UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Australia
Main Card • Final
R3, 3:17
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:29
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:47
Finish Bonus
New Zealand
R2, 3:44
Fight of the Night
Finish Bonus
England
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Poland
R1, 2:42
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 1:50
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
Zimbabwe
R1, 3:56
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Performance & Fight Bonus Recipients
Brando Peričić
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Shamil Gaziev
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Carlos Prates
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Quillan Salkilld
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Marwan Rahiki
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Brando Peričić
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Junior Tafa
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Wes Schultz
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Kody Steele
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Fight of the Night: Brando Peričić and Shamil Gaziev each received an elevated $100,000 bonus for their thrilling heavyweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld each collected $100,000 for their dramatic knockout victories in the main and co-main events.
Finish Bonus: Other stoppage winners on the card—Marwan Rahiki, Brando Peričić, Junior Tafa, Wes Schultz, and Kody Steele—each received an additional $25,000 finish bonus.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | $100,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | — | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter base purses are not publicly disclosed by Australian combat sports authorities. Disclosed figures represent promotional bonus awards ($100,000 Fight of the Night / Performance of the Night bonuses, and $25,000 Finish Bonuses for non-POTN stoppage winners). Gerald Meerschaert forfeited 30% of his purse to Jacob Malkoun for missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates
Carlos Prates registered 3 official knockdowns over former title challenger Jack Della Maddalena, setting a promotional record for the most knockdowns scored in a Perth main event.
The card generated a gate of $3,074,696 with an official attendance of 13,839 fans, setting a new arena record for a non-PPV UFC Fight Night in Western Australia.
Australian standout Quillan Salkilld stopped veteran top-contender Beneil Dariush via TKO in just 3:29 of round 1, marking the biggest home upset of the night.
Australian fighters picked up 7 victories across the 13-bout card (Salkilld, Erceg, Peričić, Rowston, Tafa, Malkoun, Micallef), matching the most wins by home athletes at an Australian UFC event.
Brando Peričić and Shamil Gaziev traded 151 combined significant strikes in under two rounds before Peričić’s walk-off KO, earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night award.
Louie Sutherland controlled Tai Tuivasa on the canvas and against the cage for 11 minutes and 45 seconds, setting a 3-round promotional heavyweight control time benchmark.
Kody Steele submitted Dom Mar Fan in 3:56 of Round 1, achieving only the fourth inverted heel hook submission victory in modern UFC lightweight history.
Steve Erceg landed 136 significant strikes over 15 minutes in his victory over Tim Elliott, marking one of the top five three-round striking totals in UFC flyweight history.
Junior Tafa secured his fastest 205-pound promotional victory, defeating Kevin Christian via TKO from punches and elbows in 2:42 of the opening frame.
Cam Rowston held top control for over 10 minutes against Robert Bryczek, cementing a clean 30-27 sweep across all official judges’ scorecards.
Wes Schultz survived 9 minutes and 16 seconds of positional control from Ben Johnston before securing a fight-ending guillotine choke at 1:50 of Round 3.
The promotion awarded four $100,000 bonuses alongside $25,000 finish bonuses for all other stoppage winners, paying out over $500,000 in post-fight incentive checks.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates take place?
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates took place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Who won the main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates?
Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena via TKO (leg kicks and elbows) at 3:17 of Round 3 after scoring three knockdowns.
Who won the co-main event between Beneil Dariush and Quillan Salkilld?
Quillan Salkilld secured a major upset over Beneil Dariush via TKO (punches) at 3:29 of Round 1, earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Which bout won Fight of the Night at UFC Perth?
The heavyweight clash between Brando Peričić and Shamil Gaziev earned Fight of the Night, with both fighters collecting $100,000 bonuses.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates?
Four fighters received elevated $100,000 bonuses: Brando Peričić vs. Shamil Gaziev (Fight of the Night), and Carlos Prates and Quillan Salkilld (Performance of the Night). All other stoppage winners received an additional $25,000 finish bonus.
What was the result of the Steve Erceg vs. Tim Elliott flyweight fight?
Steve Erceg defeated Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) after landing 136 significant strikes.
How did Louie Sutherland defeat Tai Tuivasa?
Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26), amassing 11:45 of control time. Tuivasa was also deducted one point in round 3 for an illegal knee.
How did Australian fighters perform on the fight card?
Australian fighters earned 7 victories on the card: Quillan Salkilld, Steve Erceg, Brando Peričić, Cam Rowston, Junior Tafa, Jacob Malkoun, and Jonathan Micallef.
Did anyone miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates?
Yes. Gerald Meerschaert weighed in at 190 lbs (4 lbs over the middleweight non-title limit). He was fined 30% of his purse, and his bout against Jacob Malkoun proceeded at catchweight.
What was the official attendance and gate at RAC Arena?
The event drew a crowd of 13,839 fans and produced a live gate of $3,074,696 at RAC Arena in Perth.
Where was the event broadcast in the United States?
Both the preliminary card and main card were broadcast live in the United States on Paramount+.
How did Junior Tafa win his light heavyweight fight?
Junior Tafa finished Kevin Christian via TKO (punches and elbows) at 2:42 of Round 1, earning a $25,000 finish bonus.
What submission did Kody Steele use to defeat Dom Mar Fan?
Kody Steele locked in an inverted heel hook to submit Dom Mar Fan at 3:56 of Round 1.
How did Wes Schultz win against Ben Johnston?
After being controlled for over nine minutes, Wes Schultz secured a guillotine choke submission at 1:50 of Round 3.
How many bouts took place on the card?
The event featured 13 official bouts, including 6 on the main card and 7 on the preliminary card.
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