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UFC Perth: Della Maddalena vs KO-king Prates

5/2/2026

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Maddalena vs Prates

UFC Perth on May 2, 2026 will headline former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates.
Jack Della Maddalena lost the welterweight title to Islam Makhachev on November 15, 2025, and Carlos Prates earned his spot by knocking out Leon Edwards, handing Edwards his career knockout at UFC 322.
Betting lists Carlos Prates at –120 and Jack Della Maddalena +110, with experts split between backing Carlos Prates and predicting a win for Jack Della Maddalena.

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Paramount+ Streams UFC

Paramount+ streams UFC Fight Night Della Maddalena vs. Prates with no pay-per-view fee as part of the subscription.
The $8.99-monthly or $89.99-annual plan grants live access.
Viewers may select English, Spanish or Portuguese audio and stream on three devices such as Apple TV or PlayStation 5.
The card starts at 7 a.m. Eastern Time on May 2, with prelims at 4 a.m.
UFC’s 2026 schedule stays on Paramount+ through a 2033 broadcast deal.

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Prates Targets Title

Carlos Prates says beating Jack Della Maddalena would earn him a welterweight title shot, bypassing Kamaru Usman.
Carlos Prates dismissed a bout with Kamaru Usman, saying a title shot matters.
Islam Makhachev awaits his next welterweight defense as Shavkat Morales and Ian Machado Garry top the contender list.
Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will defend Justin Gaethje at the UFC White House card in June and may vacate to move up.

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Maddalena vs Prates

UFC Perth on May 2, 2026 will headline former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates.
Jack Della Maddalena lost the welterweight title to Islam Makhachev on November 15, 2025, and Carlos Prates earned his spot by knocking out Leon Edwards, handing Edwards his career knockout at UFC 322.
Betting lists Carlos Prates at –120 and Jack Della Maddalena +110, with experts split between backing Carlos Prates and predicting a win for Jack Della Maddalena.

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