Jack Della Maddalena aims to reclaim his top ranking against rising contender Carlos Prates in a high-stakes welterweight bout on May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Della Maddalena holds a record of 18-3 in MMA and 8-1 in the UFC. He was previously a welterweight titleholder before losing to Islam Makhachev. His opponent, Carlos Prates, comes into this fight with a record of 23-7 in MMA and 6-1 in the UFC. Prates has scored knockout victories in every bout except one.
The event will feature several other notable fighters. Beneil Dariush has a record of 23-7-1 MMA and 17-7-1 UFC. Quillan Salkilld, undefeated at 4-0 in the UFC, has a record of 11-1 overall. Steve Erceg recently defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision with all judges scoring it 29-28.
Key fight results from the event:
- Marwan Rahiki defeated Ollie Schmid via TKO (punches) in Round 1 at 2:47.
- Brando Pericic knocked out Shamil Gaziev in Round 2 at 3:44.
- Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision with scores of 30-26 from all judges.
The match between Della Maddalena and Prates is significant for both fighters. A win for Della Maddalena could lead him back into title contention, while Prates seeks to establish himself among the elite in the welterweight division. The stakes are high as both fighters aim for future opportunities.
