The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Australia for a highly anticipated UFC Perth event, headlined by a crucial welterweight showdown. In the main event, Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena aimed to rebound and re-enter the title picture on home soil against the dangerous Brazilian prospect Carlos Prates, who sought a significant victory in enemy territory to advance his claim for UFC gold.
The card also featured a pivotal lightweight clash as perennial contender Beneil Dariush faced the streaking Quillan Salkilld.
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 defeated Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa defeated Kevin Christian by TKO (elbows) at 2:42 of Round 1.
- Middleweight Bout: Jacob Malkoun defeated Gerald Meerschaert by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Bantamweight Bout: Colby Thicknesse defeated Vince Morales by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
- Middleweight Bout: Wes Schultz defeated Ben Johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1:50 of Round 3.
- Welterweight Bout: Jonathan Micallef defeated Themba Gorimbo by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
- Lightweight Bout: Kody Steele defeated Dom Mar Fan by submission (heel hook) at 3:56 of Round 1.