UFC Perth Card Reduced As Oban Elliott Withdraws Due To Illness

The UFC Perth event has faced multiple setbacks with the cancellation of two fights, including the welterweight bout between Oban Elliott and Jonathan Micallef due to Elliott's illness. Elliott, a 27-year-old fighter with a 12-3 record, was aiming to rebound after his first UFC loss but had to withdraw just days before the event. His opponent, Australian Jonathan Micallef, who holds an 8-1 professional record and was on a three-fight winning streak, lost the opportunity to compete in front of a home crowd. Additionally, the originally scheduled co-main event featuring Junior Tafa and Ibo Aslan was canceled earlier due to Tafa's injury, leading to the promotion of Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan as the new co-main event. The UFC has decided not to find a replacement for Micallef on short notice, resulting in the event proceeding with one fewer bout. UFC Fight Night 260 will still take place as planned with a lineup of 14 fights, headlined by Dominick Reyes vs. Carlos Ulberg.