Inbound for their fourth trip to Perth, Australia, the UFC delivers on a stellar light heavyweight showcase bout, as New Zealand native Carlos Ulberg takes on former two-time title challenger Dominick Reyes. In the co-main event, Jimmy Crute attempts to reembark on a years-long quest toward the 205-lb championship by locking horns with Ivan Erslan.
UFC Perth 4 Event
Undefeated since 2021, Ulberg has positioned himself on the cusp of challenging for the light heavyweight strap. With five finishes in his last seven bouts, “Black Jag” is on a mission to become the first man from his country to earn UFC gold in his division.
Rebounding from a devastating four-fight skid with three victories in a row, Reyes has seemingly reinvented himself and has once more become the elite contender that terrorized the weight class. Now just one triumph away from netting a third title shot, “The Devastator” is poised for a major comeback should he manage to get his hand raised this Saturday.
UFC Perth 4 Co-Main Event
Following a two-year absence from the sport, Crute returned to action this past February at UFC 312, taking Rodolfo Bellato to a majority draw. Picking up a win in his most recent contest over Marcin Prachnio, “The Brute” walks into his third scrap of 2025 entirely rejuvenated at UFC Perth.
A veteran of the European regional scene, including seven fights under the KSW banner, Erslan is in desperate need of a win in the wake of two consecutive losses. Likely fighting for his roster spot in the UFC, the Croatian enters Australia with all the pressure in the world to jump back into the winner’s circle.
More Bouts On the UFC Perth 4 Main Card
Rounding out the main card, touted finisher Jack Jenkins faces off with Ramon Taveras. Then, Jake Matthews and Neil Magny throw down in an exciting prospect versus veteran match. Finally, Tom Nolan and Charlie Campbell put their three-fight winning streaks on the line when they meet in the main card opener.
UFC Perth 4 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC Perth 4 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after Dana White’s Contender Series Ep. 83:
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- Hank Strandberg: 161-90
- Frazer Krohn: 124-89
- 3.Drew Zuhosky: 122-129
- Jeremy Brand: 119-87
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Tom Nolan -148
Vs.
Charlie Campbell +128
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Nolan by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Nolan by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Campbell by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Nolan by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Nolan: 3
Staff picking Campbell: 1
Jake Matthews -350
Vs.
Neil Magny +285
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Matthews by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Magny by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Magny by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Magny by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Matthews: 0
Staff picking Magny: 3
Staff picking Matthews: 1
Jack Jenkins -240
Vs.
Ramon Taveras +205
CATCHWEIGHT 147-lb
Jeremy Brand: Jenkins by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Jenkins by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Jenkins by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Jenkins by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Jenkins: 4
Staff picking Taveras: 0
Jimmy Crute -220
Vs.
Ivan Erslan +185
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Crute by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Crute by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Crute by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Crute by Second Round Submission
Staff picking Crute: 4
Staff picking Erslan: 0
Carlos Ulberg -231
Vs.
Dominick Reyes +196
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Ulberg by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Ulberg by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Ulberg by First Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Ulberg by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Ulberg: 4
Staff picking Reyes: 0
