Carlos Prates delivered a third-round TKO over Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Combat Night time Perth on Could 2, 2026, in the principle occasion at RAC Area. The Brazilian striker landed leg kicks and elbows that pressured a stoppage at 3:17, marking his second win over a former welterweight champion after Leon Edwards. Daniel Cormier, ex-double champion and longtime coaching associate of present titleholder Islam Makhachev, broke down the efficiency on his podcast.
Cormier Crowns Prates’ Beatdown Over Makhachev’s Title Win
Cormier identified how Prates made Della Maddalena look outmatched. I imply, it feels prefer it’s going to be Ian Garry for the title subsequent. But when it had been to be Prates after that, no one would complain. I’m going to let you know why. As a result of we simply noticed Islam beat Jack Della Maddalena in the way in which that he did. We noticed him dominate Jack Della Maddalena to win the championship. The way in which Islam beat Jack was not almost as spectacular as what Carlos Prates did the opposite day.”
“That was loopy. It appeared like Della Maddalena didn’t belong in there with Prates. If that’s how Carlos fights to any extent further, if that’s who he’s immediately, a man that actually takes his time, he’s affected person, can choose individuals aside like that, and he’s large for the load class, he’s an actual problem. He’s an actual problem. I feel that yesterday that younger man did one thing so particular due to the particular person he did it to.”
Makhachev claimed the welterweight belt from Della Maddalena through unanimous resolution at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, at Madison Sq. Backyard, extending his win streak to 16 and making him the eleventh double champion in UFC historical past. Stats present Makhachev outstruck Della Maddalena 18-0 in takedowns throughout 5 rounds. Prates, now 24-7, holds a 41-104 vital strikes edge in simply three rounds in opposition to the identical fighter.
The shared history places Prates within the contender combine. Ian Machado Garry sits because the probably subsequent challenger to Makhachev’s crown. Prates referred to as his personal shot post-fight: “I needs to be subsequent,” he informed reporters, noting knockouts over two ex-champs who had by no means misplaced that means earlier than. Cormier agreed Prates earned a queue soar after the show.
Della Maddalena dropped to 18-4, his second straight loss. He captured the title from Belal Muhammad through resolution at UFC 315 final Could. Prates, nicknamed “The Nightmare,” stays good within the UFC at 6-0 with all finishes. At 6’0″ with an 80-inch attain, he towers within the division.
Makhachev trains with Cormier at American Kickboxing Academy, the place the ex-champ sees direct ties. Prates’ persistence and measurement might take a look at anybody at 170 kilos. Followers reacted on-line to the beatdown, with fighters calling it a masterpiece. UFC Perth drew massive crowds in Della Maddalena’s Australia hometown, however Prates spoiled the get together.
This units up welterweight drama. Garry awaits a date with Makhachev, but Prates’ assertion win retains him shut. Cormier wraps it as proof of the Brazilian’s menace stage.
