Jack Della Maddalena faces Carlos Prates on May 2, 2026, at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia. This high-stakes welterweight bout could determine the future of both fighters’ careers.
Della Maddalena, with a record of 18-3 MMA and 8-1 UFC, previously held the welterweight title before losing it to Islam Makhachev. He aims to regain his top ranking against rising contender Prates.
As of early Tuesday morning, Prates boasts an impressive record of 23-7 MMA and 6-1 UFC. He has scored knockout victories in nearly all his fights except one, making him a formidable opponent.
The event will take place at the RAC Arena. Prelims start at 4 a.m. ET, followed by the main card at 7 a.m. ET.
Key fight statistics:
- Della Maddalena: Record of 18-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC
- Prates: Record of 23-7 MMA, 6-1 UFC
- Della Maddalena lost the welterweight title to Islam Makhachev
In other fights on the card, Steve Erceg defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28). Marwan Rahiki won against Ollie Schmid by TKO in Round 1 at 2:47. Brando Pericic knocked out Shamil Gaziev in Round 2 at 3:44.
Louie Sutherland also scored a unanimous decision win over Tai Tuivasa with a score of 30-26. These results highlight the competitive nature of the event and set the stage for Della Maddalena’s return to form.
