Pros React After Ulberg Stops Reyes – ‘Sheesh’
The light heavyweight main event at UFC Perth featured a first-round KO as Carlos Ulberg stopped Dominick Reyes, as MMA pros gave their take.
The win means Ulberg is now in a position to take on the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, as they rematch next month at UFC 320. Ankalaev beat Pereira the first time around, with Ulberg now one step away from the belt. The fight began with both fighters showing immense respect for each other’s power. The quiet strategy of the first round was shattered just before the bell. Ulberg landed the jab and a right hand that caught Reyes on the chin. As Reyes hit the canvas, Ulberg quickly rushed in to land two final, crushing blows on the ground to get the stoppage. MMA pros have now had their say on the result.
Reaction
Full Results
Carlos Ulberg beat Dominick Reyes by Knockout (punches) in the first round (4:27).
Jimmy Crute beat Ivan Erslan by Submission (neck crank) in the first round (3:19).
Jack Jenkins beat Ramon Taveras by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Neil Magny beat Jake Matthews by Submission (d’arce choke) in the third round (3:08).
Tom Nolan beat Charlie Campbell by Submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round (4:08).
Prelims
Navajo Stirling beat Rodolfo Bellato by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Cameron Rowston beat Andre Petroski by TKO (Technical Knockout, due to punches) in the first round (2:41).
Jamie Mullarkey beat Rolando Bedoya by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Colby Thicknesse beat Josias Musasa by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Michelle Montague beat Luana Carolina by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 29-26, 30-25, 30-26).
Brando Peričić beat Elisha Ellison by Knockout (punches) in the first round (1:55).
Alexia Thainara beat Loma Lookboonmee by Unanimous Decision (Scores: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
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