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 Jack Della Maddalena via technical knockout in the third round, while the co-main event featured Quillan Salkilld's stunning first-round TKO of Beneil Dariush. Heavyweight Louie Sutherland also made waves, handing Tai Tuivasa his seventh straight loss. Here's a look at what's next for the night's biggest winners.

Carlos Prates
With his seventh knockout win inside the Octagon—and third in a row—Prates has firmly staked his claim for a title shot. The division's current king, Islam Makhachev, is in talks to defend his belt against Ian Machado Garry in the coming months, though nothing is finalized yet. Prates should take time to heal and prepare for the winner of that bout, positioning himself as the next contender in line.

Quillan Salkilld
Salkilld passed his toughest test yet, stopping Dariush with relative ease in the very first round. On a clear upward trajectory, a fight against Renato Moicano makes perfect sense. Moicano, ranked No. 9, recently snapped a two-fight losing streak with a big win over Chris Duncan and would provide Salkilld with a legitimate step up in competition.

Steve Erceg
Erceg earned his second straight win with a unanimous decision over Tim Elliott, inching closer to the Top 10. After losing three in a row from 2024 to 2025, the former title challenger has found his rhythm again. A bout against the winner of the upcoming Alex Perez (No. 10) vs. Su Madaerji fight—set for the end of the month—would be a smart next move, regardless of who comes out on top.

Ivan Pericic
Pericic extended his winning streak to five with a second-round knockout of No. 14-ranked Shamil Gaziev. The Heavyweight division is hungry for new contenders and stars, and Pericic is rising fast. Expect him to crack the Top 15 next week, with a matchup against another ranked opponent likely on the horizon to keep his momentum going.