Wes Schultz caught Ben Johnston with a submission in the third round at UFC Perth. Schultz improved to 9-3 and secured his first UFC victory after being knocked out in his debut. Johnston, who fell to 5-2, suffered the first submission loss of his career in what was his UFC debut. The guillotine choke finish came in round three. Both fighters were looking to establish themselves in the UFC roster.
Wes "Party Time" Schultz bounced back from a rough UFC debut in a big way at UFC Perth, submitting Ben Johnston with a guillotine choke in the third round to earn his first victory inside the octagon.
Schultz, now 9-3, came into the fight with a point to prove after being knocked out in his first UFC appearance. The 29-year-old American, who trains out of Pura Vida BJJ, showed exactly why his team's name carries weight on the ground. Standing six-foot-one with a 77-inch reach, the orthodox fighter brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage, averaging 4.6 significant strikes landed per minute alongside an impressive 4.52 takedowns per 15 minutes. His submission threat is a constant factor as well, averaging 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a rate that proved decisive on the night.
Johnston, who dropped to 5-2 with the loss, was making his UFC debut and had never previously been finished by submission in his career. The guillotine choke in round three represented a first on both counts for the fighter: a UFC loss and a submission defeat in the same night.
Why it matters
- Schultz silenced doubts from his debut knockout loss, demonstrating durability and finishing ability across three rounds
- Johnston absorbed his first-ever submission loss, a significant data point as he looks to re-establish himself on the UFC roster
- The finish showcases Schultz's grappling pedigree from Pura Vida BJJ, making him a potential handful for any opponent willing to engage on the mat
- Both fighters remain in the early stages of building their UFC records, and the result reshapes the trajectory of each man's campaign
