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UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes (aka UFC Fight Night 260 and UFC on ESPN+ 118)
aka UFC Fight Night: Perth

September 28, 2025

RAC Arena
Perth, Western Australia
Australia

Main card:

Light Heavyweight
Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes

Featherweight
Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras

Light Heavyweight
Jimmy Crute vs .Ivan Erslan

Welterweight
Jake Matthews vs. Neil Magny

Lightweight
Tom Nolan vs. Charlie Campbell

Prelims:

Heavyweight
Justin Tafa vs. Louie Sutherland

Light Heavyweight
Navajo Stirling vs. Rodolfo Bellato

Women's Strawweight
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Alexia Thainara

Welterweight
Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott

Middleweight
Cameron Rowston vs. Andre Petroski

Bantamweight
Colby Thicknesse vs. Josias Musasa

Lightweight
Jamie Mullarkey vs. Rolando Bedoya

Women's Bantamweight
Michelle Montague vs. Luana Carolina

Heavyweight
Brando Pericic vs. Elisha Ellison

*card subject to change

 

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UFC Perth: Betting

 

UFC Fight Night heads to RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, headlined by a pivotal light heavyweight clash between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes.

Ulberg (10-1, riding an eight-fight win streak) looks to solidify his contender status, while Reyes (12-4, coming off three straight KOs) aims for a title resurgence.

The event kicks off at 6:00 PM ET with prelims on ESPN+, main card at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.Betting markets are live across major sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM. Odds can fluctuate, so shop lines for value—favorites like Ulberg offer safer but lower payouts, while underdogs provide upside.

Popular bets include moneyline (straight winner), over/under rounds, method of victory (KO/TKO, submission, decision), and props (e.g., fight to go the distance).

Top Betting Picks and Analysis

Carlos Ulberg ML (-225) + OVER 2.5 Rounds Parlay (~+150): Ulberg’s technical striking (5.2 significant strikes/min) and cardio give him control, but he often finishes late (e.g., Round 3 vs. Alonzo Menifield). Reyes absorbs shots well (3.54/min) but lacks wrestling to escape. This combo offers value over straight Ulberg juice.

Junior Tafa +125 (Heavyweight Upset): Tafa's KO power (100% finish rate) is overlooked despite recent losses—Aslanov's defense is porous. Great spot for a +EV underdog bet.

Tai Tuivasa +120 (Home Underdog): "Bam Bam" thrives in chaos; Rozenstruik's kickboxing falters against pressure. Perth crowd boosts him—live bet if it hits +150.

Event Prop: Over 10.5 Total Knockouts (+200): Heavy hitters like Tuivasa, Tafa, and Prates populate the card—expect fireworks in a striker-heavy lineup.

Quick Tips for UFC Betting

Shop Lines: Differences between books can add 5-10% value (e.g., Ulberg at -215 on DraftKings vs. -235 elsewhere).

Responsible Wagering: Set limits—UFC's volatility means no bet is a lock. Use tools like DraftKings' responsible gaming features.

Watch For: Weigh-ins on September 26 (Friday, 10:00 PM ET) for line movement on props. (Grok)

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UFC Shanghai Results: The recent UFC Fight Night event in Shanghai featured significant outcomes. Johnny Walker secured an upset victory over Zhang Mingyang with a highlight-reel finish, ending Zhang’s 12-fight win streak. Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega in a catchweight bout (153 pounds) due to Ortega’s weigh-in issues, winning by unanimous decision (50-45 across the board). Other notable results include Kyle Daukaus’ 43-second knockout of Michel Pereira and Charles Johnson’s knockout of Lone'er Kavanagh.

UFC 319 Aftermath: Khamzat Chimaev won the middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis via split decision at UFC 319, with controversy surrounding referee Marc Goddard’s standup calls. Du Plessis vowed to return stronger. Joseph Morales also stood out, winning The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 33 flyweight final with a triangle choke.

Upcoming Events: UFC Vancouver on October 18, 2025, will feature Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez as the main event, with additional bouts like Magny vs. Matthews announced. UFC 320 is generating buzz, with Alex Pereira set to rematch Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title, though Zhang Mingyang questioned Pereira’s motivation.

Fighter Updates and Controversies:

Conor McGregor is back in the USADA testing pool and has expressed interest in a potential “White House fight” under Dana White’s vision. Sean O’Malley is planning a return in 2025, with speculation about a fight against Song Yadong.

Brian Ortega’s career is at a crossroads after his lackluster performance in Shanghai.

Business Developments: The UFC’s new $7.7 billion Paramount deal will reportedly increase fighter pay and include four major PPVs on CBS annually, though some one-off pay-per-view events may continue.

Performance bonuses are also set to rise. (Grok)

Media Man: Plenty of fight news. Strong Dana White buzz at present. More big announcement coming up soon fight fans! International expansion continues!

Boom time for Western Australian tourism and sports biz! Much respect to all.

 

 

 

 

 

Riyadh Season Noche UFC aka UFC 306 (Wikipedia)

Noche UFC aka UFC 306

 

 

UFC 305

RAC Arena
Perth, Western Australia

Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya - Middleweight Title

Kai Kara-France vs Steve Erceg

Tai Tuivasa vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

Mateusz Gamrot vs Dan Hooker

Li Jingliang vs Carlos Prates

Junior Tafa vs Valter Walker

Josh Culibao vs Ricardo Ramos

Casey O'Neill vs Tereza Bleda

Jack Jenkins vs Gavin Tucker

Tom Nolan vs Alex Reyes

Song Kenan vs Ricky Glenn

Stewart Nicoll vs Jesus Aguilar

*correct at time of publication

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UFC 305 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1
https://youtube.com/watch?v=bdtnIiKbMoA

Champ Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya train for their title bout; Steve Erceg walks his dog; Jairzinho Rozenstruik eats after training; Tai Tuivasa arrives in Perth; Carlos Prates hangs out with his mom; Kai Kara-France gets a haircut. (Credit: UFC)

UFC 305 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 2
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SExOmPWMKVU

Champ Dricus Du Plessis shows off his belt; The City Kickboxing team trains together; Mateusz Gamrot explores nature; Carlos Prates gets one last cardio session in at home; Steve Erceg hangs out with his parents; Tai Tuivasa has a hard workout session. (Credit: UFC)

UFC 305 Countdown - Du Plessis vs Adesanya
https://youtube.com/watch?v=wLfQ6aHxELY

The UFC 305 Countdown previews the intense rivalry between UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis and former champ Israel Adesanya ahead of their historic main event, which marks the first time two African-born fighters battle for a UFC title. Don't miss the main card action that kicks off at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on Saturday August 17. (Credit: UFC)

"Cultural roots run deep for the people of Africa. The pride of the nation is echoed through its sporting culture. In recent years the rise of African fighters in the UFC has been clear and present" ... Narrator

Websites

UFC 395
http://ufc.com/event/ufc-305

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UFC Vegas 93: Alex Perez vs. Tatsuro Taira

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Apex. Las Vegas

Main card

Flyweight: Alex Perez (+150) vs. Tatsuro Taira (-185)

Middleweight: Antonio Trocoli (+625) vs. Ikram Aliserov (-1000)

Featherweight: Timmy Cuamba (-200) vs. Lucas Almeida (+165)

Bantamweight: Douglas Silva de Andrade (+105) vs. Miles Johns (-125)

Flyweight: Asu Almabayev (-500) vs. Jose Johnson (+375)

Prelims Bantamweight: Brady Hiestand (+150) vs. Garrett Armfield (-185)

Flyweight: Tagir Ulanbekov (-225) vs. Joshua Van (+180)

Flyweight: Jimmy Flick (+340) vs. Nate Maness (-450)

Welterweight: Josh Quinlan (-125) vs. Adam Fugitt (+105)

Women's flyweight: Carli Judice (+155) vs. Gabriella Fernandes (-190)

Featherweight: Jeka Saragih (-300) vs. Westin Wilson (+240)

Women's strawweight: Josefine Knutsson (-225) vs. Julia Polastri (+185)

Featherweight: Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (+150) vs. Melquizael Costa (-185)

 

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UFC 303: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler Saturday, June 29, 2024

 

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

Main card Lightweight: Conor McGregor (-105) vs. Michael Chandler (-115)

Light heavyweight: Jamahal Hill vs. Carlos Ulberg

Women's bantamweight: Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson

Middleweight: Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault

Welterweight: Ian Machado Garry vs. Michael Page

Prelims Featherweight: Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili Bantamweight: Ricky Simon vs. Vinicius Oliveira

Featherweight: Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva

Bantamweight: Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri

Prelims Women's strawweight: Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs. Gillian Robertson

Heavyweight: Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday

Flyweight: Rei Tsuruya vs. Carlos Hernandez

*more details to become available as fight dates become closer

 

 

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The well hyped "Iron" Mike Tyson vs Jake "The Problem Child" Paul boxing match to be broadcast globally via Netflix will now take occur on Friday, November 15th after requiring a reschedule due to a recent Tyson medical issue.

The mega combat sports event will happen live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the already announced Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano co-main event rematch.

The decision to reschedule was announced last week following Tyson suffering what was called ulcer complications after boarding a flight. It was stated that Tyson’s doctors instructed him to take it lighter on training for a period of time that caused concern, and rightly so, due to the timeframe in which the July 20th fight was originally set to take place.

The bout between the 58-year-old Tyson and the 27-year-old Paul was first announced in early-March. It will be Tyson’s first fight of any kind since a November 2020 exhibition boxing bout with Roy Jones Jr. which was preceded by a 15-year-gap of inactivity.

Jake's brother, Paul, had offered to sub (take the place) for Tyson a few weeks ago, and that winner would have to change their surname. The brainchild of "The Maverick" aka "Prime Heel" in hardcore pro wrestling circles, never materialized, but the Paul's always have an ace or two up their sleeves. Logan Paul is set to be high up on the WWE SummerSlam card on August 3 in Cleveland, Ohio. ..IO, right Mr Pat McAfee of WWE Raw fame and sports broadcasting and podcasting mastermind.

The upcoming match is forecast to be the biggest broadcast boxing match in modern history.

Netflix Boxing Undercard:

Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano (super lightweight title fight)

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Darren Till (cruiserweight)

Ashton Slyve vs. Floyd Schofield (lightweight)

*information correct at time of publication

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