That is the dwell weblog for Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes, the sunshine heavyweight major occasion for Saturday’s Battle Night time card in Perth, Australia.
A Metropolis Kickboxing battle, Ulberg got here into the UFC to a lot fanfare, however instantly dissatisfied, dropping his debut to Kennedy Nzechukwu through knockout. It was the primary lack of Ulberg’s MMA profession, and this far, it stays his just one. Since then, Ulberg has strung collectively eight consecutive victories to place himself on the cusp of a light-weight heavyweight title shot.
A former gentle heavyweight title challenger, Reyes is the person who ought to have overwhelmed Jon Jones, dropping a controversial choice to him at UFC 247. After Jones left the division, Reyes was considered the following champion, however as a substitute his profession fell off a cliff, with Reyes dropping three extra fights in a row and contemplating retirement. However by some means, Reyes turned it round and he’s now gained three straight fights, returning to title competition in among the best tales going at 205 kilos proper now.
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Nicely, this actually has been a battle card.
UFC Perth just isn’t one of the best card of all time, however this major occasion if fairly banging. Dominick Reyes is nearly by no means in a boring battle, and the story right here is nice. Let’s see the way it performs out.
Reyes is first to stroll. He comes out to “Work” by Gang Starr. A traditional. And he’s all smiles. Reyes has discovered his love for combating once more. Or perhaps he’s simply completely satisfied concerning the music, which can be comprehensible. Gang Starr bangs.
Ulberg walks out to “Caught in a Daze” by David Dallas. He’s cuts a really completely different determine to Reyes. Ulberg is imperious and assured. The stroll of a person heading to a coronation.
Story of the Tape and Bulletins
Ulberg is one yr youthful however that’s the one distinction. Every thing else is *nearly an identical!*. Apart from the chances. Ulberg is -255, with the comeback on Reyes at +210.
Joe Martinez will get issues going. The three judges are Ben Cartlidge, Sal D’Amato, and David Lethaby. Marc Goddard is the referee.
The group offers a decent cheer as issues kick off. Reyes strikes round as he’s introduced, and will get gentle boos. Ulberg paces forwards and backwards and waves the group on, who cheers as he’s introduced.
The 2 males meet within the center for ultimate directions and contact gloves. It’s go time.
Ulberg out in orthodox, Reyes in southpaw. Ulberg takes the middle early and presses in however Reyes strikes round on the surface. Low kick from Ulberg 30 seconds in is the primary strike of the bout. Each males feeling issues out early right here.
Feints from Ulberg as he tries to shut distance, and switches stances. He switches proper again. 90 seconds in and we nonetheless have that one low kick landed. Very sluggish tempo whereas they fight to determine the vary.
Ulberg withdrawing at any time when Reyes steps in. Neither man committing to something on the 2 minute mark. Ulberg lands a proper hand as Reyes will get sleepy-footed. So there’s strike No. 2.
OH! Good stepping jab from Ulberg splits the guard of Reyes as he was on one leg. He ate it however that was one of the best strike by loads. And the group will get behind him now, chanting “Ul-berg!”
However the tempo stays sluggish. Ulberg swings and misses with 2 minutes left. Reyes can not discover a vary he likes. He’s landed nothing in any respect of significance. And Ulberg is having extra success slicing the cage. Ulberg to the physique. Reyes doing nothing in any respect. Takes one other to the stomach.
Reyes trying to win a battle with out punching. Undecided how that can go.
OHHHHHHH!! It goes poorly! Reyes steps in and will get clobbered!!!! Lazy step in from Reyes and Ulberg floored him with a 1-2! Down goes Reyes! Ulberg jumps on with a pair of follow-up punches however this one is OVER! First-round KO for Carlos Ulberg!
Carlos Ulberg def. Dominick Reyes through KO (punches) — 4:27, Spherical 1.
Ulberg speaks with Paul Felder after giving a hug to Reyes.
“That’s precisely what I needed. I simply spoke to Hunter. Fly me to Vegas so I can go there and witness these guys battle.”
Ulberg calling for a title battle in opposition to the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2 at UFC 320.
Ulberg then offers a shoutout to Dominick Reyes, calling him and inspiration for this comeback.
Ulberg ends with a message to the UFC 320 major occasion.
