UFC Fight Night 275 takes place on Saturday, May 2. The card features a big main event and several fights with fighters looking to change momentum.
Main event and co-main
Jack Della Maddalena returns to the Octagon for the main event. He fights Carlos Prates in his first fight since losing the welterweight title. Prates comes in hot, riding back-to-back knockout wins.
The co-main event pits Beneil Dariush against Quillan Salkilld. Dariush has lost three times by strikes in his last four outings. Salkilld has had a fast start in the UFC and is 4-0 inside the promotion so far.
Main card preview
The rest of the main card has several bouts with storylines to watch. Tim Elliott has won two fights in a row by submission and will face Steve Erceg, who snapped a three-fight losing streak with a win in his last outing. Shamil Gaziev is coming off a quick 82-second knockout and meets Brando Peričić, who opened his UFC account with two first-round stoppages by strikes.
Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa opens the televised main card. Tuivasa is in need of a victory after six straight losses. He meets late replacement Louie Sutherland, who has lost both of his Octagon fights, each in the opening round. This bout could be crucial for the momentum of both men.
Prelim card
The preliminary card includes a mix of prospects and veterans. The scheduled prelim fights are:
- Cameron Rowston vs. Robert Bryczek
- Junior Tafa vs. Kevin Christian
- Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert
- Colby Thicknesse vs. Vince Morales
- Ben Johnston vs. Wesley Schultz
- Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo
- Dom Mar Fan vs. Kody Steele
Fighter form and notes
Below is a quick look at recent form for key fighters on the card. These notes reflect each fighter’s most recent results or streaks going into the event.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Jack Della Maddalena | Returns after losing the welterweight title |
| Carlos Prates | Coming off back-to-back KO victories |
| Beneil Dariush | Three losses by strikes in his last four fights |
| Quillan Salkilld | 4-0 in the UFC |
| Tim Elliott | Back-to-back submission wins |
| Steve Erceg | Picked up a win last time to end a three-fight losing slump |
| Shamil Gaziev | 82-second KO in his last fight |
| Brando Peričić | Won first two UFC fights by first-round strikes |
| Tai Tuivasa | Six losses in a row entering the event |
| Louie Sutherland | Lost both Octagon fights in the opening round |
UFCcoverage will have results and coverage as the event unfolds. Fans should watch the main card for several bouts with big momentum swings on the line.
