UFC Fight Night 275 takes place tomorrow in Perth, Australia. Here are clear predictions for the main card and key undercard fights, using facts about recent form and styles.
Main event and key matchups
Jack Della Maddalena lost the welterweight title in his first defence and will try to bounce back against Carlos Prates. Maddalena (29) was controlled on the mat for most of five rounds by Islam Makhachev in his last fight. He is a strong boxer who is more dangerous on the feet and has improved his patience, defense and cardio.
Carlos Prates (32) is a powerful striker who arrives after two straight KO wins. All six of his UFC victories have come by knockout. He has a 2″ height and 5″ reach advantage over Maddalena and uses kickboxing and muay thai experience to keep fights standing. Prediction: Carlos Prates wins by TKO in Rd3.
Beneil Dariush (36) is coming off three losses in four fights. His last defeats were early knockouts, including a 64-second KO loss to Arman Tsarukyan and a 16-second KO to Benoit Saint Denis. Dariush still has strong grappling and wrestling, but his recent lack of durability is a real concern.
Quillan Salkilld (26) is on a four-fight winning streak after joining from the Contender Series. He went 3-0 in 2025 and opened 2026 with a first-round submission of Jamie Mullarkey. He mixes power, striking accuracy and solid wrestling. Prediction: Quillan Salkilld wins by KO in Rd1.
Other main card fights
Tim Elliott (39) has won two straight by submission and has four wins in his last five fights. He uses awkward striking and strong grappling. Steve Erceg (30) ended a three-fight skid with a decision win. Erceg is composed, with good boxing and solid wrestling. Prediction: Steve Erceg wins by decision.
Shamil Gaziev (36) was undefeated when he joined the UFC in 2024 but has gone 3-2 since, with both recent losses by strikes. He has heavy hands, clinch work and some submissions, but durability and cardio are concerns. Brando Peričić (31) is 6-1 and has finished all his wins in the first round. He is the better athlete and starts fast. Prediction: Brando Pericic wins by TKO in Rd1.
Tai Tuivasa (33) is in a must-win spot after six straight losses. He is a brawler with heavy power from a kickboxing background. Louie Sutherland (32) was a late replacement and has two early UFC defeats. When heavyweights trade, anything can happen, but Tuivasa should be favored here. Prediction: Tai Tuivasa wins by KO in Rd1.
Preliminary card and quick picks
Predicted winners on the prelims are listed below. These picks follow recent form and styles shown in earlier fights.
Prelims (predicted winners in bold)
Marwan Rahiki vs. Ollie Schmid
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 | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Jack Della Maddalena | Lost welterweight title in first defence; controlled on mat by Islam Makhachev |
| Carlos Prates | Two KO wins in a row; six UFC wins all by KO |
| Beneil Dariush | Three losses in four fights; recent early KO defeats; strong grappling |
| Quillan Salkilld | Four-fight win streak; 3-0 in 2025; opened 2026 with first-round submission |
| Tim Elliott | Two straight submission wins; four wins in five |
| Steve Erceg | Recent decision win ended a three-fight skid |
| Shamil Gaziev | 3-2 since joining UFC; two KO losses when stepping up in competition |
| Brando Pericic | 6-1 record; all wins finished in Round 1; fast starter |
| Tai Tuivasa | Lost six straight; heavy punching power; must-win spot |
| Louie Sutherland | Late replacement; two UFC defeats so far |
All predictions are based on the fighters’ recent form, styles, and the facts available ahead of UFC Fight Night 275. Coverage by UFCcoverage.
