Former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena faces rising contender Carlos Prates in the main event of UFC Fight Night on May 2 in Perth, Australia. This welterweight bout tops the card, announced in the 2026 schedule update. Della Maddalena seeks to rebound while Prates aims to climb rankings with his knockout power. It impacts the welterweight division by potentially crowning a new top contender amid title uncertainties. Fans anticipate a striking war given both fighters' styles. Next, winner could eye title shot trajectory.
UFC Fight Night: JDM vs. Prates
Saturday, May 2, 2026
