Last night in Perth, in front of 12,543 fans, the UFC staged a high-octane event that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. The light heavyweight showdown between Carlos Ulberg and former title challenger Dominick Reyes quickly emerged as the night’s main attraction. What started as a seemingly even contest shifted dramatically in minutes. At 4:27 of Round One, Ulberg displayed his devastating power and pinpoint accuracy, landing a right hook that sent Reyes sprawling.

With the strike, Ulberg made a statement to Dana White, the UFC, and fans across the world. By combining composure with raw power, the Kiwi light heavyweight instantly positioned himself as a contender for championship gold, while effectively ending ‘The Devastator’s hopes of reclaiming his position at the top. Adding another twist to the night, the outcome proved lucrative for former UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s teammate, who walked away with a six-figure payday.

Conor McGregor’s teammate reaps reward after Ulberg’s stunning KO

“Red Panty Night” is a term Conor McGregor coined almost a decade ago—it feels like yesterday—when, back in 2015, at the UFC “Go Big” press conference, he introduced the term to the MMA world. Despite being out of the Octagon for years, McGregor continues to enjoy big-money nights through betting. Now, his teammate Dillon Danis is following in his footsteps. Last night for UFC Perth, Dillon Danis had placed a bet of 85,000 on Carlos Ulberg for the win. And win he did. Taking to his Instagram story, he revealed his total payout of $116,450. Danis’ celebratory caption read: “Bang cash it.”

While Conor McGregor continues to shake up the betting scene through his high-profile partnership with Duelbits, his teammate Dillon Danis secured a major win of his own. The victory comes after a challenging month, during which Danis lost $150,000 trying to follow in his mentor’s footsteps by betting big on a baseball game. He had backed the New York Yankees against the Miami Marlins, but rookie Agustín Ramírez stole the show with two home runs, leading the Marlins to a 2-0 shutout.

Even the Irishman, though, is not immune to misfortune. The UFC megastar has faced significant losses on his own bets, including high-profile fights like Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson ($1,000,000), Francis Ngannou vs. Renan Ferreira ($500,000), and Paddy Pimblett vs. Michael Chandler ($500,000). Now, Conor McGregor is looking to bounce back and recover his losses at the upcoming UFC White House event.

McGregor sets $100 million price tag and special family benefits for UFC return

Conor McGregor knows his value and isn’t shy about asserting it—but the question remains: do Dana White and Donald Trump take notice? U.S. President Donald Trump had, a few months ago, announced a UFC event at the White House to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The celebration is set to take place on the South Lawn during next year’s July 4 festivities, with plans to honor America and Americans. Preparations for the event are already underway, and Dana White is overseeing the logistics behind the scenes, though the fight card has yet to be announced.

High-profile fighters like Jon Jones are already angling for a spot on the card. Amid the uncertainty, UFC superstar Conor McGregor has firmly positioned himself as a centerpiece for the event and has now publicly outlined his conditions for participating. Speaking on social media about his contract demands, McGregor said: “$100 million to fight at the White House along with 100 U.S ‘Golden Visas’ for myself and family and friends. I look very forward to entertaining the fighting world once again. A pleasure I never take for granted!”

At first glance, Conor McGregor’s demands might seem extravagant. Yet his drawing power is undeniable. He earned approximately $100 million for his 2017 boxing match against Floyd Mayweather Jr., including a guaranteed purse of $30 million, proving that the Irishman’s influence extends far beyond the Octagon.