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UFC Confirms Della Maddalena vs. Prates Main Event in Perth on May 2

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UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Headed to Perth

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially announced a thrilling welterweight main event featuring hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates. This highly anticipated bout is scheduled for a UFC Fight Night event in Perth, Australia, on May 2, at the RAC Arena. The fight marks Della Maddalena's significant return to competition following his recent title loss.

"UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena v Prates" will be headlined by the Australian fighter in his hometown of Perth, promising an electrifying atmosphere for fans.

Event Details

The UFC confirmed this matchup on a Saturday, building on an initial report by ESPN. The main event between Della Maddalena and Prates is set for an intense five rounds.

  • Date: Thursday, May 2
  • Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
  • Event Title: UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena v Prates
  • Preliminaries Start: 4:00 PM local time (6:00 PM AEST)
  • Main Card Commences: 7:00 PM local time (9:00 PM AEST)

Peter Kloczko, Senior Vice President of UFC Australia and New Zealand, commented on the event, acknowledging a partnership with the WA Government and Tourism Western Australia.

Jack Della Maddalena's Background

Jack Della Maddalena, a former UFC welterweight champion and currently ranked as the No. 1 welterweight, will be competing in his first bout since losing his title. His last fight was at UFC 322 in New York, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev in November.

Prior to this defeat, Della Maddalena had an impressive undefeated record within the UFC, which included an 18-fight win streak and a championship victory over Belal Muhammad. His return to the octagon in Perth is highly anticipated by his local fanbase.

Carlos Prates' Background

Carlos Prates, known by his formidable nickname ‘The Nightmare’, enters this main event holding a strong two-fight winning streak. His sole loss within the UFC octagon was a decision against Ian Machado Garry.

Since that setback, Prates has demonstrated remarkable resilience and skill, securing consecutive victories against former welterweight champion Leon Edwards and Geoff Neal. Prates is no stranger to Perth, having previously competed in the city at UFC 305 in 2024. He will be looking to continue his upward trajectory against the top-ranked Della Maddalena.