UFC Perth delivered a night of unforgettable action this past Saturday, May 2, 2026, inside the RAC Arena in Western Australia. The main event saw Carlos Prates stop hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena via third-round TKO, while the co-main featured Quillan Salkilld's lightning-fast first-round knockout of veteran Beneil Dariush. Here are the biggest winners and one notable loser from the event.

Winner: Carlos Prates — The Brazilian bomber has been turning heads since his UFC debut, but his performance against Jack Della Maddalena was a statement. Prates systematically dismantled "JDM" with his well-rounded striking over the first two rounds, then sealed the deal late in the third. All seven of his UFC victories have come by knockout, and this might be his most impressive yet. With wins like this, a title shot feels inevitable.

Winner: Quillan Salkilld — Under the radar no more. The 26-year-old Aussie wasted no time against longtime contender Beneil Dariush, securing a first-round TKO just minutes into the bout. Salkilld is now 5-0 inside the Octagon with four finishes, pushing his overall record to 14-1. This victory should earn him a spot in the Top 15, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

Loser: Tai Tuivasa and Beneil Dariush — Both veterans find themselves sharing a difficult spot after tough losses. Tuivasa suffered his seventh straight defeat, losing a unanimous decision to Louie Sutherland. "Bam Bam" hasn't won in over three years, and despite his vow to keep fighting, the promotion may part ways with him. Dariush, meanwhile, dropped his second straight knockout loss, falling to 1-4 in his last five fights with all defeats coming via KO/TKO. Both men face uncertain futures in the promotion.