UFC Perth performance bonuses awarded to four fighters following Saturday night card
Carlos Prates, Quillan Salkilld, Brando Pericic and Shamil Gaziev were recognised for their standout performances at the 13-fight Australian card.
Four mixed martial artists have been recognised with $100,000 performance bonuses following the conclusion of the UFC Perth event. The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the recipients after the 13-fight card took place in Perth, Australia, on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
The main event stoppage saw Carlos Prates secure a TKO victory over Jack Della Maddalena. The finish was described as a one-sided beatdown, with Prates utilising leg kicks that left the former UFC champion heavily damaged. Prates, who carries the nickname "The Nightmare", is now looking toward a title shot following the performance.
Quillan Salkilld earned a second performance of the night bonus for his first-round victory over veteran lightweight Beneil Dariush. The 26-year-old prospect, who holds a record of 12-1, secured the win in a bout described as the biggest of his career so far.
The fight of the night award was shared between heavyweights Brando Pericic and Shamil Gaziev. Their bout concluded in the second round after Pericic finished the match with a clubbing right hand. Pericic, with a record of 7-1, secured the finish against Gaziev, who holds a record of 14-3.
According to Yahoo Sports, the bonuses are part of the standard UFC Perth event payouts. The distribution of these funds highlights the organisation's continued investment in high-profile bouts and standout individual performances within the Australian market.
