Carlos Prates delivered a dominant performance, positioning himself as a top contender for the welterweight title after defeating hometown favorite Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night on May 3, 2026, in Perth, Australia.
Prates improved his record to 24-7 with 19 wins by knockout. He knocked Della Maddalena down three times in the third round before the referee stopped the fight due to Della Maddalena’s inability to continue. This loss brought Della Maddalena’s record to 18-4 with 12 wins by knockout.
Carlos Prates is 32 years old, while Jack Della Maddalena is 29. After the fight, Prates stated he believes he is the number one contender for the welterweight title. He called for a match against the winner of the upcoming title fight between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Makhachev.
Key facts:
- Prates has won 19 of his fights by knockout.
- Della Maddalena was knocked down three times in one round.
- Prates aims to be the first Brazilian champion in the welterweight division.
Prates expressed confidence in his striking abilities, stating, “I can punch, I can knee, I can kick … so I’m better, and now I feel like I’m the number one contender.” He plans to attend UFC 330 on August 15 to challenge the champion directly.
Co-main event results:
Quillan Salkilld won against Beneil Dariush by first-round TKO.
The victory places Prates in a favorable position as he looks forward to securing a title shot in the near future.
