Carlos Prates News
UFC Perth Bonus Report: Carlos Prates one of four 'POTN' winners
Chris Taylor - May 2, 2026
The Octagon returned to Australia for today’s UFC Perth event, and four fighters wound up taking home $100k bonuses. This morning’s fight card was headlined by a key welterweight contest featuring former champion Jack Della Maddalena taking on rising division contender Carlos Prates. The highly anticipated showdown resulted in a coming out party for the Brazilian known as ‘The Nightmare’. Prates was able to get the better of Della Maddalena in the standup right from the opening horn, blasting the Aussie with low kicks, knees and heavy punches. After nearly finishing the fight in the late stages of round two, Carlos Prates proceeded to drop ‘JDM’ on three occasions in round three, this before ultimately finishing him off with ground and pound strikes (see that here). The impressive victory puts Prates right into title contention, as he is now 5-1 over his past six fights, with all 5 wins coming by way of KO/TKO.
Pros react after Carlos Prates destroys Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth
Chris Taylor - May 2, 2026
Today’s UFC Perth event was headlined by a key welterweight bout featuring Jack Della Maddalena taking on Carlos Prates. Della Maddalena (16-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing the promotion‘s welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in November of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘JDM’ had put together an eighteen-fight winning streak, which included victories over Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.
UFC Perth Results: Carlos Prates TKO's Jack Della Maddalena (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 2, 2026
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Perth results, including the welterweight main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates. Della Maddalena (16-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the promotion‘s welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in November of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘JDM’ had put together an eighteen-fight winning streak, which included victories over Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.
UFC Perth: 'Della Maddalena vs. Prates' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 2, 2026
The Octagon returns to Australia for today’s UFC Perth event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates. Della Maddalena (16-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the promotion‘s welterweight title to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in November of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘JDM’ had put together an eighteen-fight winning streak, which included victories over Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns and Kevin Holland.
UFC Perth headliner Carlos Prates explains why he will never get married
BJ Penn Staff - April 29, 2026
UFC headliner Carlos Prates won’t be tying the knot any time soon. Prates, one of the top contenders in the UFC welterweight division, is set to take on the division’s former champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of the promotion’s latest stop in Australia this weekend.
Pro fighters make their picks for Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates
Cole Shelton - April 28, 2026
The UFC is in Perth, Australia, on Saturday for a solid UFC Perth card. In the main event, former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on Carlos Prates in a potential title eliminator bout. Heading into the bout, Della Maddalena is a -104 underdog, while the Brazilian is a -120 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the bout at UFC Perth, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight fight. The majority of pros lean towards Prates getting the win in enemy territory, but all are expecting a close fight.
UFC Perth headliner Carlos Prates not dwelling on Conor McGregor fight, focused on Jack Della Maddalena
Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 27, 2026
Carlos Prates isn’t dwelling on not being the opponent for Conor McGregor’s comeback fight. UFC CEO Dana White has said he feels optimistic about the “Notorious” one’s return to the Octagon. While the date isn’t confirmed, the UFC boss admitted to reporters that International Fight Week sounds like a good window. McGregor likely won’t be meeting Prates in his first fight since 2021, given that Prates has a clash with Jack Della Maddalena on Saturday.
Carlos Prates vows to KO Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth to secure title shot: 'No one else'
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2026
Carlos Prates is looking to secure a welterweight title shot at UFC Perth. Prates is set to headline the Fight Night card on May 2 against Jack Della Maddalena in a highly anticipated fight. Heading into the bout, Prates is a -106 underdog while the Aussie is a -120 favorite on FanDuel.
Carlos Prates responds to Conor McGregor bout rumors: 'I just want to fight, man'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 24, 2026
Carlos Prates is aware that some fans have linked him to a showdown with Conor McGregor, and he has given a response. McGregor had the combat sports world buzzing when he claimed to have accepted a fight with an unnamed UFC star in a deleted X post.
Carlos Prates predicts Islam Makhachev's next welterweight title opponent
Harry Kettle - January 24, 2026
Carlos Prates has given his thoughts on who could be next for UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev. As we know, Islam Makhachev is the number one pound for pound fighter in mixed martial arts today. He is the current UFC welterweight champion, and he is ready to take on any challengers that come his way. While we don’t know exactly how much longer he’s got left as an active competitor in the sport, his immediate future looks pretty bright.
Jack Della Maddalena called out by rising UFC welterweight contender
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 10, 2025
Jack Della Maddalena has a willing dance partner when he’s ready to step back inside the UFC Octagon. Maddalena recently lost the UFC Welterweight Championship to Islam Makhachev inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. “JDM” tried to create opportunities, but the elite grappling of Makhachev paved the way for a new 170-pound king.
Michael Morales and Carlos Prates get huge praise from Belal Muhammad following UFC 322
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2025
Belal Muhammad was paying attention to the UFC 322 card, and he has big praise for Michael Morales and Carlos Prates. Morales and Prates both had statement-making performances inside Madison Square Garden in New York City recently. Morales starched grappling specialist and highly regarded contender Sean Brady in the first round. Prates found himself on the good side of the highlight reel, becoming the first fighter to knock Leon Edwards out.
Pros react after Carlos Prates KO's Leon Edwards at UFC 322: "Me next!"
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 322 main card lineup featured a high stakes welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Carlos Prates. Edwards (22-6 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Rocky’ was coming off defeats to Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad in his most previous Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, the former welterweight champion had earned wins over Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman (x2).
UFC 322 Results: Carlos Prates KO's Leon Edwards (Video)
Chris Taylor - November 15, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 322 results, including the highly anticipated welterweight bout between Leon Edwards and Carlos Prates. Edwards (22-5 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘Rocky’ has suffered defeats to Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad in his most recent Octagon appearances. Prior to those setbacks, the former welterweight champion was coming off wins over Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman (x2).
Kamaru Usman favors Carlos Prates over Leon Edwards at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 14, 2025
UFC legend Kamaru Usman has explained why Carlos Prates should fancy his chances against Leon Edwards at UFC 322. Tomorrow night, Leon Edwards will attempt to get back in the win column after two dominant defeats at the hands of Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady. While there’s no guarantee that he’s going to get past Carlos Prates, his fans will feel good knowing he’s going against a striker as opposed to another wrestler.
Carlos Prates sees a chance to jump Ian Garry and Sean Brady: "I strongly believe I’ll be next for the belt"
Dylan Bowker - November 13, 2025
Carlos Prates has a layout for how he could vault over Ian Garry, who has a win over him, as well as Sean Brady, depending on how his fight plays out. UFC 322 is not just a card with tremendous importance to the welterweight division, but there are multiple fights playing out over the coming days that can inform the 170-pound hierarchy. Prates prepares to take on former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards, with Jack Della Maddalena defending his 170-pound crown against Islam Makhachev in the main event set for Saturday, November 15th. The subsequent weekend, Ian Machado Garry will collide with another ex-UFC welterweight kingpin in Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of UFC Qatar.
Carlos Prates believes Leon Edwards is no longer a true contender: 'He's done'
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2025
Carlos Prates believes Leon Edwards is done as a true contender at welterweight. Prates is set to take on Edwards in a pivotal fight at welterweight on the main card of UFC 322. The winner of the fight will be right in the title picture, and Prates is confident that it will be him.
Michael 'Venom' Page backs Leon Edwards to defeat Carlos Prates at UFC 322
Harry Kettle - November 7, 2025
UFC star Michael ‘Venom’ Page believes Leon Edwards is still good enough to defeat Carlos Prates at UFC 322. At UFC 322, Leon Edwards will go head to head with rising contender Carlos Prates in the welterweight division. While ‘Rocky’ has been on a rough run of form as of late, Prates has the potential to be a future title contender – and potentially a really big star in mixed martial arts as a whole.