Wes Schultz earns first UFC win with third-round submission over Ben Johnston

Wes Schultz (9-3) captured his first UFC victory by submitting Ben Johnston in the third round at UFC Perth. Schultz had previously been knocked out in his promotional debut, making this a significant comeback. Ben Johnston (5-2) made his UFC debut and suffered the first submission loss of his career. The fight marked a turning point for Schultz while ending Johnston's unbeaten start to his professional career.