Jack Della Maddalena aims to rebound from a recent loss as he faces off against Carlos Prates in a highly anticipated welterweight bout on May 2, 2026, in Perth, Australia.
Della Maddalena is ranked top in the welterweight division. He is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322. This fight marks his second appearance in his home country.
Prates, ranked fifth in the welterweight division, won by knockout over Leon Edwards in his last match at UFC 322. He has earned Performance of the Night honors in each of his last six fights.
Della Maddalena boasts an 18-3 professional record, with 12 wins by knockout. Prates has a record of 23-7, with 18 victories coming via knockout.
The main card is scheduled to start at approximately 7 a.m. ET, with prelims beginning at 4 a.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on Paramount+.
Key facts:
- Della Maddalena had his 18-bout winning streak stopped last November.
- Prates was named the 2024 MMA Fighting Rookie of the Year.
- Della Maddalena is a four-time Performance of the Night honoree.
Experts have made their MMA predictions. Kyle Marley stated that “Micallef is going to be the better striker and also the more dangerous submission grappler.” Della Maddalena is looking to start a new streak against Prates.
