Carlos Ulberg is ready for the biggest fight of his career.
The Kiwi light heavyweight headlines UFC Fight Night Perth this weekend against Dominick Reyes.
MORE: Everything you need to know about UFC Fight Night Perth
Ulberg enters the bout riding an impressive eight-fight win streak. Ranked third in the division, he believes an emphatic victory will solidify his case for a title shot.
"I’m here to prove a point," he said at media day.
"I’m on a mission right now and I just need to stay focused."
When asked what point he wanted to prove, Ulberg was clear: "that I’m the best in the world."
His opponent Dominick Reyes, has battled back from a rough stretch. Once a title challenger against Jon Jones, Reyes endured four straight defeats before regaining form.
Reyes now carries a three-fight win streak into Perth. Ulberg sees this as the perfect moment to stop his momentum in front of a home crowd.
"He had that downfall, but he’s on his way back up and I think that’s a good time to fight someone like Dominick Reyes," he said.
"He’s on the up right now and I’m the guy to put that to an end."
The stakes could not be higher for the City Kickboxing standout. A statement win would place him directly in line for the next shot at the 205-pound belt.
The UFC light heavyweight title picture is entering a hot stretch, with Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira meeting for the championship at UFC 320, which is just seven days after the Perth card.
If Ulberg impresses against Reyes, he would likely face the winner.
"That’s what’s going to get me to where I want to get to," said Ulberg.
Both men enter this week's headlining bout with streaks on the line, each aiming to climb toward No.1 contender status.