Overview
- Carlos Prates, fighting Saturday in Perth, stopped former champion Jack Della Maddalena by third‑round TKO after crippling his lead leg with low kicks.
- At the post‑fight news conference he said “I should be next,” pointing to knockout wins over two recent titleholders and a 7‑1 UFC run with multiple bonuses.
- Reports indicate Islam Makhachev is expected to face Ian Machado Garry on August 15 at UFC 330, though the UFC has not announced the bout, leaving Prates angling for the winner.
- Della Maddalena’s team at Scrappy MMA issued a statement saying they will rebuild after the ex‑champ suffered a second straight defeat and his first UFC stoppage loss.
- Prates left the event in a boot after injuring his own leg throwing kicks, underscoring how sustained calf and thigh attacks can damage both fighters even in a one‑sided win.