UFC Fight Night 275: Della Maddalena vs. Prates | Event Profile, Full Results & Legacy
- Daniel Cornmeat
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Introduction
UFC Fight Night 275: Della Maddalena vs. Prates took place on May 2, 2026 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia — the UFC’s fifth visit to Perth and first since UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes in September 2025. The welterweight main event featured No. 1-ranked former champion Jack Della Maddalena defending home turf against No. 5-ranked knockout artist Carlos “The Nightmare” Prates. The card featured 12 Australian fighters.
Prates rolled into Della Maddalena’s backyard and put on one of the most impressive performances of 2026, finishing the former champion via TKO in the third round with knees, kicks, and elbows that severely damaged the hometown fighter. The win improved Prates to 7-1 in the UFC and established him as the clear No. 1 welterweight contender. Perth’s own Quillan Salkilld produced the co-main highlight with a first-round KO of Beneil Dariush ($100k PoN). Australians won four straight on the main card before Prates closed the show.
Quick Stats
📍 Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia | May 2, 2026 | 5th visit to Perth | 12 Australian fighters on card
✅ Result: Carlos Prates def. Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (Strikes) (Round 3)
⭐ Notable: Prates finishes former WW champ in his backyard ($100k PoN) | 7-1 UFC, claims #1 contender | Della Maddalena’s second straight loss | Salkilld KO Dariush R1 ($100k PoN, Perth’s own) | Gaziev vs. Peričić FotN ($100k each) | Steele Sub Mar Fan R1 (heel hook) | Micallef SD Gorimbo | Schultz Sub Johnston R3 (guillotine) | Australians 4 straight main card wins before Prates
Full Results
Carlos Prates def. Jack Della Maddalena — TKO (Strikes) (Round 3) | $100k PoN | Prates 7-1 UFC | #1 WW contender | Della Maddalena’s 2nd straight loss
Quillan Salkilld def. Beneil Dariush — KO R1 ($100k PoN, Perth’s own); Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić — FotN ($100k each); Kody Steele def. Dom Mar Fan — Sub (Heel Hook) R1; Jonathan Micallef def. Themba Gorimbo — SD; Wes Schultz def. Ben Johnston — Sub (Guillotine) R3; Kevin Christian def. Junior Tafa
Legacy & Impact
UFC Perth was a massive statement night for Carlos Prates. The Brazilian walked into the lion’s den and dismantled the former welterweight champion in front of his home crowd, establishing himself as the undeniable next title challenger. Salkilld’s first-round KO of the decorated Dariush in the co-main was the hometown crowd’s biggest moment — a star-making performance for Perth’s newest contender. The card showcased Australia’s growing depth of MMA talent with 12 fighters from the host nation competing.
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