UFC Perth delivered a night of unforgettable action, and no one shined brighter than Carlos Prates. In the main event at RAC Arena, "The Nightmare" turned in a career-defining performance, dismantling former champion Jack Della Maddalena before landing a vicious third-round finish. Now, the question on everyone's mind: what's next for Prates? He's already called for a title shot and seems willing to wait, but will the UFC match his patience?
On the latest episode of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee break down Prates' path forward after his second straight finish of a former champ. But the conversation doesn't stop there. The co-main event saw Quillan Salkilld halt Beneil Dariush's momentum with a stunning stoppage, and the flyweight featured bout featured Steve Erceg grinding out a decision win over Tim Elliott. The panel also maps out future matchups for fellow main card winners Marwan Rahiki, Brando Pericic, Louie Sutherland, and more.
Plus, the crew dives into listener picks, adding a fan-fueled layer to the analysis. Whether you're a hardcore fight fan or just catching up on the latest UFC action, this episode is a must-listen for anyone eager to see how the Perth winners stack up next.
