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Former UFC welterweight titleholder Jack Della Maddalena will headline UFC Perth on May 2 at RAC Arena, facing Brazilian knockout artist Carlos Prates in a marquee welterweight bout; the booking was first reported by ESPN Brasil and later confirmed by the UFC on social media.
Former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena returns from his title loss to Islam Makhachev to headline UFC Fight Night in Perth on May 2 against Carlos Prates, who has won two straight since a setback to Ian Garry.
Naomi Osaka discusses balancing motherhood and her tennis career at the United Cup in Perth, highlighting her personal growth and new perspective on the sport after becoming a mother. The article also covers other players' seasons and expectations for the upcoming tennis season.
Perth has been placed under a city-wide quarantine due to the spread of the polyphagous shot-hole borer beetle, which threatens the local tree canopy and ecosystem. The shift from eradication to containment aims to prevent further spread, with efforts focused on pruning, removals, and community involvement, amid concerns from experts about the risk to broader regions and biodiversity.
The article previews WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, featuring major matches including Seth Rollins vs. Cody Rhodes for the championship, Tiffany Stratton vs. Stephanie Vaquer, and John Cena's final matches, highlighting the event's unique location and key storylines.
Brando Pericic made a stunning UFC debut at UFC Perth, knocking out Elisha Ellison in the first round with relentless ground shots, marking his third consecutive first-round stoppage and improving his MMA record to 5-1.
The official weigh-in results for UFC Perth are listed, with several bouts confirmed and some cancellations due to illness, including the removal of Justin Tafa from his heavyweight fight. Notable weigh-ins include Stirling, Bellato, Rowston, Petroski, Mullarkey, Bedoya, and others, with one fighter, Taveras, exceeding weight limits.
Junior Tafa and Oban Elliott withdrew due to injury and illness, leading to cancellations of their bouts at UFC Perth. The event will now feature a light heavyweight bout between Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan as the co-main event. UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes is scheduled for September 27 at RAC Arena in Perth, with prelims at 7pm ET and main card at 10pm ET.
The UFC is returning to Perth on September 27 with a main event featuring Dominick Reyes against Carlos Ulberg, both known for their knockout power, in a fight that could impact the light heavyweight division's title picture. Reyes, who recently rebounded from a losing streak, will face Ulberg, who is on an eight-fight winning streak, in a highly anticipated matchup.
Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes will headline UFC Fight Night in Perth on September 27, with Ulberg aiming to extend his eight-fight win streak and Reyes seeking to regain momentum after a series of knockout losses, potentially positioning himself for a title shot if victorious.
The business of catering to the ultra-rich is booming in Perth, Australia, driven by a surge in family offices that manage the wealth of centi-millionaires and billionaires, many of whom have made their fortunes in the mining industry. This trend reflects a broader global increase in family offices, which offer personalized financial services and tight control over assets. Despite challenges like a limited local talent pool, Perth's family offices thrive on a culture of familiarity and risk-taking, rooted in the region's mining heritage.
Qantas is rerouting its Perth to London flight via Singapore due to concerns about potential missile strikes by Iran on Israel. The westbound flight will now make a refueling stop in Singapore, adding over four hours to the journey, while the eastbound flight will continue to operate nonstop. This change is in response to heightened tensions in the Middle East, and for now, it is only officially implemented for the next few days.
WWE Elimination Chamber 2024 in Perth featured Becky Lynch winning the Women’s Elimination Chamber, Drew McIntyre winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber, and Rhea Ripley defending her WWE Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax. The event also included the "Grayson Waller Effect" featuring Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The matches received mixed grades, with the Women’s Elimination Chamber earning a B-, the Men’s Elimination Chamber a B-, and the Grayson Waller Effect a B-.
WWE's upcoming Elimination Chamber event in Perth, Australia, is set to have monumental implications for WrestleMania 40, according to WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H. The event will feature two chamber matches with title opportunities at WrestleMania 40 on the line, as well as other segments including a Women's World title defense and appearances by Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes.
A video captured a large whale swimming unusually close to the shore at a beach in Perth, Australia, with swimmers seen approaching and touching the whale.