Carlos Prates is a prominent Brazilian fighter in the UFC. Photo: Instagram / Carlos Prates
Carlos Prates is just a few steps away from winning the only unreleased belt for Brazil in the Ultimate. After knocking out Leon Edwards , in November 2025, the smoker put his name in the fight for the welterweight title (up to 77kg). However, to earn a chance against Islam Makhachev , he will need to prove his worth against the category's last champion, Jack Della Maddalena, in the main event of UFC Perth , scheduled for this Saturday (2).
Enjoying a great run in the UFC, with six knockout victories that have earned him six performance bonuses in the organization, Carlos Prates needs just one more win to take the top spot in the category, currently held by Jack Della Maddalena.
Former UFC welterweight champion Della Maddalena challenges Carlos Prates . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS
The Australian, for his part, is fighting to prove that he is still capable of staying on top, even after his dominant defeat to Islam Makhachev in his last fight.
Carlos Prates could win an unprecedented UFC title for Brazil.
Although he faces strong competition in the title race, with names like Ian Garry , Michael Morales , and Kamaru Usman , a victory could put Carlos Prates in a position to challenge for the belt and become the first Brazilian to win it in the division.
That's because Gilbert Burns and Thiago Alves already had their opportunities, but ended up being defeated by Kamaru Usman and Georges St-Pierre, respectively.
Carlos Prates wants to fight for the belt in Brazil.
Although his only loss in the UFC was to Ian Gary, Carlos Prates He developed a sort of friendly rivalry with the Irishman.
The smoker claims to have done a covenant With their rival: if both win their next matches, a rematch between them should take place on Brazilian soil.
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Technical Data Sheet UFC Perth
Date: 02/05/2026.
Time: from 5 PM (Brasilia time)
Location: Perth Arena, Perth, Australia.
Where to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD – from 8am (Brasilia time)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Beneil Dariush x Quillan Salkilld
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliot vs. Steve Erceg
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki x Ollie Schmid
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tai Tuivasa x Louie Sutherland
PRELIMINARY CARD – starting at 5 AM (Brasilia time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston x Robert Bryczek
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa vs. Kevin Christian
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun x Gerald Meerschaert
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse vs. Vince Morales
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ben Johnston x Wes Schultz
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan x Kody Steele
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