Carlos Prates earns over half a million reais after a massacre at UFC Perth.

Carlos Prates Poses in a photoshoot. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/thenightmare_170

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Carlos Prates has plenty of reasons to celebrate after the UFC Perth, held last Saturday (2). The Fighting Nerds smoker entered the octagon determined to secure his place in the category's belt dispute and, to leave no doubt, dominated the fight for three rounds and defeated Jack Della Maddalena with elbows in ground and pound, in a dominant performance which earned him another resounding victory. As a bonus, Prates also went home with a US$100 bonus (approximately R$520).

To build victory, Carlos Prates He began focused on destroying the base of Jack Della Maddalena throughout the fight, and in the third round a low kick knocked down the Australian, who was already visibly weakened and unable to stand.

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Down and struggling to react, Maddalena was exposed on the ground. Prates didn't waste the opportunity and went for the ground and pound, connecting with elbows until the referee stopped the fight, securing a resounding technical knockout.

Watch Carlos Prates knock out Jack Della Maddalena.

🔥 Carlos Prates'of Jack Della Maddalena'yı bitirdiği anlar!pic.twitter.com/me8l3YCSzl

— Cage Pulse (@Cage_PulseMMA) May 2, 2026

Australian sensation knocks out Renato Moicano's conqueror.

Another one who also returned with his pockets full was Quillan SalkilldThe prospect measured its strength against Beneil Dariush And after struggling with the pressure and strength of the veteran in the opening minutes, he found the right moment to react and unleashed a devastating sequence that demolished his rival.

QUILLAN SALKILLD KNOCKS OUT BENEIL DARIUSH IN THE FIRST ROUND 🤯

WE GOT A NEW LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER #UFCPerthpic.twitter.com/oPeJEounzn

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) May 2, 2026

Uppercut seals Brandon Pericic's victory at UFC Perth.

Shamil Gaziev He entered the octagon determined to impose his clinch game, but Brando Pericic He preferred a stand-up exchange in an intense duel from start to finish.

In the second round, the Serbian took advantage of a mistake by his opponent, who lowered his head, and landed a powerful uppercut, knocking the giant down and ending the fight.

Despite the outcome happening before the deadline, Shamil Gaziev e Brando Pericic They were awarded the bonus for best fight of the night.

What cache dans sa barbe Gaziev???
Où trouve-t-il this energy?

Perisic 🇦🇺 KO round 2#UFCPerth pic.twitter.com/TvzhXek5tp

— 5ᵉᵐᵉ Round (@Le5emeRound) May 2, 2026

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