Matches To Make After UFC Perth

Who He Should Face Next: Makhachev vs. Garry winner

After Prates secured his seventh knockout win inside the Octagon — third in a row — with a dominant performance over former champion Jack Della, he undoubtedly locked down dibs for the next title shot. At the moment, division king Islam Makhachev is in talks to defend his belt against Ian Machado Garry in a few months, though it has yet to be finalized. If that’s the case, then Prates can sit back, heal and start preparing for the winner.

Winner: Quillan Salkilld

Who He Should Face Next: Renato Moicano

Salkilld impressed in his toughest test to date inside the Octagon by stopping Dariush in the very first round with relative ease (see it again here). Salkilld is on his way up and a fight against Moicano could be in order. Moicano is ranked No. 9 at the moment and recently got back on track with a big win over Chris Duncan earlier this month, snapping his two-fight losing streak.

Winner: Steve Erceg

Who He Should Face Next: Perez vs Madaerji winner

Erceg secured his second straight win by defeating Tim Elliott via unanimous decision, which could get him closer to the Top 10. The former title challenger has found his groove after losing three straight in 2024-2025, so a fight against the winner of the upcoming bout between Alex Perez (No. 10) and Su Madaerji at the end of the month could be in order. If Madaerji defeats Perez he will claim the No. 10 spot, so it would be a good bout for Erceg either way.

Winner: Brando Pericic

Who He Should Face Next: Rizvan Kuniev

Pericic secured his fifth straight win, and third inside the Octagon via knockout after stopping Shamil Gaziev (No. 14) in round two (highlights). The Heavyweight division is in need of contenders and stars, and Pericic is on his way up and will be a Top 15 fighter come next week. As far as what could be next, perhaps a fight against Kuniev is in order. Kuniev is currently ranked No. 8 in the division and has amassed a record of 1-1 so far in his young UFC career. Nevertheless it’s been good enough to shoot him up to a Top 10 ranking, so giving Pericic this chance to fight him seems fair.

Winner: Louie Sutherland

Who He Should Face Next: Gokhan Saricam

Sutherland was able to get back on track after accepting a short-notice fight against Tuivasa, ultimately handing “Bam Bam” his seventh straight loss after 15 minutes of action. It was a much-needed win because it was his first under the UFC banner after losing his first two bouts. I wouldn’t mind seeing him face Saricam next. Saricam made a successful UFC debut just recently by defeating Tanner Boser via knockout just last month (see it here).

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