Carlos Prates promises violent finish of Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night: 'I will knock him out'
Carlos Prates has confidently predicted a knockout victory over Jack Della Maddalena in the upcoming UFC Fight Night main event in Perth, positioning himself for a potential welterweight title shot. The Brazilian fighter, known for his aggressive style and knockout power, believes a win over Della Maddalena will earn him a title fight against the winner of Islam Makhachev's rumored bout with Ian Machado Garry. Despite acknowledging Della Maddalena's motivation to rebound from his recent title loss, Prates remains focused on delivering a striking-based, violent performance rather than engaging in grappling exchanges.
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Carlos Prates promises violent finish of Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Fight Night: 'I will knock him out' The fan-favorite Brazilian slugger promises to deliver another KO in Australia as he inches closer to a welterweight title shot By Brian Campbell Apr 30, 2026 at 12:32 pm ET • 5 min read Getty Images When asked how he might defeat former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in this weekend's UFC Fight Night main event in Australia, Brazilian slugger Carlos Prates -- similar to his exciting fighting style -- cut directly to the chase. "I will knock him out," Prates told CBS Sports HQ on Tuesday.
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