"UFC Perth was a very successful event for the region as Oceanic fighters went 10-1 on the night with Ulberg capping the night off with a stunning knockout. UFC regulars like Jimmy Crute and Jamie Mullarkey got nice wins, prospects Tom Nolan and Colby Thicknesse got their hands raised, while Brando Pericic, Michelle Montague and Cam Rowston won their promotional debuts."
"People said the reason Carlos Ulberg wasn't awarded a title shot despite his eight-fight win streak was due to a lack of a true signature win. The first half of his streak was filled with finishes, but against lower-level opponents. His last two wins were good in terms of name value, defeating Volkan Oezdemir and Jan Blachowicz, but were way too cautious, bordering on "boring" territory. Well, this spectacular first-round KO of Dominick Reyes in his first ever main event should finally seal the deal."
"Jimmy Crute looked on the brink of retirement after dropping his rematch to Alonzo Menifield back in 2023. But lo and behold, the Aussie is now on his first win streak in five years after two first-round submissions. Though they called it a rear-naked choke on the official decision, this one looked more like a "camel clutch." Whatever you want to call it, Crute is now back on track."
UFC held a Fight Night in Perth headlined by Carlos Ulberg versus Dominick Reyes. Oceanic fighters went 10-1 overall, with Ulberg finishing Reyes by first-round knockout. Ulberg's win added a decisive signature finish after an eight-fight streak and positions him as the leading number one contender. Jimmy Crute recorded his first win streak in five years via first-round submission and revived his title contention. Other winners included Jamie Mullarkey, prospects Tom Nolan and Colby Thicknesse, and promotional debut winners Brando Pericic, Michelle Montague, and Cam Rowston. Matchups and title implications are now shifting toward upcoming UFC events.
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