UFC Perth is set for May 2, 2026, featuring Jack Della Maddalena vs. Caros Prates. MMAmania.com shares betting predictions and invites readers to share their own bets.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Tai Tuivasa of Australia celebrates after winning his heavyweight fight against Derrick Lewis via a second-round knockout during UFC 271 at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images
UFC Perth is less than 24 hours away ā¦
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., May 2, 2026) inside RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. In the main event, former UFC Welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on top Brazilian contender Caros Prates in what should be a banger fight.
We have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called āWeekend Lock,ā where we share one bet that we predict will slap āDown Underā when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (thatās you!), so please tell us your most confident UFC Perth betting lock in the comments section below (see full UFC Perth odds here).
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The main event features former UFC Welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena facing Brazilian contender Caros Prates.
UFC Perth will take place at RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
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Kicking off UFC Perthās main card is fan-favorite, Tai Tuivasa, colliding with Louie Sutherland on short notice (details here). This week, Iām locking in Tuivasaās moneyline at -210.
Yes, the losing streak is real. Tuivasa has dropped six straight fights and hasnāt had his hand raised since 2022. But, context matters. Almost all of those losses came against Top 15-ranked, elite-level competition ā the kind of fighters who separate contenders from the rest of the division. He wasnāt losing to fringe names; on the contrary, he was fighting killers.
Now, UFC is giving him a clear bounce-back opportunity.
Sutherland enters this fight winless (0-2) in UFC, with both losses coming by first round finish. Thatās already a red flag. Add in the fact that heās stepping in on short notice, was stopped two months ago, and the task becomes even more daunting.
Plus, heās just not very good.
Meanwhile, Tuivasa is fighting for his career. This is a must-win fight, and he knows it. To quote him, āhis ass is on the line.ā Those situations often bring out the best in veterans. Add in the hometown advantage ā Perth is going to be electric ā and youāve got a fighter who should be highly motivated to turn things around.
Stylistically, this matchup also favors Tuivasa. Heās still one of the most dangerous early-round knockout artists in the division, with legitimate one-punch power and a willingness to stand and trade. Against an opponent who has already shown durability issues, thatās a recipe for success.
Simply put, this is a step down in competition he has needed.
Heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) is chaos. Tuivasaās durability has taken a hit during his losing streak, and if Sutherland lands something clean early, things could get weird quickly. Thereās also the mental factor ā six straight losses can weigh on any fighter.
Also, maybe at 33 years old, Tuivasa could really be washed.
Still, given the matchup, motivation and experience gap, Tuivasa at -210 looks like one of the safest bounce-back bets on UFC Perthās action-packed card.