor Potieria, TKO (punches) – UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida (May 13, 2023) – Performance of the Night
