Carlos Prates I knew exactly when to accelerate to secure the performance bonus in UFC Perth, held this Saturday (2). Representing Fighting Nerds, the Brazilian faced Jack Della Maddalena In the main event, after three rounds of dominance, he realized there was an opening to end the fight upon noticing the damage to his opponent's leg, and that's when he went for the finish.
In an interview with 'UFC on Paramount+', Prates explained that he identified clear signs of pain in his opponent after the kicks he landed and understood that it was the ideal opportunity to seek a finish and secure the extra prize.
“When I kicked him, he was doing this (groaning in pain), his leg was very sore. And I felt it was time to receive the bonus, so I thought I had to receive the bonus,” he said. Carlos Prates.
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Carlos Prates He also highlighted the financial impact of the bonus, emphasizing that the amount of $100 represents an extremely significant sum, especially when converted to the Brazilian currency.
"Now it's $100, not $50 anymore, man. In Brazil, that's a lot of money," concluded the smoker from Fighting Nerds.
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
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.
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
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