The moment fight fans have been waiting for is here: UFC Fight Night Perth. Headlined by a massive welterweight clash between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates, this card promises exciting fights, heavy hitters, and major implications for the WW division. With a mix of Australian fan favorites, rising prospects, and dangerous finishers, this card has all the ingredients for a great night of fights in Perth.
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Main Card Predictions and Breakdown
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates — Welterweight (Main Event)
In the main event, former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena returns in front of his home crowd against dangerous knockout artist Carlos Prates. JDM brings elite boxing, clean combinations, and strong body work, while Prates brings serious knockout power, confidence, and momentum after big finishes.
This is a high-level striking matchup. Prates will look to land something big early, while JDM will stay composed, build pressure, and break him down over time.
Prediction: Carlos Prates via TKO. His boxing, pressure, and bodywork should wear JDM down and lead to a late finish. (Prates to win -117)
Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld — Lightweight (Co-Main Event)
A very interesting co-main event between veteran Beneil Dariush and rising prospect Quillan Salkilld. Dariush brings elite grappling, experience, and durability, while Salkilld is a dangerous young fighter with power and momentum.
This is a classic veteran vs. prospect matchup. The question is whether Salkilld is ready for this level and whether Dariush’s chin can still hold up.
Prediction: Quillan Salkilld via KO. His momentum and explosiveness could catch Dariush early. (Salkilld to win -450)
Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg — Flyweight
A key flyweight matchup between veteran Tim Elliott and Australia’s own Steve Erceg. Elliott brings experience, awkward movement, and grappling, while Erceg has sharp boxing, composure, and improving all-around skills.
This could be a very technical fight with scrambles and striking exchanges.
Prediction: Steve Erceg via decision. His cleaner striking and control should edge the rounds. (Erceg to win -230)
Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Perić — Heavyweight
A heavyweight clash between Shamil Gaziev and Brando Perić. Gaziev brings power and aggression, while Perić is a younger fighter with knockout potential.
Heavyweight fights are always dangerous, and this one likely won’t go the distance.
Prediction: Shamil Gaziev via KO. His power and pressure could be too much too early. (Gaziev to win +112)
Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland — Heavyweight
A fan-friendly heavyweight fight featuring Australia’s Tai Tuivasa against Louie Sutherland. Tuivasa brings huge knockout power and crowd energy, while Sutherland steps in looking to make a name for himself.
This is a classic brawl-type matchup or could be a very boring HW match.
Prediction: Tai Tuivasa via KO. His experience and power in front of the home crowd could lead to a big finish. (Tuivasa to win -205)
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