The UFC is set to return to Perth, Australia, with a Fight Night event scheduled for May 2, headlined by local welterweight Jack Della Maddalena taking on Brazilian contender Carlos Prates.
Organizers have positioned the card in a prime time broadcast window for Australian audiences, underscoring the promotion’s continued effort to strengthen its presence in the region. Perth, which has previously hosted major UFC events, will again serve as a key stage for showcasing both established and emerging talent from around the world.
Della Maddalena, fighting in front of a home crowd, enters the matchup as one of Australia’s most recognizable UFC competitors. Known for his polished boxing, forward pressure, and willingness to engage in striking exchanges, he has built a reputation as an entertaining and technically sound welterweight. A return to Perth offers him the opportunity to compete in his home country in a prominent spot on the card, with local supporters expected to provide a strong backing inside the arena.
Across the Octagon will be Brazil’s Carlos Prates, who brings his own accomplished striking arsenal and finishing instincts to the contest. Brazilian fighters have long played a central role in the UFC’s history, and Prates continues that lineage with an aggressive, offense-minded approach that often produces action-heavy bouts. His style, like Della Maddalena’s, emphasizes stand-up exchanges, which on paper sets the stage for an engaging, high-tempo welterweight clash.
By putting Della Maddalena in a featured bout against a dangerous international opponent, the UFC is reinforcing its strategy of pairing local favorites with global talent when it travels to international markets. The matchup highlights the depth of the welterweight division and offers both fighters an important showcase on a dedicated main card platform.
The May 2 Fight Night event in Perth continues the organization’s pattern of returning to cities where interest in mixed martial arts remains strong. With Della Maddalena representing the local contingent and Prates aiming to score a signature win on foreign soil, the headlining bout gives Australian fans a meaningful focal point for the promotion’s latest visit to Western Australia.
Broadcast and undercard details have not been fully outlined, but the UFC has confirmed that the event will air in a time slot designed to be convenient for viewers across Australia. Additional matchups and event logistics are expected to be announced as the card approaches, with the welterweight main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates already set as the centerpiece of the promotion’s return to Perth.
