UFC Perth Results: Prates Stops Della Maddalena — May 2, 2026
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MMA Recap · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Perth's RAC Arena hosted a welterweight changing of the guard. Here is the recap of UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates.
Main event: Prates spoils the homecoming
Carlos Prates announced himself as a welterweight force, dropping hometown favorite Jack Della Maddalena with a heavy leg kick in the third round before swarming for the finish. It was a statement win that thrusts the Brazilian striker into the divisional title picture.
Around the card
Quillan Salkilld kept his momentum rolling with a first-round stoppage of veteran Beneil Dariush, his fifth straight UFC win, as the Australian contingent closed the night strong.
The mindset takeaway
Prates walked into hostile territory and imposed his will. The fighter who stays composed on the road, ignoring the noise, is the one who leaves with the win.
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