Carlos Prates dominated the fight against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia, on May 3, 2026. He knocked Della Maddalena down four times during the bout. Prates now seeks a title shot after this impressive victory.
“I can punch, I can knee, I can kick … so I’m better, and now I feel like I’m the number one contender,” said Prates. This win improved his record to 24-7, with 19 victories coming by knockout.
Della Maddalena’s record fell to 18-4, with 12 of those wins by knockout. This fight was crucial for both fighters as they aimed to establish themselves in the welterweight division.
In the co-main event, Quillan Salkilld defeated Beneil Dariush by first-round TKO. This marked Salkilld’s first-round TKO victory and showcased his potential in mixed martial arts.
Steve Erceg also had a strong showing, defeating Tim Elliott by unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Marwan Rahiki won by TKO against Ollie Schmid, and Brando Pericic knocked out Shamil Gaziev in the second round.
Louie Sutherland beat Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision. These results highlight the competitive nature of the event and set the stage for future matchups within the UFC.
Looking ahead, Carlos Prates is expected to fight the winner of the upcoming welterweight title match between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Makhachev. His performance has put him in a strong position for a title challenge.
