Trending Now - Della Maddalena and Prates to Headline UFC Perth Event

WHO:

Jack Della Maddalena, Australian welterweight fighter

Carlos Prates, welterweight fighter

UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)

WHAT:

Jack Della Maddalena is set to headline a UFC Fight Night event against Carlos Prates.

This fight will be Della Maddalena’s first appearance since losing his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev.

Della Maddalena was previously undefeated in the UFC before his title loss.

Carlos Prates is on a two-fight win streak, having defeated former welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Geoff Neal.

WHERE:

The event will take place in Perth, Australia.

WHEN:

The fight is scheduled for May 2, 2026.

Della Maddalena lost his title to Islam Makhachev on November 15, 2025, during UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

WHY:

Della Maddalena aims to get back on track after his title loss.

Prates seeks to extend his win streak to three fights.

HOW:

The matchup was announced by the UFC following an initial report from ESPN.

Jack Della Maddalena is set to headline a UFC Fight Night event against Carlos Prates on May 2, 2026, in Perth, Australia. This will be Della Maddalena's first fight since losing his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev last November, while Prates comes into the matchup on a two-fight win streak, having recently defeated former champion Leon Edwards and Geoff Neal. The matchup was officially announced by the UFC following an initial report from ESPN, as both fighters look to make a significant impact in the welterweight division.