The UFC is set to return with a high-voltage fight night as Carlos Ulberg takes on Dominick Reyes in the main event on September 27, 2025, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. This blockbuster card brings together a mix of rising prospects, fan favorites, and experienced veterans across multiple divisions. From Ulberg’s explosive striking to Reyes’ redemption storyline, the event promises drama, action, and possibly a major shift in the UFC light heavyweight division.
Not just the headline clash, but the fight night also features thrilling matchups like Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras, Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan, Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny, and many more exciting bouts. Fans can expect a night filled with knockouts, submissions, and high-paced battles as the octagon heads to Perth.
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes — Main Card
📅 Date: Sunday, 27 September 2025
🏟 Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
🕖 Start Time (Local): 7:30 PM AWST (Perth, Australia)
Order | Division | Fighter 1 | Record | VS | Fighter 2 | Record |
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Main Event | Light Heavyweight | Carlos Ulberg | 13-1-0 | vs | Dominick Reyes | 15-4-0 |
Co-Main | Light Heavyweight | Junior Tafa | 6-4-0 | vs | Ibo Aslan | 14-3-0 |
Main Card | Featherweight | Jack Jenkins | 13-4-0 | vs | Ramon Taveras | 10-3-0 |
Main Card | Light Heavyweight | Jimmy Crute | 13-4-2 | vs | Ivan Erslan | 14-5-0 |
Main Card | Welterweight | Jake Matthews | 22-7-0 | vs | Neil Magny | 30-13-0 |
Main Card | Lightweight | Tom Nolan | 9-1-0 | vs | Charlie Campbell | 9-2-0 |
Main Event: Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Carlos Ulberg (13-1): Technical striker from City Kickboxing, riding a strong winning streak.
Dominick Reyes (15-4): Former title challenger, dangerous power but has struggled in recent fights.
Prediction: Carlos Ulberg to win by KO/TKO in Round 2.
Co-Main Event: Junior Tafa vs Ibo Aslan (Light Heavyweight)
Junior Tafa (6-4): Heavy hitter from Australia, known for knockout power but lacks consistency.
Ibo Aslan (14-3): Turkish prospect, well-rounded with solid striking and better momentum.
Prediction: Ibo Aslan to win by Decision or late TKO.
Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras (Featherweight)
Jack Jenkins (13-4): Aussie fighter, solid striking with good cardio, fighting in front of home crowd.
Ramon Taveras (10-3): Fast and explosive, dangerous early but less proven in longer fights.
Prediction: Jack Jenkins to win by Decision (home advantage + experience).
Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
Jimmy Crute (13-4-2): Aggressive fighter, strong grappling and submission skills, but sometimes reckless.
Ivan Erslan (14-5): Croatian striker with knockout power, but less UFC-level experience.
Prediction: Jimmy Crute to win by Submission (Round 2).
Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny (Welterweight)
Jake Matthews (22-7): Australian fighter, strong boxing and grappling mix, fighting at home which gives him big crowd support.
Neil Magny (30-13): UFC veteran, very experienced, known for reach, clinch work, and durable style.
Prediction: Close fight, but Matthews could edge it with pressure and home advantage → Jack Matthews by Decision.
Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell (Lightweight)
Tom Nolan (9-1): Tall lightweight with knockout power, good striking, and fighting in front of home fans.
Charlie Campbell (9-2): Explosive striker from the U.S., aggressive early, but less proven at UFC level.
Prediction: Nolan to win by KO/TKO (Round 2).
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes — Preliminary Card
📅 Date: Sunday, 27 September 2025
🏟 Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia,
🕖 Start Time (Local): 4:30 PM AWST (Perth, Australia)
Division | Fighter 1 | Record | VS | Fighter 2 | Record |
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Heavyweight | Justin Tafa | 7-5-0 (1 NC) | vs | Louie Sutherland | 10-3-0 |
Light Heavyweight | Navajo Stirling | 7-0-0 | vs | Rodolfo Bellato | 12-2-1 (1 NC) |
Women’s Strawweight | Loma Lookboonmee | 10-3-0 | vs | Alexia Thainara | 12-1-0 |
Welterweight | Jonathan Micallef | 8-1-0 | vs | Oban Elliott | 12-3-0 |
Middleweight | Cam Rowston | 12-3-0 | vs | Andre Petroski | 13-4-0 |
Bantamweight | Colby Thicknesse | 7-1-0 | vs | Josias Musasa | 8-1-0 |
Lightweight | Jamie Mullarkey | 17-8-0 | vs | Rolando Bedoya | 14-4-0 |
Women’s Bantamweight | Michelle Montague | 6-0-0 | vs | Luana Carolina | 11-4-0 |
Heavyweight | Brando Pericic | 4-1-0 | vs | Elisha Ellison | 5-1-0 |
Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland (Heavyweight)
Justin Tafa (7-5-0, 1 NC): Heavyweight brawler, big knockout power, fights aggressively but defense inconsistent.
Louie Sutherland (10-3-0): Rising fighter with solid boxing and durability, less UFC experience than Tafa.
Prediction: Justin Tafa to win by KO/TKO (Round 1).
Navajo Stirling vs Rodolfo Bellato (Light Heavyweight)
Navajo Stirling (7-0): Undefeated prospect, strong ground game, still new at this level.
Rodolfo Bellato (12-2, 1 NC): Dangerous grappler with heavy top control and experience.
Prediction: Rodolfo Bellato by Submission (Round 2).
Loma Lookboonmee vs Alexia Thainara (Women’s Strawweight)
Loma Lookboonmee (10-3): Muay Thai specialist, sharp clinch game and technical striking.
Alexia Thainara (12-1): Young and aggressive, but less experienced at UFC level.
Prediction: Loma Lookboonmee by Decision.
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott (Welterweight)
Jonathan Micallef (8-1): Rising prospect, powerful but still developing.
Oban Elliott (12-3): Well-rounded fighter, proven toughness, high pace.
Prediction: Oban Elliott by Decision.
Cam Rowston vs Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Cam Rowston (12-3): Local fighter, strong striking, feeds off crowd support.
Andre Petroski (13-4): UFC veteran, strong wrestling and submissions.
Prediction: Andre Petroski by Submission (Round 2).
Colby Thicknesse vs Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Colby Thicknesse (7-1): Solid striker, quick hands, but still young in career.
Josias Musasa (8-1): Aggressive fighter with knockout ability, dangerous early.
Prediction: Josias Musasa by KO/TKO (Round 2).
Jamie Mullarkey vs Rolando Bedoya (Lightweight)
Jamie Mullarkey (17-8): Experienced Aussie, good pressure and volume striking.
Rolando Bedoya (14-4): Explosive, powerful, can finish fights quickly.
Prediction: Jamie Mullarkey by Decision.
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina (Women’s Bantamweight)
Michelle Montague (6-0): Undefeated, strong grappler with submissions.
Luana Carolina (11-4): Striking-based fighter, more UFC experience.
Prediction: Michelle Montague by Submission (Round 2).
Brando Pericic vs Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)
Brando Pericic (4-1): Young heavyweight, powerful but raw.
Elisha Ellison (5-1): Slightly more polished, mixes striking and grappling.
Prediction: Elisha Ellison by KO/TKO (Round 2).
Final Note
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes in Perth promises fireworks with a stacked card full of local talent and international stars. From the explosive heavyweight clashes to the technical lightweight battles, fans can expect non-stop action.
👉 Who do you think will win the main event — Ulberg or Reyes? Drop your predictions below!
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