UFC Perth: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates – Results

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Ultimate lands in Australia this Saturday (2) at a different time than usual. UFC PerthThe event, which starts at 5 AM (Brasilia time), features a main event that could directly affect the top of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg). The Brazilian Carlos Prates faces the former champion of the category. Jack Della Maddalena, in a five-round duel with the atmosphere of a title eliminator.

Closing out the top 5 in the category, Carlos arrives for his third consecutive main event fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and is enjoying a great run within the organization. With a 100% knockout record in the octagon, the Fighting Nerds athlete attempts to overcome another former champion to solidify his position as the next contender for the division title.

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On the other side, Della Maddalena is trying to recover after recently losing the belt and is counting on home advantage to get back on the winning track in front of the Australian crowd. The winner of the fight could be very close to a future welterweight title shot.

More Brazil in the octagon

Carlos Prates posing for photos: Photo: Reproduction/X

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Besides Carlos Prates In the main fight, Brazil will also be represented by Kevin Christian on the preliminary card. Signed after standing out in Dana White's Contender Series in 2024, the Brazilian seeks to expand his space in the organization ahead of... Junior Tafa, brother of justin tafa and a well-known name among Australians.

With nine career wins, all achieved by stoppage, Kevin arrives in good form for the fight and tries to take advantage of his rival's unstable moment, who is on a two-fight losing streak. Despite the pressure from the local crowd at Perth Arena, the Brazilian is betting on his finishing ability to secure another important result in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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UFC Perth Results

Date: May 02, 2026

Time: From 5pm (Brasília time)

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Brazil

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Jack Della Maddalena  by knockout (elbows) at 3:17 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout (punch) at 3:29 of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Steve Erceg derrotou Tim Elliott by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki derrotou Ollie Schmid by knockout (punch) at 2:56 of round 1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Brando Pericic derrotou Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Louie Sutherland derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston derrotou Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa derrotou Kevin Christian by knockout (elbows) at 2:42 of round 1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Gerald meerschaert by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse derrotou Vince Morales by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Wes Schultz derrotou ben johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1min50s R3

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Themba Gorimbo by divided decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kody Steele derrotou Dom Mar Fan by submission (Leg lock) at 3:54 of Round 1