UFC Perth Loses a Fight Just Days Before Event

UFC Perth has lost a fight just 48 hours before the event is due to go down in Australia.

Light heavyweight contenders Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes will headline the UFC’s return to the RAC Arena.

Before that, 13 fights featuring lots of local talent were set to go down at UFC Perth.

Sadly, one of the matchups has fallen through after one of the fighters fell ill.

The fight that has been removed from the card is the welterweight bout between Oban Elliott and bassil Hafez. Elliott has been pulled due to illness, according to a report from Bloody Elbow.

As of now, the UFC has not announced whether they will attempt to replace the fight on short notice. The remaining card is still expected to proceed as scheduled.

Key Takeaways

• A welterweight fight between Oban Elliott and Bassil Hafez has been cancelled from UFC Perth.
• Oban Elliott was removed from the card due to illness.
• The UFC has not yet announced a replacement fight.
• Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes remain scheduled to headline the event.

Publication Date: 2025/09/26 09:28:22