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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