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The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for a thrilling UFC Fight Night on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event is headlined by a massive welterweight clash between hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena and the dangerous Brazilian knockout artist Carlos Prates. With a card stacked with top-tier Australian and New Zealand talent, this event is a crucial one for the divisional rankings. Fans around the world are gearing up for this prime-time spectacle, which features a historic 13-fight lineup.
| Event | UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates |
| Date | Saturday, May 2, 2026 |
| Main Card Start | 7:00 PM AWST (Local) / 4:30 PM IST / 7:00 AM ET |
| Prelims Start | 4:00 PM AWST (Local) / 1:30 PM IST / 4:00 AM ET |
| Venue | RAC Arena, Perth, Australia |
UFC Perth 2026 Full Match Card
The card features six explosive main card bouts and a seven-fight preliminary lineup. Local stars like Steve Erceg and Tai Tuivasa are expected to draw a massive home crowd.
Main Card
- Main Event (Welterweight): Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates
- Co-Main Event (Lightweight): 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
Preliminary Card
- Middleweight Bout: Cam Rowston vs Robert Bryczek
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian
- Middleweight Bout: Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert
- Bantamweight Bout: Colby Thicknesse vs Vince Morales
- Middleweight Bout: Ben Johnston vs Wes Schultz
- Welterweight Bout: Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo
- Lightweight Bout: Dom Mar Fan vs Kody Steele
Where To Watch UFC Perth Live Streaming In India, UK, USA, Pakistan, And More
UFC has expanded its global broadcast reach in 2026. Here is the definitive guide on where you can watch the action live in your region.
In India: The event will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English) and Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi). Digital viewers can stream the entire card on the SonyLIV app and website.
In the USA: Starting in 2026, Paramount+ is the exclusive home for all UFC events, including Fight Nights and numbered events. There is no longer a pay-per-view requirement for subscribers.
- In the UK & Ireland: TNT Sports remains the primary broadcaster. Fans can watch the event on TNT Sports channels or stream it via the Discovery+ app.
In Pakistan: Combat sports fans in Pakistan can catch the live action on Ten Sports or stream via the SonyLIV platform available in the region.
In Australia: The event runs in prime time and is available on Paramount+ Australia. Early prelims are also accessible via UFC Fight Pass.
The main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates is particularly significant as Maddalena looks to bounce back after losing his title to Islam Makhachev last year. Prates, coming off back-to-back highlight reel knockouts of Geoff Neal and Leon Edwards, is looking to cement his status as the next big threat in the welterweight division.
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