Beating of the year? Carlos Prates crushes Jack Della Maddalena and wins by knockout at UFC Perth.

Carlos Prates won Jack Della Maddalena in the main fight of UFC Perth. Photo: Twitter / UFC News

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Carlos Prates delivered a real nightmare for Jack Della Maddalena No. UFC Perth, held this Saturday (2). The representative of Fighting Nerds displayed a complete arsenal against the home team and, after delivering a beating over three rounds, ended the duel with elbows in ground and pound.

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With the victory, Prates reached his 24th career win, maintaining a 100% 'lethality' record in the UFC, with seven knockouts in seven victories. Jack Della Maddalena He suffered his second defeat in the organization and his fourth as a professional.

Carlos Prates 'breaks' Jack Maddalena and wins by knockout in the third round.

Even before the fight began, the atmosphere was already heated. After the entrance of Jack Della MaddalenaThe athletes engaged in a tense face-off and nearly started the confrontation before the initial gong. Separated by the referee and security, they returned to their corners for the official start.

With the fight underway, Prates initially ceded the center of the octagon, while the Australian pressed against the cage. After an initial sequence from Jack, the Brazilian began to move forward and connect with the best strikes, varying between low kicks, jabs, straight punches, and knees at close range. In the final seconds of the round, Maddalena even managed a takedown.

In the second round, Prates returned more aggressively and landed a powerful knee strike in the first minute. The Australian tried to respond with a takedown and almost managed to take the Brazilian's back, but without success. In the striking exchanges, the Fighting Nerds fighter remained more efficient, punishing with jabs and low kicks, while his rival sought the clinch.

A powerful straight punch rocked Maddalena, followed by a knee strike that made him retreat. Realizing the damage, Prates slowed down, but continued to score intelligently, especially with knees and low kicks, which began to compromise his opponent's base.

With his leg visibly injured, Maddalena switched stances, but remained a target for the Brazilian's movement and precise strikes. Then, in a moment of carelessness, Prates landed another low kick that knocked the Australian down.

Unable to get up due to the pain, Jack lay exposed on the ground, and Prates took advantage to finish the fight with elbows, delivering a resounding technical knockout.

UFC Perth Results

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