UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Full Fight Card, Date, Time & How to Watch

This is a high-stakes welterweight main event featuring two of the division’s top contenders.

Jack Della Maddalena, the hometown hero fighting in Perth, is looking to rebound after losing the UFC Welterweight Championship to Islam Makhachev in November 2025. The 29-year-old Australian is a well-rounded fighter with excellent striking, sharp elbows, and strong wrestling defense. He has been one of the most consistent performers in the division, boasting an impressive UFC record and multiple Performance of the Night bonuses.

Carlos “The Nightmare” Prates is one of the most dangerous strikers in the welterweight division. The Brazilian has won his last two fights by knockout (including a highlight-reel finish over former champion Leon Edwards) and possesses terrifying power with 18 career knockouts. At 6'1" with a 78-inch reach, Prates has a significant size and reach advantage over the shorter Della Maddalena.

When Is UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates?

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

What Time Does Start UFC Della Maddalena vs. Prates?

Prelims: 4:00 a.m. ET / 1:00 a.m. PT

Main Card: 7:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 a.m. PT

Where Is UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates?

The event takes place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.How To Watch UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates?Broadcast: Paramount+ (live in the United States)

Entire card streams exclusively on Paramount+.

UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Main Card

Welterweight – Main Event: Jack Della Maddalena (18-3-0) vs Carlos Prates (23-7-0)

Lightweight – Co-Main Event: Beneil Dariush (23-7-1) vs Quillan Salkilld (11-1-0)

Heavyweight: Tai Tuivasa (14-9-0) vs Sean Sharaf (4-2-0)

Flyweight: Steve Erceg (13-4-0) vs Tim Elliott (21-13-1)

Middleweight: Jacob Malkoun (9-3-0) vs Gerald Meerschaert (37-21-0)

UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Prelims

Light Heavyweight: Junior Tafa (6-5-0) vs Kevin Christian (9-3-0)

Middleweight: Cam Rowston (14-3-0) vs Robert Bryczek (18-6-0)

Lightweight: Kody Steele (7-1-0) vs Dom Mar Fan (9-2-0)

Welterweight: Themba Gorimbo (14-6-0) vs Jonathan Micallef (9-1-0)

Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev (14-2-0) vs Brando Peričić (6-1-0)

Bantamweight: Vince Morales (16-10-0) vs Colby Thicknesse (8-1-0)