Prates Stopped Della Maddalena in Perth to Claim a Major Win
Carlos Prates stopped former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena at 3:17 of round three in the UFC Fight Night main event on May 2, 2026. The bout headlined UFC Perth at RAC Arena in Western Australia.
A high-stakes homecoming main event
Della Maddalena entered in front of his home crowd after losing the UFC welterweight title. Prates arrived as a dangerous finisher in the division, making the contest an important test for both men.
The Australian had early moments, but Prates began landing clean punches as the fight developed. The Brazilian’s pressure and accuracy shifted the momentum during the third round.
Prates finished the contest with strikes at 3:17 of round three. The official method was a technical knockout, not a decision, and the result gave him a significant victory over a former champion.
UFC Perth’s main event result
The fight took place at RAC Arena on May 2, 2026, and topped the UFC Fight Night card. The official UFC event page lists the date and venue, while the scorecards page records the stoppage method and time.
Della Maddalena suffered a second-round? no: the stoppage came in round three. Prates’s result moved him further into the welterweight title conversation, while the former champion’s return ended in a home loss.
UFC’s report and official result record support the central facts: Prates won by third-round TKO, and the event took place in Perth. The outcome should be kept distinct from other Perth card finishes.
