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The UFC heads back to Perth this weekend for a Fight Night card headlined by a welterweight showdown that could shake up the title picture at 170 pounds. Former champion Jack Della Maddalena returns home to Australia to take on Carlos Prates in a five-round main event where both fighters have something to prove.

Della Maddalena hasn’t fought since dropping the belt to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 last November. It was a lopsided loss that resulted in a unanimous decision, but Makhachev is arguably the most dominant fighter on the planet, riding a win streak that spans more than a decade. Before that fight, Della Maddalena had torn through the welterweight division, rattling off eight consecutive UFC victories including a championship win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315. He’s 29, he’s back in his hometown, and the bounce-back opportunity couldn’t be more clear.

Prates, on the other hand, has been on a collision course with the division’s elite. After suffering his lone UFC defeat to Ian Machado Garry in April 2025, the Brazilian responded with two straight highlight-reel knockouts: a spinning back elbow finish of Geoff Neal, followed by a devastating stoppage of former champion Leon Edwards at Madison Square Garden. Prates is hitting his peak at the perfect time, and a win over Della Maddalena in his own backyard would make his case for a title shot difficult to ignore.

Here’s a full rundown of the card details, schedule, and betting markets available at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.

UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Time, Date, & Location

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, May 2
  • Start Time: 4:00 AM ET (Prelims), 7:00 AM ET (Main Card)
  • 🏟️ Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
  • 💻 Streaming: Paramount+

UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Full Card & Odds

Prates is listed as a short -120 favorite at Hard Rock Bet, with Della Maddalena priced at +100.

It’s about as close to a pick’em as you’ll find in a main event, and the odds reflect just how evenly matched these two are heading into Saturday.

Odds subject to change.

Favorite
Underdog
Kody Steele (-200)Dom Mar Fan (+160)
Jonathan Micallef (-250)Themba Gorimbo (+195)
Ben Johnston (-145)Wes Schultz (+120)
Colby Thicknesse (-145)Vince Morales (+115)
Jacob Malkoun (-1000)Gerald Meerschaert (+700)
Junior Tafa (-210)Kevin Christian (+165)
Cam Rowston (-160)Robert Bryczek (+130)
Tai Tuivasa (-220)Louie Sutherland (+175)
Brando Pericic (-140)Shamil Gaziev (+115)
Marwan Rahiki (-750)Ollie Schmid (+525)
Steve Erceg (-200)Tim Elliott (+165)
Quillan Salkilld (-475)Beneil Dariush (+350)
Carlos Prates (-120)Jack Della Maddalena (+100)

Available Markets for Della Maddalena vs. Prates at Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet offers a full slate of wagering markets for every fight on the card, including the options listed below:

🥊 Total Rounds

Round totals let you bet on the expected length of the fight, with the following numbers on offer:

  • Over/Under 1.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 2.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 3.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 4.5 Rounds

🏆 Winning Method

Method-of-victory markets allow you to predict exactly how the fight ends:

  • Jack Della Maddalena by Decision
  • Jack Della Maddalena by KO/TKO
  • Jack Della Maddalena by Submission
  • Carlos Prates by Decision
  • Carlos Prates by KO/TKO
  • Carlos Prates by Submission

Additional method markets include:

  • Either Fighter to Win by KO/TKO or DQ
  • Either Fighter to Win by Submission
  • Finish Only Winner
  • Decision Only Winner
  • Fight to Go the Distance (Yes/No)

📊 Round & Fight Props

For more granular action, round-specific and prop markets are also available:

  • Winning Round (Exact Round Finish)
  • Winning Round Grouped
  • Alternate Winning Round
  • Alternate Winning Round Grouped
  • Round 1 Outcome

The prelims kick off at 4:00 AM ET, with the main card following at 7:00 AM ET. The entire event streams live on Paramount+.

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Michael Sciangula

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