Former UFC champion sets his sights on a fight against Carlos Prates and declares: 'I'll knock him out'

Jack Della Maddalena wants to return to the title race, Carlos Prates mentioned, and he even provoked the Brazilian.

Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates face to face

Former UFC welterweight champion Della Maddalena challenges Carlos PratesPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS

Jack Della Maddalena He wants to return to title contention in his next fight and, to that end, the former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) has considered some potential opponents. Among these possible adversaries, Della Maddalena mentioned Carlos Prates And he even provoked the Brazilian.

In a video published on the YouTube channel 'N3ON', Della Maddalena appears on a yacht with several people. During their time together, the topic of potential opponents came up, and the Australian didn't shy away, showing interest in facing names like... Shavkat Rakhmonov e Carlos Prates in a five-round fight.

Nothing is set in stone. I'm just waiting... I don't know. I'd like to fight against it. Shavkat RakhmonovI've always wanted to fight him, but whether that will happen or not, I don't know… Or maybe MichaelMorales ou Carlos PratesOne of those guys…

It would be a dream (a rematch with Makhachev). That's why I want to fight Shavkat, because after beating someone like him, you go straight back to a title shot…

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That would be a good fight too (against Carlos Prates“…Let’s go. I’m in… He’s got good striking. I think I could finish him. It would have to be a five-round fight, for sure… That would be incredible,” he said. Jack Della Maddalena to the YouTube channel 'N3ON'.

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Jack Della Maddalena wants to reclaim the UFC welterweight title.

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Jack Della Maddalena He was once the UFC welterweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Last May, Jack Della Maddalena reached the top, defeating Belal Muhammad | No. UFC 315 and winning the welterweight title. Unfortunately for 'JDM', his reign didn't last long, as Della Maddalena lost the belt in his first defense, being defeated by unanimous decision by the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg). Islam makhachev No. UFC 322.

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At just 29 years old, Della Maddalena wants to return to the champion's position as quickly as possible and sees names like Shavkat Rakhmonov e Carlos Prates The chance to return to the top of the division.

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