The UFC Perth event has undergone a major shake-up.
The UFC is gearing up for its second trip of the year to the “Land Down Under”, with a Fight Night event, UFC Perth, set to go down on September 28 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
On Thursday, the promotion revealed that the light heavyweight clash between Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan, originally slated as the co-main event of the upcoming Fight Night, has been scrapped due to injury.
The UFC did not disclose which fighter withdrew, nor whether the matchup is canceled altogether or could find a new date down the line. As a result, another 205-pound bout between Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan has been elevated to co-main event status.
How Many Bouts Are Scheduled For UFC Perth?
The UFC Perth card is stacked with talent from across Oceania, boasting a 14-fight lineup. Headlining the action is a crucial light heavyweight showdown as Carlos Ulberg squares off against former title challenger Dominick Reyes.
The card will also feature a welterweight clash between seasoned veterans Jake Matthews and Neil Magny, as well as a featherweight showdown pitting Jack Jenkins against Ramon Taveras.
Take a look at the updated UFC Perth lineup below:
Main Card
- Light heavyweight bout: Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes
- Light heavyweight bout: Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan
- Featherweight bout: Jack Jenkins vs. Ramon Taveras
- Welterweight bout: Jake Matthews vs. Neil Magny
- Heavyweight bout: Justin Tafa vs. Louie Sutherland
- Lightweight bout: Tom Nolan vs. Charlie Campbell
Preliminary Card
- Light heavyweight bout: Navajo Stirling vs. Rodolfo Bellato
- Strawweight bout: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Alexia Thainara
- Welterweight bout: Jonathan Micallef vs. Oban Elliott
- Middleweight bout: Cameron Rowston vs. Andre Petroski
- Bantamweight bout: Colby Thicknesse vs. Josias Musasa
- Lightweight bout: Jamie Mullarkey vs. Rolando Bedoya
- Women's bantamweight bout: Michelle Montague vs. Luana Carolina
- Heavyweight bout: Brando Pericic vs. Elisha Ellison