Live: UFC Perth media day video | Della Maddalena vs. Prates

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 27: Jack Della Maddalena speaks during the UFC Fight Night Perth Press Conference at RAC Arena on March 27, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Zuffa LLC)

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is holding a special pre-fight media day this morning (Thurs., April 29, 2026) for the upcoming UFC Perth: “Della Maddalena vs. Prates” mixed martial arts (MMA) event on Paramount+, scheduled for this Sat. night (May 2) inside the RAC Arena in Perth Australia

The LIVE video stream gets underway promptly at 5 a.m. ET featuring the following fighters:

No. 1-ranked Welterweight contender Jack Della Maddalena
No. 5-ranked Welterweight contender Carlos Prates
No. 12-ranked Lightweight contender Beneil Dariush
Rising Australian star Quillan Salkilld
Fan favorite Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa

“He’s an awesome fighter —really a dangerous guy, an exciting guy to watch,” Jack Della Maddalena told UFC.com about his opponent, Carlos Prates. “He gets into a flow, and he looks really good. He put a lot of good fighters down for the count; it’s gonna be exciting. You’ve gotta be absolutely switched on —can’t lose focus in this one —but I believe we’ve got the skills to really push him, put a hard pace forward. I believe I’ve got the defensive skills to stay away from the big shots. I’m excited to perform, test my skills against an elite striker.”