Carlos Prates faces former champion at UFC Perth with his sights set on an unprecedented title for Brazil.

Carlos Prates is a Brazilian standout in the UFC. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates

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Carlos Prates He is just a few steps away from winning the only championship belt ever awarded to Brazil in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After knocking out... Leon edwardsIn November 2025, the smoker put his name in the running for the welterweight title (up to 77kg). However, to earn a chance against Islam makhachev, will need to prove his worth against the reigning champion of the category, Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC Perth, scheduled for this Saturday (2).

Enjoying a great run in the UFC, with six knockout victories that earned him six performance bonuses in the organization, Carlos Prates He needs just one more win to take the top spot in the category, currently held by Jack Della Maddalena.

Former UFC welterweight champion Della Maddalena challenges Carlos PratesPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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The Australian, for his part, is fighting to prove that he still has what it takes to stay on top, even after the dominant defeat to Islam makhachev on your last appointment.

Carlos Prates could win an unprecedented UFC title for Brazil.

Although he faces strong competition in the title race, with names such Ian Gary, MichaelMorales e Kamaru Usmana victory could put Carlos Prates In a position to compete for the belt and become the first Brazilian to win it in the division.

This because Gilbert Durinho Thiago Alves and others have already had their opportunities, but ended up being defeated by... Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre, respectively.

Carlos Prates wants to fight for the belt in Brazil.

Although his only loss in the UFC was to Ian Gary, Carlos Prates He developed a sort of friendly rivalry with the Irishman.
The smoker claims to have done a covenant With their rival: if both win their next matches, a rematch between them should take place on Brazilian soil.

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Technical Data Sheet UFC Perth

Date: 02/05/2026.

Time: from 5 PM (Brasilia time)

Location: Perth Arena, Perth, Australia.

Where to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.

MAIN CARD – from 8am (Brasilia time)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jack Della Maddalena x Carlos Prates

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Beneil Dariush x Quillan Salkilld

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliot x Steve Erceg

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki x Ollie Schmid

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev x Brando Pericic

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Tai tuivasa x Louie Sutherland

PRELIMINARY CARD – starting at 5 AM (Brasilia time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston x Robert Bryczek

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa x Kevin Christian

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun x Gerald meerschaert

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse x Vince Morales

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): ben johnston x Wes Schultz

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef x Themba Gorimbo

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan x Kody Steele