Parrumpa bets on Carlos Prates' victory against the former UFC champion: 'He has everything to knock him out'

Parrumpa predicts victory for Carlos Prates against the former UFC champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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Marcos Parrumpa gave his prediction. The renowned Brazilian coach from the American Top Team (ATT) academy responded regarding a possible fight between Carlos Prates and a former UFC champion. Parrumpa believes Prates would win by knockout.

Parrumpa didn't shy away from the question. Asked on Instagram who he believes would win in a fight between Carlos Prates and Jack Della Maddalena , the coach chose the Brazilian.

"Man, I really like this fight (against Jack Della Maddalena ) for (Carlos) Prates, I think if it really happens, he (Carlos) has everything to knock him out and, I'll tell you, knockout in the second round, that's my prediction," said Marcos Parrumpa in response to a question via 'story' on his official Instagram profile.

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Jack Della Maddalena is a former UFC welterweight champion (up to 77 kg). The Australian won the division title by defeating Belal Muhammad at UFC 315. However, shortly after, 'JDM' lost his title status when he faced former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) Islam Makhachev at UFC 322.

When will Carlos Prates fight Jack Della Maddalena?

Della Maddalena challenges Carlos Prates . Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS

Jack Della Maddalena has already expressed interest in facing Carlos Prates . In fact, the Brazilian has started provoking the Australian , sharing rumors that a fight between the two could happen.

In response to Prates' comments, Della Maddalena did not back down and gave the go-ahead to schedule a fight against the Brazilian . However, no official information from the UFC has yet been released regarding a possible bout between the athletes for the 2026 season.

The fact is that, at 29 years old, Jack Della Maddalena wants to return to the top of the welterweight division, while the Brazilian Carlos Prates , 32, aims for a title fight this season. Neither fighter has a fight scheduled yet with the UFC, but both frequently express their desire to have a five-round bout as soon as possible, whoever the opponent may be.

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