‘I’m coming’: Kiwi star Carlos Ulberg puts UFC champ on notice with stunning first-round knockout in Perth

Carlos Ulberg had two simple words after he produced a stunning first-round knockout win over former UFC title contender Dominick Reyes.

"I'm coming," the New Zealand product said post-fight.

The victory at Sunday's event in Perth marks a continued rise for Ulberg, who is now clearly at the front of the line for a championship opportunity at light-heavyweight.

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With less than 40 seconds remaining in the opening round, Ulberg dropped Reyes to the mat with a vicious one-two combination.

He then pounced on his American rival before the referee jumped in to call it off.

Ulberg (14-1) has now won nine-straight fights and appears destined to face the winner of next weekend's world title clash between Magomed Ankaleav and Alex Pereira.

His resume also includes wins over Jan Blachowicz and Alonzo Menifield.

"Very impressive performance. Exactly what he needed," Ariel Helwani said via X.

Ulberg was ranked third in the division heading into the win over Reyes.

The 34-year-old headlined the latest UFC event at Perth's RAC Arena that also saw a host of Aussie fighters walk away with wins.

Jimmy Crute and Jack Jenkins were among the other locals to get the job done.