On September 28, 2025, UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes took place in RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It was a night full of exciting knockouts, technical submissions, and victories for the home team. This event showed once again how Australia and New Zealand are becoming more important to the sport as the UFC grows around the world. UFC Perth was one of the most memorable Fight Nights of the year. Carlos Ulberg’s brutal first-round KO of Dominick Reyes and other great performances on the prelims were just a few of the highlights.
TL;DR
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Carlos Ulberg knocks out Dominick Reyes in Round 1, staking his claim as a serious light heavyweight title contender with a brutal right hook finish.
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Aussie fighters dominate, with Jimmy Crute, Tom Nolan, and Jack Jenkins all securing big wins in front of a home crowd at RAC Arena.
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Prelims deliver excitement, including first-round KOs and slick submissions, highlighting the depth of Australian and international MMA talent.
Carlos Ulberg Knocks Out Dominick Reyes in Devastating Main Event Finish
Carlos Ulberg knocked out Dominick Reyes in the first round of the packed-out main event. The fight finished at 4:27 of Round 1 with a powerful right hook. Ulberg’s strikes were precise; he put pressure on Reyes early on, hit him with a hard left hand that stunned him, and then finished the fight with a highlight-reel right hook.
Ulberg’s finish earned him a Performance of the Night bonus and made him a top contender in the UFC light heavyweight division. It was his ninth straight win in the UFC. Ulberg has become one of the most feared finishers in the division thanks to City Kickboxing. After the fight, he asked for a title eliminator match and said, “I’m ready for Pereira, Ankalaev—whoever gets me closer to that belt.”
For Reyes, the loss is another setback after an earlier career resurgence. This is the third time in recent years that the former championship contender has lost by knockout, so he now has to answer tough questions about his future at 205 pounds.
Jimmy Crute Returns with Submission Win Over Ivan Erslan
Jimmy Crute from Australia beat Ivan Erslan in the co-main event by rear-naked choke in Round 1 at 3:19. Crute looked like he had a fresh perspective on things in front of a cheering crowd in his hometown after two tough years of injuries and losses. He went for the takedown right away, got Erslan’s back, and locked in the choke without any problems.
People have always thought that Crute would be a future contender, and this win could be the start of a new chapter for him. He is now 14-4-2 after the win and won one of the four bonus awards of the night.
Tom Nolan Taps Charlie Campbell in Impressive First-Round Finish
At 4:08 of Round 1, lightweight prospect Tom Nolan kept his upward trajectory going by submitting Charlie Campbell with a rear-naked choke. The fighter from Queensland took some early hits but turned the tide with a takedown and quick back control. Campbell had to tap out after getting put in the chokehold.
This win brings Nolan’s professional record to 10-1 and makes him a name to watch in the UFC’s lightweight division. He also got a Performance of the Night bonus for his work.
Jack Jenkins Dominates Ramon Taveras by Unanimous Decision
Jack Jenkins of Australia fought Ramon Taveras with strategy and calmness, winning by unanimous decision. Jenkins controlled all three rounds with better footwork, a lot of punches, and well-timed leg kicks.
Jenkins is still on an uptrend in the very competitive featherweight division after this win. Jenkins is ready for a rated opponent in his next fight since he has a lot of fans and a refined all-around game.
Neil Magny Submits Jake Matthews in Round Three
Veteran Neil Magny spoiled the homecoming of Jake Matthews by submitting the Australian with a D’Arce choke at 3:08 of Round 3. The bout was competitive early, but Magny’s experience and grappling pedigree shined through in the final round.
The win marked Magny’s 24th UFC victory, extending his own record for most wins in the welterweight division. Matthews, despite a strong start, now sees his win streak snapped as he looks to regroup.
UFC Fight Night Perth: Full Results Table (Main + Prelims)
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
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| Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes | Carlos Ulberg | KO (Right Hook) | 1 | 4:27 |
| Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan | Jimmy Crute | Submission (RNC) | 1 | 3:19 |
| Tom Nolan vs. Charlie Campbell | Tom Nolan | Submission (RNC) | 1 | 4:08 |
| Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras | Jack Jenkins | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Neil Magny vs. Jake Matthews | Neil Magny | Submission (D’Arce Choke) | 3 | 3:08 |
| Navajo Stirling vs. Rodolfo Bellato | Navajo Stirling | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Cameron Rowston vs. Andre Petroski | Cameron Rowston | TKO | 1 | 2:41 |
| Jamie Mullarkey vs. Rolando Bedoya | Jamie Mullarkey | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Colby Thicknesse vs. Josias Musasa | Colby Thicknesse | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Michelle Montague vs. Luana Carolina | Michelle Montague | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Brando Pericic vs. Elisha Ellison | Brando Pericic | KO | 1 | 1:55 |
| Alexia Thainara vs. Loma Lookboonmee | Alexia Thainara | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
