Carlos Ulberg underlined his status as a legitimate title contender, dispatching Dominick Reyes with a devastating first-round knockout in Perth.
The Kiwi seized control from the outset, patiently measuring range before detonating a crisp one-two that instantly ended the contest.
For Reyes, it was a crushing blow, halting the momentum of a three-fight stoppage streak and derailing his bid to re-enter title contention.
Ulberg's ninth straight win highlighted his precision and stoppage power, placing him firmly in the championship conversation.
With a title shot looming, Ulberg now heads to Las Vegas, where he'll be cage side for Magomed Ankalaev versus Alex Pereira II.
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In the co-main event, Jimmy Crute thrilled the home crowd with a dominant first-round submission over Ivan Erslan.
The Australian secured an early double-leg takedown, transitioned seamlessly to the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke for the tap.
It was a commanding display from Crute, who has now put back-to-back wins together for the first time since 2020.
Earlier in the night, Jack Jenkins showcased his grit and wrestling to grind out a unanimous decision win over Ramon Taveres.
Elsewhere, Neil Magny stunned Australia's Jake Matthews with a late D'Arce choke, while Tom Nolan extended his streak with a slick first-round finish of Charlie Campbell.
Read on for all the results from the RAC Arena:
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UFC Fight Night Perth full card results
Main card
- Carlos Ulberg def. Dominick Reyes via TKO (4:27 into round one)
- Jimmy Crute def. Ivan Erslan via rear-naked choke (3:19 into round one)
- Jack Jenkins def. Ramon Taveres via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Neil Magny def. Jake Matthews via D'Arce choke (3:08 into round three)
- Tom Nolan def. Charlie Campbell via rear-naked choke (4.08 into round one)
Prelims
Justin Tafa vs. Louie Sutherland; light heavyweight *Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott; welterweight- Navajo Stirling def. Rodolfo Bellato via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Cameron Rowston def. Andre Petroski via TKO (2:41 into round one)
- Jamie Mullarkey def. Rolando Bedoya via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Colby Thicknesse def. Josias Musasa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Michelle Montague def. Luana Carolina via unanimous decision (29-26, 30-25, 30-26)
- Brando Pericic def. Elisha Ellison via TKO (1:55 into round one)
- Alexia Thainara def. Loma Lookboonmee via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
*Justin Tafa has withdrawn from the bout due to illness
*Oban Elliott has withdrawn from the bout due to illness