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Perth Welterweight Showdown: Della Maddalena Fights Prates
1 Mar
Summary
- Jack Della Maddalena will headline UFC Fight Night in Perth.
- The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026.
- This fight night is designed for prime-time Australian viewing.
UFC's No. 1 ranked welterweight, Jack Della Maddalena, is slated to headline an upcoming UFC Fight Night event in his home city of Perth. The highly anticipated bout against Brazilian challenger Carlos Prates is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the RAC Arena.
This event, dubbed 'UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena v Prates,' is set to be a landmark occasion for Australian fight fans. It will be the first UFC Fight Night held in Australia to be broadcast during prime-time viewing hours for the local audience. Prelims are scheduled to commence at 4 PM local time, with the main card starting at 7 PM local time.
The fight marks Della Maddalena's return to the octagon following his previous bout in November. Prates, nicknamed 'The Nightmare,' is familiar with Perth, having previously competed in the city during UFC 305 in 2024. The UFC anticipates significant ticket demand and record viewership for this event.
