The bout between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates has been confirmed as the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday, May 2 at RAC Arena in Perth. The event airs live in Australian prime time, making it an early-morning broadcast in the U.S. Tickets are expected to go on sale shortly via Ticketek.
Former welterweight champion Della Maddalena (18-3) looks to return to winning ways after losing his title by decision to Islam Makhachev last November at UFC 322. Before that, the 29-year-old Perth native had recorded 18 consecutive wins.
Prates (23-7) of Brazil is looking for his third win in a row, following knockouts of Leon Edwards and Geoff Neal last year. The 32-year-old former Muay Thai fighter had previously competed in Perth in August 2024, scoring a knockout win over Li Jingliang.
The U.S. broadcast on Paramount+ is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT for the main card, according to UFC.com and UFC Fight Club. The prelims are expected to start at 4:00 a.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. PT, per ESPN’s event listing, though times are subject to change.
Other bouts on the UFC Perth card are expected to be confirmed shortly.