Jack Della Maddalena makes his return to the Octagon for the first time since he lost the UFC welterweight title to Islam Makhachev last November, the Australian set for battle with Brazilian Carlos Prates at UFC Fight Night Perth.
Della Maddalena was completely outclassed by Makhachev, the 29-year-old's title reign lasting just 118 days after he had taken the strap from Belal Muhammad earlier in 2025.
But back in his hometown, Della Maddalena will be confident he can bounce back against Prates at RAC Arena on Saturday night [AEST, early Saturday morning ET].
Joining him on the main card are fellow West Aussies Quillan Salkilld and Steve Erceg, who fight Beneil Dariush and Tim Elliot respectively.
MMA Fighting has UFC Perth results for the JDM vs. Prates fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Saturday morning.
In the main event, former UFC champion Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates clash in a pivotal welterwight contest. Della Maddalena is competing in his first fight since losing his title to Islam Makhachev this past November, while Prates has won his past two fights via knockout.
Beneil Dariush and Quillan Salkilld compete in a lighweight contest in the co-main event.
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