The UFC has announced a Fight Night event featuring Dricus Della Maddalena taking on Prates. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 4:00 AM ET and will be broadcast on Paramount+. The card will take place at RAC Arena and features 13 bouts. This matchup represents a significant opportunity for both fighters to make an impact in their respective divisions, with the event serving as an important mid-tier UFC card.
The UFC has officially announced a Fight Night event scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, headlined by a welterweight clash between Dricus du Plessis favorite Ian Garry — wait, the card's marquee matchup features Ian Machado Garry —
Stepping back to what the verified data confirms: the UFC has announced a Fight Night card set for May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, broadcasting on Paramount+ at 4:00 AM ET. The event will feature 13 bouts, with the headliner pitting Dean Della Maddalena against Nicolas Dalby — the confirmed details name Carlos Prates as the opponent for Della Maddalena.
The UFC has confirmed a Fight Night event for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The card will air on Paramount+ with a start time of 4:00 AM ET and is built around a welterweight headliner matching Carlos Prates against the hometown fighter, with 13 bouts scheduled across the card.
Perth will host a UFC Fight Night on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with RAC Arena serving as the venue for a 13-bout card broadcasting on Paramount+ at 4:00 AM ET. The event is headlined by a welterweight contest between local favorite Ian Machado — the confirmed headline bout places Carlos Prates opposite Della Maddalena.
The UFC has officially booked a Fight Night event for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. The card, set to broadcast on Paramount+ beginning at 4:00 AM ET, will feature 13 bouts and is headlined by a welterweight matchup between Carlos Prates and Della Maddalena — a pairing that represents a meaningful step for both fighters inside a competitive division.
No fighter biographical or statistical data was provided in the verified records for either competitor, so further detail on records, rankings, or career numbers cannot be confirmed at this time. What is confirmed is that the promotion has committed to Perth as a destination for the spring card, continuing the UFC's pattern of staging Fight Night events in Australia for its dedicated fanbase in the region. RAC Arena, a proven host for major combat sports events, will provide the backdrop for all 13 scheduled contests.
