Ulberg won at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCNews
In the main event of UFC Perth, Carlos Ulberg confirmed his favoritism. At the event held this Saturday (27), in Australia, the athlete measured forces with the experienced Dominick reyes and impressed with a first-round knockout. This solidified the New Zealander's place among the company's elite light heavyweights (up to 93 kg).
In fact, Ulberg, who achieved his ninth consecutive victory, is now dreaming of a possible title fight, especially if Alex Poatán beat the champion Magomed Ankalayev in the rematch next Saturday (4). Aware of the great moment he is experiencing in his career, his friend and training partner Israel adesanya asked the UFC to be the number one contender in the division. On the other hand, Reyes, who was riding high on three wins, all by knockout, was unable to take a shortcut to the top 5 in the division.
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Ulberg shines with a technical show
The fight began with a study session between the athletes. Gradually, Ulberg loosened up and landed a solid sequence of punches on the American. Confident, the New Zealander threatened again with a powerful jab to Reyes' face. Ulberg continued to press forward and landed two clean punches to the opponent's waistline.
At the end of the first round, Ulberg, already the superior fighter, put the finishing touches on the fight. The New Zealander rocked Reyes with a straight right hand and, on the ground, pummeled him until the referee stopped the fight.
With authority, Crute finishes off rival
Crute won at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCNews
Jimmy crute was not messing around in the octagon. More technical, the Australian quickly took down Ivan Erslan and then finished by applying a rear naked choke.
This was the athlete's second consecutive victory, both by submission. This brings 'The Brute' closer to returning to the top 15 in the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).
Australian ignores rival's 'advantage' and wins uninspiring fight
Jenkins won at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCNews
Jack Jenkins took advantage of the home advantage to win again in the UFC. Even facing Ramon Taveras, who missed the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg), the Australian, confident in his abilities and with the support of the crowd, was not intimidated by the American's size and proved superior. The fight was not exciting, but the athlete did enough to control the American and win by unanimous decision.
Veteran overcomes mess and eliminates home athlete
Magny submitted Matthews at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCNews
No doubt, Neil Magny was one of the protagonists of UFC Perth. In the final seconds of the first round, Jake matthews applied a guillotine choke to the veteran, who defended himself as best he could. However, the referee thought Magny had lost consciousness and ended the fight, favoring the Australian. As expected, 'The Haitian Sensation' immediately protested. Admitting his mistake, the referee authorized the fight to restart.
As the fight continued, Magny, 38, ignored the home fighter's pressure, defended himself against his submission attempts, and when he had the chance, he seized it. In the third and final round, the experienced fighter had the last laugh, submitting Matthews with a d'arce choke. The veteran now has two straight wins and, who knows, could even return to the UFC's top 15 welterweight (up to 77,1 kg).
Australian extends his good run and approaches the top 15 in the lightweight division
Nolan celebrated his victory and delighted the fans at UFC Perth. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFCNews
At the opening of the main card, Tom nolan delighted local fans. In the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Australian secured his fourth consecutive UFC victory by submitting Charlie Campbell at the end of the first round.
It's true that the athlete suffered a knockdown early in the fight, but he recovered from the scare, ending the American's unbeaten streak in the company. With another UFC triumph, Big Train now dreams of a spot in the top 15 of the division.
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