Carlos Ulberg faces Dominick Reyes in the main event of UFC Fight Night, live from RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Saturday, September 27 (ET). The pair square off in a five-round bout at light heavyweight.
Ulberg (12-1) of New Zealand is riding an eight-fight winning streak. Former light heavyweight title challenger Reyes (15-4) of Hesperia, CA won three fights in a row.
The co-main event is a light heavyweight bout between Jimmy Crute (13-4-2) and Ivan Erslan (14-5, 1 NC). Australia’s Crute aims for his second straight victory, while Erslan of Croatia looks to rebound from two defeats.
Among other bouts, Australia’s Jack Jenkins (13-4) takes on Ramon Taveras (10-3) of Jacksonville, FL at 147-pound catchweight. A welterweight bout pits Australian Jake Matthews (22-7) against Neil Magny (30-14) of Brooklyn, NY.
UFC Perth results
Get UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes full fight card results below.
Main card
- Carlos Ulberg def. Dominick Reyes by KO (punches, R1, 4:27) | Watch video
- Jimmy Crute def. Ivan Erslan by submission (neck crank, R1, 3:19) | Watch video
- Jack Jenkins def. Ramon Taveras by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Neil Magny def. Jake Matthews by submission (D’Arce choke, R3, 3:08)
- Tom Nolan def. Charlie Campbell by submission (rear-naked choke, R1, 4:08)
Prelims
- Navajo Stirling def. Rodolfo Bellato by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28)
- Cameron Rowston def. Andre Petroski by TKO (punches and elbows, R1, 2:41)
- Jamie Mullarkey def. Rolando Bedoya by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Colby Thicknesse def. Josias Musasa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Michelle Montague def. Luana Carolina by unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-26)
- Brando Pericic def. Elisha Ellison by KO (punches, R1, 1:55)
- Alexia Thainara def. Loma Lookboonmee by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
UFC Perth live blog
UFC Perth post-fight press conference
The post-fight press conference wraps up the event.
Carlos Ulberg KO's Dominick Reyes in first round
Carlos Ulberg defeats Dominick Reyes by knockout with punches at light heavyweight. The stoppage came at 4:27 of the round.
Jimmy Crute submits Ivan Erslan in first round
Jimmy Crute defeats Ivan Erslan by submission via neck crank in the first round at light heavyweight. The official time was 3:19 of the round.
Jack Jenkins defeats Ramon Taveras by decision
Jack Jenkins defeats Ramon Taveras by unanimous decision at a 147-pound catchweight, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
Neil Magny submits Jake Matthews in third round
Neil Magny defeats Jake Matthews by submission via a D’Arce choke at welterweight. The stoppage came 3:08 into the third round.
The ref's response
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Tom Nolan submits Charlie Campbell in first round
The first submission of the event sees Tom Nolan defeat Charlie Campbell via first-round rear-naked choke at lightweight. The stoppage came 4:08 into the round.
Navajo Stirling defeats Rodolfo Bellato by decision
Wrapping up the prelims, Navajo Stirling defeats Rodolfo Bellato by unanimous decision at light heavyweight. The scores were 30-27, 30-28, and 29-28.
Cameron Rowston stops Andre Petroski in first round
Cameron Rowston defeats Andre Petroski by TKO with punches and elbows in the first round at middleweight. The stoppage came 2:41 into the round.
Jamie Mullarkey defeats Rolando Bedoya by decision
Jamie Mullarkey defeats Rolando Bedoya by unanimous decision at lightweight. All three scores were 29-28.
Colby Thicknesse defeats Josias Musasa by decision
Colby Thicknesse of Australia defeats Congo’s Josias Musasa by unanimous decision at bantamweight. All three judges scored the fight 29-28.
Michelle Montague defeats Luana Carolina by decision
Michelle Montague of New Zealand defeats Brazil’s Luana Carolina by unanimous decision at bantamweight. The judges scored it 29-26, 30-25, and 30-26.
Brando Pericic KO's Elisha Ellison in first round
Australia’s Brando Pericic defeats Elisha Ellison of Seattle, WA by knockout in the first round with punches at heavyweight. The time of the stoppage was 1:55 into the round.
Alexia Thainara defeats Loma Lookboonmee by decision
In the event opener, Alexia Thainara (12-1) of Brazil defeats Thai Loma Lookboonmee (10-4) by unanimous decision at strawweight. All three judges scored the fight 30-27.
UFC Perth Kickoff
The fight action at UFC Perth starts in a moment.
Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland canceled
The scheduled heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Louie Sutherland has been canceled after Tafa withdrew due to injury.
UFC Perth Fighter Faceoffs
In case you missed it, check out the final faceoffs from the UFC Perth ceremonial weigh-ins below.
UFC Perth: How to watch and start time
UFC Perth airs live on ESPN+. The start time is 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT for the main card, with the prelims starting at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.