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UFC Perth Co-Main Canceled After Injury, Card Reshuffled With Crute Promoted

A late injury forces a reshuffle to preserve a 14-fight lineup.

Overview

  • UFC officials removed Junior Tafa vs. Ibo Aslan from the Sept. 27 RAC Arena card due to injury, and the promotion did not identify the sidelined fighter.
  • Ibo Aslan said on social media that Tafa withdrew with an injury, a claim not specified by the UFC in its announcement.
  • Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan has been moved into the penultimate slot beneath the five-round headliner.
  • The main event between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes remains in place, with the winner seen as potentially strengthening a case for title contention.
  • Justin Tafa has been elevated to the main card to face Louie Sutherland, and the event still features 14 scheduled bouts including Neil Magny vs. Jake Matthews and Tom Nolan vs. Charlie Campbell.