This fight night goes down September 27-28, 2025 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The headliner is Carlos “Black Jag” Ulberg vs Dominick “The Devastator” Reyes in a light heavyweight clash that could shake up the 205-lb division.
Ulberg enters with a 13-1 record, quietly building one of the stronger win streaks lately. He’s looked composed, methodical, and physically impressive, especially out of City Kickboxing. Reyes, though, has a big name, a lot of mileage, and recent momentum after rebounding from a rough patch. He’s scored a few stoppages recently and seems to have found a groove again.
What Makes This One Interesting
Ulberg vs Reyes offers a classic contrast: Ulberg tends to work methodically — long jabs, leg kicks, picking away — while Reyes is more sudden, powerful, especially with his left hand and violent finishes. If Reyes lands early, things get dicey quick. But Ulberg has shown patience; if he can avoid those heavy shots and stick to distance, he might frustrate Reyes.
Also, this card has some solid supporting fights: Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan is now the co-main (after another fight dropped out). Other matchups include Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny, Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell, etc. Plenty of regional interest, particularly with “local” fighters from Australia / New Zealand.
Predictions & My Take
If I had to pick, I lean Ulberg to win a decision unless Reyes lands something nasty early. Ulberg seems built for resisting big shots, and with good cardio + distance, he can frustrate Reyes, avoid those explosive exchanges, and maybe pick his moments late. Reyes has the chance to surprise, especially if he turns up the urgency — but he’ll need to start fast.
I expect a grueling 5 rounds, possibly with Ulberg taking rounds 1, 3, 5 (if it goes the distance), and Reyes the volatile ones (2 & 4) if he’s sharp. If Reyes doesn’t impose early, the momentum will swing Ulberg’s way.
What to Watch For (Wildcard Things)
- How does Reyes’ chin hold up early? He’s been knocked out before, and if Ulberg starts with power, that could be the story.
- Will Ulberg show more aggression than his earlier fights, or stay in “feel-it-out” mode for too long?
- The crowd / location could help Ulberg (with Kiwi/Aussie support) if he’s in tight. Crowd noise & energy sometimes swings the psychological battles.
Full Fight Card Breakdown
Here’s where this event really pops: there are 14 fights total, which is more than your typical Fight Night card. Usually, you’ll see 10–12 fights. So this card is stacked and should keep fans locked in all night.
Main Card:
- Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight, main event) – Prediction: Ulberg by unanimous decision.
- Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight, co-main) – Crute at home, with his power and wrestling, has the tools. Prediction: Crute by TKO.
- Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras (Featherweight) – Jenkins’ pace and durability should shine. Prediction: Jenkins by decision.
- Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny (Welterweight) – Magny is the veteran, but Matthews has youth, speed, and home-crowd energy. Prediction: Matthews by decision.
- Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell (Lightweight) – Campbell is a late replacement, Nolan should take advantage. Prediction: Nolan by KO.
- Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland (Heavyweight) – Classic heavyweight scrap; Tafa’s power usually speaks for itself. Prediction: Tafa by KO.
Prelims:
- Navajo Stirling vs Rodolfo Bellato – Prediction: Stirling by TKO.
- Loma Lookboonmee vs Alexia Thainara – Prediction: Lookboonmee by decision.
- Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott – Prediction: Elliott by KO.
- Cameron Rowston vs Andre Petroski – Prediction: Petroski by decision.
- Colby Thicknesse vs Josias Musasa – Prediction: Musasa by KO.
- Jamie Mullarkey vs Rolando Bedoya – Prediction: Mullarkey by decision.
- Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina – Prediction: Montague by submission.
- Brando Peričić vs Elisha Ellison – Prediction: Ellison by TKO.
Why This Card Stands Out
This isn’t just about the headliner. The card is unusually long, which means more chances for highlight-reel moments. You’ve got veterans like Neil Magny, rising stars like Ulberg, local favorites like Jamie Mullarkey and Jack Jenkins, and heavyweights who could end things in seconds. That combination of volume + variety makes this card one of the sneaky best non-PPV events of the year.
