Carlos Prates' rival reveals extra motivation to beat the smoker at UFC Perth.

Prates defeats Edwards in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Jack Della Maddalena It has a goal that goes beyond winning. Carlos Prates No. UFC Perth, scheduled for next Saturday (03). The Australian faces the Brazilian in the main fight of the event and, although he guarantees that his focus is totally on the smoker, he is already planning the next steps in the division. The former champion admits that a victory could put him on a collision course for a revenge against Islam makhachev.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Della Maddalena emphasized that, despite being focused on the fight against Carlos PratesHis ultimate goal is to face Makhachev again in the octagon. According to him, this is an objective he has been working towards, regardless of when the opportunity arises.

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“My total focus is definitely on Carlos, but my goal is to win the rematch with Makachev. That’s something I’m working on. So, whether that happens sooner or later doesn’t matter to me, but that would be my ultimate goal,” he said. Jack Della Maddalena.

Della Maddalena also assessed the division's scenario and highlighted that a convincing victory in UFC Perth This could keep him at the top of the rankings, bringing him closer to another title shot or, at least, a fight against one of the top names in the division.

“I think a good win against Carlos would keep me in first place (in the rankings). There are a lot of moving paths in the division, a lot of guys I think deserve titles, so we'll see what happens. But, yeah, I believe a win against Carlos would lead to another title fight or at least a rematch against one of the strongest guys,” concluded the Australian.

Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322

Islam makhachev in victory against Jack Della Maddalena. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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All questions about adapting to Islam makhachev The questions surrounding his first fight in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) were quickly clarified in the main event of UFC 322, held in November 2025. On that occasion, the Russian faced Jack Della Maddalena and gave the Australian no chance throughout the five rounds, winning the category's belt with a dominant performance.

UFC Perth schedule

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

The UFC octagon lands in Perth, Australia, next Saturday (3), with an event at an unconventional time for the Brazilian public. The preliminary card is scheduled for 5 am (Brasilia time), while the main card is scheduled to start at 8 am.