Carlos Ulberg Open to Backup Role for UFC 320 Main Event

Carlos Ulberg is ready to fill in if needed at UFC 320. | Getty/UFCEven though he just earned a signature victory at UFC Perth, Carlos Ulberg isn’t ready to relax just yet.

“Black Jag” vanquished fellow light heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes via first-round knockout in the UFC Fight Night 260 headliner at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Saturday night, earning his ninth consecutive triumph within the Las Vegas-based promotion. The performance firmly established Ulberg as potentially the top contender at 205 pounds — which is evidenced by his post-fight plans.

“I told [UFC executive Hunter Campbell] I am prepared to be a backup for next week,” Ulberg said on ESPN+. “Fly me to Vegas and…