Carlos Prates finished Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth, making him the first fighter to stop Della Maddalena at the UFC level. The fight took place on May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
As of early Tuesday, Prates improved his record to 7-1 in the UFC. Remarkably, all seven victories have come by knockout or technical knockout. He earned his third consecutive stoppage win during this event.
This victory is particularly significant as Della Maddalena was previously the No. 1 contender at welterweight. His loss snapped an impressive 18-fight professional winning streak that was interrupted only by Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.
Prates’s only loss in the UFC came from a decision against Ian Machado Garry. At 32 years old, he has established himself as a formidable knockout artist in the welterweight division.
Key statistics:
- Prates has achieved three consecutive stoppage wins.
- Della Maddalena had an initial UFC record of 8-1 before this fight.
- He won the welterweight title just 11.5 months ago at UFC 315.
- Della Maddalena is currently 29 years old.
- Four Australian-based fighters competed on this card.
- This event marked the fourth consecutive year for UFC events at RAC Arena in Perth.
Following his victory, Prates dubbed himself the new No. 1 contender at 170 pounds. The win left fans and analysts calling for him to challenge for the title soon.