UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates is scheduled for May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The event will air on Paramount+ at 4:00 AM UTC. This marks another international UFC Fight Night card, continuing the promotion's global expansion strategy. The early morning time slot reflects the Australian time zone, making it accessible for local fans. This event follows the recent Sterling vs. Zalal card from April 25.
Jack Della Maddalena and Nicolas Prates will headline a UFC Fight Night card scheduled for May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The event will broadcast on Paramount+ at 4:00 AM UTC, a time slot that places the card in prime viewing hours for fans in Australia.
The promotion has not released full verified fighter data for either headliner ahead of this announcement, but the matchup between Della Maddalena and Prates represents a significant welterweight contest on home soil for the Perth-based Australian. The card follows closely behind the Sterling vs. Zalal Fight Night from April 25, continuing a busy stretch on the UFC calendar.
Why it matters
- RAC Arena in Perth gives Australian fans a rare hometown UFC main event experience
- The back-to-back Fight Night scheduling underscores the UFC's ongoing push to expand its international footprint
- A welterweight headliner in this division carries significant rankings implications as the 170-pound picture continues to evolve
