Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates successfully completed official weigh-ins on April 30, 2026, for their headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 275 [4].
The results are critical because they confirm the main event can proceed as scheduled in Perth, Australia, without adjustments to the bout's terms. Any failure to meet the weight limit would have jeopardized the fight or shifted it to a catchweight contest.
The weigh-in process began at nine p.m. ET [3]. Della Maddalena enters the contest as the No. 2 ranked fighter in the welterweight division [1]. He faces Carlos Prates, who currently holds the No. 7 ranking in the same division [2]. Both athletes met the required limits to ensure the headliner remains official [4].
While the main event is set, the rest of the card saw some instability. Reports indicate that while the headliner is official, one fighter on the card missed weight [4]. The specific identity of the fighter who missed weight was not detailed in the primary reports, though the event's overall stability was impacted.
Other bout requirements were also finalized during the session. For the co-main event, a bantamweight non-title bout, the maximum weight limit was set at 156 pounds [5]. This limit allows for a slight variance from the standard bantamweight cap when a title is not on the line.
The event marks a significant return for the UFC to Perth, where the rankings of the welterweight division are expected to shift based on the outcome of the Della Maddalena and Prates clash. With both fighters now cleared for action, the focus moves to the Octagon.
“Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates successfully completed official weigh-ins”
The successful weigh-in for the main event ensures that the UFC's top-ranked welterweights will compete under standard conditions, maintaining the integrity of the divisional rankings. However, the report of a weight miss elsewhere on the card suggests potential changes to the undercard's purse structures or fight terms, which is common when fighters fail to meet their contracted weight.
