Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates are about to go to war.
On Saturday, the UFC returns to the Land Down Under for the second time in 2026, this time headed to RAC Arena for UFC Perth, headlined by a top welterweight clash between “JDM” and Prates. It’s Della Maddalena’s first fight back since dropping the title, and Prates is hoping to make his case for a 170-pound title shot, but who will emerge victorious?
Ahead of UFC Perth, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Saturday’s main event matchup between JDM and Prates, and discuss whether the winner will be fighting for the belt before the end of the year. Additionally, Jed and AK discuss the rise of Quillan Salkilld, the legacy of Beneil Dariush, the surprising line movement in Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg, answer fan questions, and more.
Catch the UFC Perth preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
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