Carlos Prates stops Jack Della Maddalena in Perth
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- Carlos Prates stopped Jack Della Maddalena at 3:17 of round three with a calf kick, securing a third‑round stoppage at UFC Fight Night Perth on Saturday (AEST).
- Jack Della Maddalena suffered a cut above his right eye in round two and a decisive body strike, dropping his record to 18‑4.
- Islam Makhachev remains the UFC welterweight champion after dethroning Della Maddalena in November and is now a potential opponent for Prates.
- Quillan Salkilld knocked out Beneil Dariush at 3:39 of the first round, improving his UFC record to 5‑0 and 12‑1 overall.
- UFC delivered two stoppages in Perth, highlighting the promotion’s shift toward younger, aggressive strikers in both welterweight and lightweight divisions.
Why it matters: UFC gains a fresh title contender as Prates' 24‑7 record climbs, while Della Maddalena falls to 18‑4, tightening the welterweight division and driving higher ticket sales and pay‑per‑view revenue.
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