Slew of UFC Perth fights announced, including Tai Tuivasa return

The UFC has announced a slew of fights for its upcoming card in Perth.

UFC Fight Night 275 takes place May 2 at RAC Arena.

The main event, Jack Della Maddalena (18-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) vs. Carlos Prates (23-7 MMA, 6-1 UFC), and the co-main event, Beneil Dariush (23-7-1 MMA, 17-7-1 UFC) vs. Quillan Salkilld (11-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC), have already been released. But now five more fights have joined the lineup.

Among the additions is UFC heavyweight fan favorite Tai Tuivasa (14-9 MMA, 8-9 UFC), who will take on Sean Sharaf (4-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC). Flyweight contenders Steve Erceg (13-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC) and Tim Elliott (21-13-1 MMA, 10-11 UFC) will throw down, as will veteran middleweights Jacob Malkoun (9-3 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Gerald Meerschaert (37-21 MMA, 12-13 UFC).

Also added to the card: Kevin Christian (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC vs. Junior Tafa (6-5 MMA, 2-5 UFC) (first reported by Leo Guimaraes) and Robert Bryczek vs. Cam Rowston.

The UFC Perth lineup includes:

Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates

Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld

Tai Tuivasa vs. Sean Sharaf

Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg

Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert

Robert Bryczek vs. Cam Rowston

Kevin Christian vs. Junior Tafa

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Perth fight card adds Tai Tuivasa return, 4 other bouts

Slew of UFC Perth fights announced, including Tai Tuivasa return

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