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Perth Now
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- Perth Now
Reyes calls on Ulberg to ‘entertain' in Perth main event
UFC veteran Dominick Reyes has laid down the challenge to higher-ranked opponent Carlos Ulberg to 'put on a show' at a tense press conference in Perth on Thursday morning. No.3 ranked light heavyweight Ulberg (12-1) will face off against former title contender Reyes (15-4) in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Ulberg v Reyes at RAC Arena on September 28. The bout is widely viewed as crucial for both athletes who are hoping to get into the title picture on the back of impressive win streaks. While Reyes, the more experienced fighter he is less ranked as he comes up against the New Zealander who has won his past eight bouts. The press conference started out lighthearted between the two, but heated up when Reyes criticised Ulberg's unanimous decision win over former champion Jan Blachowicz in March. 'An eight-fight win streak in the UFC is extremely hard to do. That's for damn sure,' Reyes said. 'Me and Carlos are the best athletes in this division, hands down. It's going to be tough, he moves extremely well and he's extremely powerful. But he's a little young in terms of competition. He's been built well and he's very confident in his abilities. 'I think his last fight was maybe not as exciting as we would've hoped and I think it might have held him back from getting a title shot. This is the entertainment business, you've got to come out here and put it on.' Ulberg was happy to point out that he beat Blachowicz, unlike Reyes, who lost in the second round back in 2020 to the Polish star. 'My last outing was Jan Blachowicz; he's a great fighter. If I remember correctly, Dominick's last fight with Jan didn't go too well either,' he said. 'That's how it is. I mean it all comes down to the nitty-gritty. (On) September 28, there's going to be no words spoken. Domnick Reyes – No.8 UFC light heavyweight Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper / The West Australian 'We don't need five rounds for this one. That's extra time, we don't need to punch on in extra time.' Reyes said he saw Ulberg as a 'willing dance partner' inside the octagon as they both look to win a title. 'We're here to entertain, we're here to put on a show. We're here to get people excited,' he said. 'A great fight against a great opponent will get you a title shot, period. A lacklustre fight against a good opponent will not, and that's just what it is.'
News.com.au
4 hours ago
- News.com.au
Hawks ‘all in' on landing superstar duo Harley Reid and Zak Butters
Hawthorn is 'all in' on West Coast's Harley Reid and Port Adelaide's Zak Butters this year, according to Nine's Tom Morris, as the club looks to make a big splash. Reid isn't out of contract until next year, but Morris has previously reported the former No. 1 pick will either sign an Eagles extension or seek a trade to a Victorian club — not go into 2026 on an expiring deal. FOX FOOTY, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every match of every round in the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE in 4K, with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. Reid's management has reportedly made a counter offer to West Coast in the vicinity of $24 million over 10 years — a two-year deal until 2027 then a nine-year extension — with the Hawks, Bombers and Cats among the rival clubs most consistently linked to the 20-year old. Meanwhile, Butters isn't a free agent until next year and is expected to see out his contract with the Power, before the Victorian makes a call on his future. However Morris revealed that hasn't deterred Hawthorn from making a push for the superstar midfielder, with the Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera call looming in the background as a potential way in for a Butters trade. 'Hawthorn is all in on both (Reid and Butters),' Morris said on Footy Classified. 'The answer back on Zak Butters so far is no. It's not stopping the Hawks having a crack. They're going to keep having a go. 'In the understanding that, if Wanganeen-Milera gets to Port, maybe there might be half a chance for Butters to go. 'That's one to keep an eye on this trade period.' Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell spoke out about rumours surrounding the club's interest in Reid last month. 'I saw the word obsessed and I went in the next day and I said to a couple of list guys, 'Are we obsessed with Harley Reid?' and then I saw some of the numbers that were getting thrown up and I said 'What is happening here?' And they're like 'just don't even read the papers',' Mitchell said on SEN's Fireball. 'He's obviously a good player but he's contracted to West Coast and he's having a pretty good year. A bit like 'Daysy' getting sat on in his first game back, it's a bit like, 'oh', I mean this 20-year-old is getting sat on most weeks now. He's a good player.' With the largest deal ever seen in AFL history reportedly on the table, Mitchell said the financial side of it would be difficult for the club. 'With our midfield as an example, being pretty workman-like and making sure that we're consistent across the board. If you're putting $2 million into one player, that makes it a little bit more difficult of course,' he said.
West Australian
11 hours ago
- West Australian
Community rallies around Jordan's DIY Big Freeze to raise about $93,000 for motor neurone disease
Community generosity outshone even the return of dual Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe in Claremont on Saturday as nearly $100,000 was raised for motor neurone disease during Jordan's DIY Big Freeze. Sporting legends united ahead of the Tigers' WAFL clash with Peel Thunder, braving torrential downpours before hitting the ice water to support local father Jordan Early. Mr Early was diagnosed with MND just five months ago, but the disease has already stolen his strength and part of his speech. 'I got weaker, I started to struggle with my speech, not as bad as it is now, but those were the first signs,' he said. 'It's a battle every day, because it's degenerative, things are changing all the time. So you might lose one function, but something else shows up.' The 42-year-old is a father to three young children, alongside partner Jo Moullin, including one who attends school alongside AFLW legend and current West Coast women's coach Daisy Pearce's twins. Pearce, a seasoned slider after being a part of the inaugural Big Freeze in Melbourne in support of AFL champion Neale Daniher, was one of the first to sign on to support the Early family. 'Sebby, their eldest son, goes to school with my twins, and it's an amazing community. To see Jo and Jords with everything they're going through with their three kids is pretty eye-opening, and I want to do everything I can to support them,' Pearce said ahead of the event. 'To watch a family like theirs go through it is terrible, but to see their strength and courage as they do and to think about everything they're battling as a family with three young kids (is inspiring). 'To see their generosity and their spirit to give what they can and to inspire people to do what they can to ensure future families don't go through what they are is so humbling.' The big-name sliders didn't end with Pearce, as the initiative raised about $93,000. Eagles legend and current head of football at the battling club, John Worsfold, donned a skirt and tennis racket as he went down the slide. Former tennis star Alicia Molik sported perhaps the most popular outfit, emulating rising star Harley Reid in a headband and West Coast jumper. 2006 Norm Smith medallist Andrew Embley continued the trend of Eagles to head down the slide, dressing as Australian children's cartoon favourite Bluey. West Coast have been a staunch supporter of fundraising for MND, given Daniher's connection to the club as well as the fact that he was working there when he was diagnosed. Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning Hockeyroo Jade Taylor, the first down the slide, also took inspiration from the younger generation, dressing as Minnie Mouse. The end of the sliding didn't deter the strong crowd from sticking around as Fremantle champion Fyfe returned from a calf injury with Peel. The 33-year-old wasn't fussed with the thick mud and rain, standing head and shoulders above the competition, collecting 28 disposals, six tackles and five clearances in a little more than a half of footy. He was also a favourite among the fans, taking time to sign footballs on his way off the water-logged ground at half-time before taking photos and having a brief chat with fans post-game, his documentary crew never far away.
