The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Australia for a significant UFC Perth event, headlined by a highly anticipated welterweight bout.
Following a challenging loss to Islam Makhachev in November, Jack Della Maddalena aims to re-enter the title picture in the main event on home soil. His opponent will be the rapidly rising Brazilian fighter Carlos Prates, who seeks a major victory over ‘JDM’ in enemy territory to earn his first opportunity at UFC gold.
The card also features the return of veteran contender Beneil Dariush, who faces the streaking Quillan Salkilld in a crucial lightweight contest.
UFC Perth Main Card Results:
- Welterweight Bout: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
- Lightweight Bout: Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld
- Flyweight Bout: Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg
- Featherweight Bout: Marwan Rahiki vs. Ollie Schmid
- Heavyweight Bout: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic
- Heavyweight Bout: Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland
UFC Perth Preliminary Card Results:
- Middleweight Bout: Cam Rowston defeated Robert Bryczek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa defeated Kevin Christian via TKO (elbows) at 2:42 of Round 1.
- Middleweight Bout: Jacob Malkoun defeated Gerald Meerschaert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Bantamweight Bout: Colby Thicknesse defeated Vince Morales via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Middleweight Bout: Wes Schultz defeated Ben Johnston via submission (guillotine choke) at 1:50 of Round 3.
- Welterweight Bout: Jonathan Micallef defeated Themba Gorimbo via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
- Lightweight Bout: Kody Steele defeated Dom Mar Fan via submission (heel hook) at 3:56 of Round 1.
English Translation:
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading back to Australia for a packed UFC Perth card, headlined by a must-see welterweight showdown.
Coming off a tough loss to Islam Makhachev in November, Jack Della Maddalena will aim to climb back into title contention as he steps into the main event spotlight in his home country. Standing in his path will be the surging Brazilian sensation Carlos Prates, who intends to secure his first shot at UFC gold with a significant win over ‘JDM’ in enemy territory.
Also on the card is the return of perennial contender Beneil Dariush, who faces the streaking standout Quillan Salkilld in a high-stakes lightweight bout.
UFC Perth Main Card (Results):
- Welterweight Bout: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
- Lightweight Bout: Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld
- Flyweight Bout: Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg
- Featherweight Bout: Marwan Rahiki vs. Ollie Schmid
- Heavyweight Bout: Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Pericic
- Heavyweight Bout: Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland
UFC Perth Prelims (Results):
- Middleweight Bout: Cam Rowston def. Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa def. Kevin Christian by TKO (elbows) at 2:42 of Round 1.
- Middleweight Bout: Jacob Malkoun def. Gerald Meerschaert by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Bantamweight Bout: Colby Thicknesse def. Vince Morales by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Middleweight Bout: Wes Schultz def. Ben Johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:50 of Round 3.
- Welterweight Bout: Jonathan Micallef def. Themba Gorimbo by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
- Lightweight Bout: Kody Steele def. Dom Mar Fan by submission (heel hook) at 3:56 of Round 1.
