‘Jack had nothing’: Islam Makhachev, other pros react to Carlos Prates’ lopsided knockout at UFC Perth

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: (L-R) Carlos Prates of Brazil knees Jack Della Maddalena of Australia in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at RAC Arena on May 02, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

Carlos Prates got the attention of the UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, the rest of the division, and the UFC roster.

Prates faced former champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Perth card at RAC Arena in Australia. “The Nightmare” lived up to his nickname as he brutalized, battered, and destroyed Della Maddalena en route to a third-round TKO victory.

That’s now three-straight wins, and three consecutive stoppage victories for Prates after losing a decision to Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC Kansas City in April 2025, including a knockout of another former champ Leon Edwards in his prior outing at UFC 322 this past November.

After the win, Prates reiterated what he told MMA Fighting prior to the bout — he wants a title shot and feels he deserves it. Makhachev, rumored next title challenger Machado Garry, and other UFC pros reacted to Prates’ incredible performance.

Good job Nutella cake #ufcperth

— Makhachev Islam (@MAKHACHEVMMA) May 2, 2026

Prates is living up to his fight name 100% dude is scary good! With that finish, how do you see the top of the WW division playing out? Will the UFC give Prates the title shot next? #UFCPerth

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) May 2, 2026

Carlos after I beat Islam – You and I in Brazil let’s do it!

— “The Future” Ian Machado Garry (@iangarryMMA) May 2, 2026