"Jack Della Maddalena, the former UFC welterweight champion, is set to fight Carlos Prates in his first match since losing the title to Islam Makhachev. Della Maddalena weighed in at 170 pounds, while Prates also made weight at 170 pounds, marking a significant matchup for both fighters."
"Gerald Meerschaert was the only fighter to miss weight at UFC Perth, coming in at 190 pounds, four pounds over the middleweight limit. As a consequence, his opponent Jacob Malkoun will receive 30 percent of Meerschaert's purse due to the weight miss."
"Carlos Prates, known as 'The Nightmare', is on a strong run in the UFC with a record of 6-1, and is coming off a notable knockout victory over former champion Leon Edwards. This fight against Della Maddalena represents a pivotal moment in his career."
UFC Perth features Jack Della Maddalena facing Carlos Prates in a significant welterweight bout. Della Maddalena, a former champion, aims to rebound after a loss to Islam Makhachev. Both fighters made weight, while Gerald Meerschaert missed weight, resulting in a purse penalty. Prates, coming off a knockout victory over Leon Edwards, has a strong UFC record. The event will be streamed live on Paramount+, with prelims starting at 4 a.m. ET and the main card at 7 a.m. ET.
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