Della Maddalena-Prates UFC 327 Booked

- Jack Della Maddalena is fighting to get back into title contention after losing the UFC Welterweight Championship to Islam Makhachev in his last bout at UFC 322 in November 2025. Prior to that, he had won the title by defeating Belal Muhammad. - Carlos Prates, known as "The Nightmare," has had a rapid ascent since earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023. He has earned a "Performance of the Night" bonus in all six of his UFC victories. - This matchup features a clash between two of the division's most dangerous strikers; Prates has 18 career knockouts, while Della Maddalena has 12. Prates' last 12 wins have all come by way of KO/TKO. - As of February 2026, Carlos Prates is ranked #5 in the UFC welterweight division, while former champion Jack Della Maddalena is ranked #1 following his title loss. - Before joining the UFC, Prates honed his striking by living and competing in Thailand for six years, where he accumulated over 100 Muay Thai bouts. - The Australian Della Maddalena began his professional MMA career with two losses before amassing an 18-fight win streak that saw him capture the UFC welterweight title. - UFC 327 is scheduled to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The card is also expected to feature a light heavyweight bout between Dominick Reyes and Johnny Walker.