The light heavyweight division’s narrative is about to get another compelling chapter when Dominick Reyes squares off against Johnny Walker on April 11 at the Kaseya Center in Miami for UFC 327.
2025 isn’t even over yet, but the roadmap for next year is already shining bright. After the UFC unveiled blockbuster lineups for UFC 324, 325, and 326 in early 2026, MMA Mania suggests another fan-friendly matchup is on the way—a light heavyweight clash between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker.
Top-ranked light heavyweight contenders Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker are reportedly set to meet in the first fight confirmed for UFC 327. With 2026
Back in August, Johnny Walker had just rewritten his own story by snapping a disappointing string of outcomes and lifting an entire country’s mood in the process.
LAS VEGAS – Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka was left puzzled by Dominick Reyes’ performance in his latest setback. Reyes (15-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) entered UFC Fight Night 260 in Perth on a three-fight winning streak, but it all unraveled quickly against Carlos Ulberg (13-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC).
Magomed Ankalaev defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Alex Pereira on October 4, as we preview the upcoming fight. Ankalaev won the first fight via a unanimous decision at UFC 313, giving Alex his first loss at the weight class, as he was no longer the champion.
The UFC matchmakers will be looking to make intriguing matchups after UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia. Here’s who the main event fighters, Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes, could be facing next.
Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones delivered a savage blow to Dominick Reyes, but not with his strong fists. After watching Carlos Ulberg flatline Reyes at UFC Perth, “Bones” couldn’t resist twisting the knife on social media.
Last night in Perth, in front of 12,543 fans, the UFC staged a high-octane event that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. The light heavyweight showdown between Carlos Ulberg and former title challenger Dominick Reyes quickly emerged as the night’s main attraction.
Jon Jones checked in on how his former opponent’s path back to the top of the division was getting on. On Saturday night, Carlos Ulberg stopped Dominick Reyes in the main event of UFC Perth to continue his winning streak at 205 pounds.
New Zealand's Carlos Ulberg made short work of UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes on Saturday night with an effortless first-round stoppage at 4:27 at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia.
The UFC light heavyweight division has a new name making serious waves. Carlos Ulberg delivered a crushing first-round TKO of former title challenger Dominick Reyes in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 260 main event at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
In the UFC, not many fighters manage to bounce back after suffering a string of crucial losses. However, Dominick Reyes stands out as a special case. Once hailed as the most dangerous 205-ers on the roster, Reyes found himself in deep waters, losing four fights in a row.
PERTH, Australia — UFC light heavyweight contenders Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes aren’t sweating reports that their UFC Fight Night 260 main event has struggled to sell tickets.
Dominick Reyes steps into the main event spotlight this weekend on Sept. 27 at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia, facing the surging Carlos Ulberg in a critical, five-round, light heavyweight contender clash.
Dominick Reyes didn’t know whether he’d live or die during his brutal health battle. At UFC Perth, the American will battle it out with Carlos Ulberg in what should be an exciting main event.
What does it take to become a UFC fighter? In short, it requires immense sacrifice. These athletes endure grueling weight cuts, intense training, and punishing sparring sessions.
Former title challenger Dominick Reyes has his eyes on redemption and the perfect stage to achieve it. As he prepares to face Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC Fight Night 260 this Saturday in Perth, Australia, Reyes says his dream scenario is a rematch with Jiri Prochazka on the historic UFC White House card in June 2026.
The UFC light heavyweight division is the main focus in Perth this weekend, as surging contender Carlos Ulberg headlines in a main event against former title challenger Dominick Reyes.
The UFC’s light heavyweight division is heating up again. UFC Perth could be the battleground that launches a new title contender. It’s official Dominick Reyes will face off against Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC Perth later this year.
Kicking off the PPV main card of UFC 314 this past Saturday night was a matchup between two ranked light heavyweight contenders. Former title challenger Dominick Reyes (15-4) was taking on the returning Nikita Krylov (30-10).
This past Saturday in the featured prelim of UFC 310, we saw a battle between two former light heavyweight title challengers. Dominick Reyes (14-4) was looking to win his second straight fight as he took on Anthony “Lionheart” Smith (37-21).
Former light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes has earned his first winning streak since 2019. 'The Devastator' was the first man to beat Jon Jones in the eyes of many fans, dropping a controversial decision to 'Bones' in 2020.
Dominick Reyes has returned to the win-column at UFC Louisville on June 9. UFC Louisville News: Main Card Fighter Decimates Opponent With Spinning Elbow 'The Devastator' fought to keep his #15 light heavyweight ranking against former GLORY kickboxer Dustin Jacoby - and he did so in fantastic fashion.
UFC Louisville is starting to come together and another big time matchup has been added to the card. Earlier today, we learned that the main event would feature a middleweight clash between Jared Cannonier and Nassourdine Imavov.
Dominick Reyes is out of his rescheduled fight with Carlos Ulberg at UFC Atlantic City on March 30. "The Devastator" was originally scheduled for UFC 297 but Ulberg pulled out with an injury, forcing the move to the New Jersey card.
Teixeira, 42, became the oldest first-time champion by submitting Jan Blachowicz with a rear naked choke in the second round of a light heavyweight championship bout at UFC 267.