The UFC has faced a late disruption ahead of its upcoming Perth Fight Night.
The promotion plans its second Australian trip of the year with UFC Perth, scheduled for September 28 at RAC Arena in Perth. Fans anticipated an exciting card, but the lineup has changed.
Co-Main Event Pulled Due to Injury
On Thursday, the UFC announced the light heavyweight clash between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan will no longer take place. The fight had been slated as the co-main event.
The promotion did not reveal which fighter withdrew. Officials also did not confirm if the matchup will reschedule. In response, another 205-pound bout between Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan moves up to co-main event status.
UFC Perth Lineup Remains Strong
Despite the setback, UFC Perth will still showcase a packed 14-fight card featuring top talent from across Oceania.
The main event highlights a crucial light heavyweight clash as Carlos Ulberg faces former title challenger Dominick Reyes. Fans will also see a welterweight bout between veterans Jake Matthews and Neil Magny. Featherweight fighters Jack Jenkins and Ramon Taveras complete the featured fights.
Full UFC Perth Lineup
Main Card
- Light heavyweight: Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes
- Light heavyweight: Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan
- Featherweight: Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras
- Welterweight: Jake Matthews vs. Neil Magny
- Heavyweight: Justin Tafa vs. Louie Sutherland
- Lightweight: Tom Nolan vs. Charlie Campbell
Preliminary Card
- Light heavyweight: Navajo Stirling vs. Rodolfo Bellato
- Strawweight: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Alexia Thainara
- Welterweight: Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott
- Middleweight: Cameron Rowston vs. Andre Petroski
- Bantamweight: Colby Thicknesse vs. Josias Musasa
- Lightweight: Jamie Mullarkey vs. Rolando Bedoya
- Women’s bantamweight: Michelle Montague vs. Luana Carolina
- Heavyweight: Brando Pericic vs. Elisha Ellison
The UFC Perth card promises action despite the co-main event change. Fans can expect an evening of intense battles and regional talent on display.
