- Highly anticipated UFC Fight Night arrives in Perth
- Public fan events including Ceremonial Weigh-In to add vibrancy to the city in lead-up to September 28 event
- Part of the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to generate valuable tourism dollars for local business
- Supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA
Perth is buzzing with energy as top UFC talent arrive for the Australian-exclusive 2025 UFC FIGHT NIGHT: ULBERG vs REYES.
The much-anticipated event takes placeat RAC Arena this Sunday, 28 September and will draw thousands of out-of-state visitors to Western Australia. It will also be broadcast live to more than 950 million households across 170 countries, showcasing Perth on a global stage.
Supported by the Cook Government through Tourism WA, fans will have the chance to get up close to the action in the lead-up to the Fight Night at several fan events, including:
- a press conference with Carlos "Black Jag" Ulberg, Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes and other competing fighters at RAC Arena on Friday, 26 September; and
- the official Ceremonial Weigh-Ins also at RAC Arena on Saturday, 27 September.
The event is Perth's first-ever UFC Fight Night, as well as the first event of its kind to be held anywhere in Australia since 2018.
The headline bout will feature a five-round clash between No. 3-ranked UFC light heavyweight Ulberg and No. 8 former title contender Reyes, resulting in a potential title eliminator for the light heavyweight belt.
The main card will also feature high-profile match-ups including featherweights Jack Jenkins and Ramon Taveras, welterweights Jake Matthews and Neil Magny, and fan favourites Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan.
With a fanbase exceeding 700 million worldwide and over 318 million followers across its social media platforms, UFC stands as one of the most influential sporting brands globally.
Past UFC events in Perth have boasted huge success, with UFC 305 in 2024 attracting a sold-out crowd of over 14,000 fans and breaking records as the highest-grossing event in RAC Arena history, surpassing the previous benchmark set by UFC 284 in 2023.
Supporting UFC Fight Night Perth reflects the Cook Government's economic diversification strategy to attract world-class events, drive out-of-state visitation and boost local businesses and industry by generating visitor spend.
For the full UFC Fight Night Perth line-up and final tickets, visit www.ufc.com/perth .
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Millions of eyes will be on Perth this Sunday for our first-ever UFC Fight Night event, bringing thousands of out-of-state visitors to WA to experience this action-packed Australian-exclusive.
"UFC is a global sporting spectacle and our government is proud to be bringing it back to WA for the third consecutive year after its record-breaking run in 2024.
"Events like these not only deliver a major boost to our State's economy but cement WA's status as a world-class destination for sporting events."
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"You can feel the energy across the city building as Perth prepares to host this Australian-exclusive UFC Fight Night, featuring Ulberg vs Reyes in a must-watch showdown.
"Western Australia will shine on a global stage as a premier destination for major events this week, and with UFC confirmed to return to Perth next year for a premium pay-per-view-event, the momentum is only growing.
"Hosting major events with drawcard international talent like UFC strengthens our tourism sector, supports local jobs and businesses, and plays a key role in diversifying the State's economy."
