Dominick Reyes (blue gloves) reacts during UFC 314 fight against Nikita Krylov (not pictured) at Kaseya Center in Miami April 12.

In a 5-round light heavyweight bout in the main event, Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 260 -- also known as UFC on ESPN+ 118 -- at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia (ESPN+). The prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's UFC odds around the UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes odds, and make our expert UFC picks and predictions.

Records: Ulberg (13-1-0) | Reyes (15-4-0)

Ulberg is a 34-year-old Kiwi, nicknamed "Black Jag", and he takes the walk to the octagon with 8 consecutive victories since losing at UFC 259 against Kennedy Nzechukwu via KO/TKO March 6, 2021. He hasn't been fighting tomato cans, either, as he past 3 wins are a unanimous-decision win over Jan Blachowicz last time out in late March, while he had a unanimous-decision victory over Volkan Oezdemir last November. Before that, he picked up a KO/TKO win in 12 seconds over Alonzo Menifield.

At the UFC level, he has 3 unanimous-decision victories in the 8-bout win streak, while posting a submission win and 4 victories via KO/TKO, with each of the knockouts coming in Round 1.

Reyes, a.k.a. "The Devastator", picked up a Round 1 KO/TKO victory against Nikita Krylov at UFC 314 in mid-April. He lost back-to-back title fights to Jon Jones and Blachowicz, and then consecutive losses to Jiri Prochazka and Ryan Spann. Since that 4-bout skid, he has rattled off 3 straight KO/TKO wins against Dustin Jacoby, Anthony Smith and then Krylov.

The 2 fighters have an identical reach of 77 inches. Ulberg has a 6.77 significant strikes landed per minute mark, to 5.58 for the southpaw Reyes. The underdog Reyes is a tinge more accurate at 56.39% on those strikes, to 55.90% for Ulberg. Ulberg also has a 0.58-to-0.31 takedown average, and he is much more accurate on those takedowns at 60.00%. In submission average, Reyes is slightly better with a 0.31-to-0.19 advantage.

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UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes odds

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  • Fight result (2-way line): Ulberg -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Reyes +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Total rounds: 2.5 rounds (Over +110 | Under -145)
  • Will the fight go the distance? (Yes +300 | No -475)

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UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes picks and predictions

Fight result (2-way line or moneyline)

We go Down Under to Perth, and Ulberg (-250) will be fighting in the Southern Hemisphere, while the veteran Reyes makes the long trip from the United States.

Ulberg is going to get a shot at a championship in this division, but he must keep winning. At 34, he cannot afford a slip-up, or he might never get the chance at a strap.

Reyes is a crafty veteran, and this won't be easy. Let's get a little crazy here. Not only should we take REYES (+200) straight up, but let's if you're really a dice roller, REYES BY DECISION/TECHNICAL DECISION (+800) for the chance to multiply up by 8 times is a real possibility.

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Over/Under

If you don't want to pick a side, but want some action, YES (+300): WILL FIGHT GO THE DISTANCE? for the chance to multiply up by 3 times is certainly worth a shot.

Ulberg has needed the judges to determine a winner in each of his past 2 fights. Reyes has 6 straight fights end via KO/TKO, he did have a 4-bout stretch from Oct. 2018 to Feb. 2020 where he went the distance 3 times. Against top-notch competition, he can definitely go long.

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS (+110) at plus-money if worth a look, if you'd like some wiggle room. If it makes it past the midway point of Round 3, and ends after that, or goes the distance, you win.

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