Carlos Prates' opponent wants to take the Brazilian to "deep waters" at UFC Perth; find out why.

Jack Della Maddalena Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Returning to the world's most famous octagon for the first time since the traumatic defeat to Islam makhachev in November last year, Jack Della Maddalena will face a great challenge in the main fight of UFC Perthwhen facing Carlos Prates in a duel valid for the welterweight category (up to 77,1 kg). Determined to start a new chapter in his career, the Australian said in an interview during media day last Wednesday (29) that he was expecting a war against Fumante from Fighting Nerds.

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Going to The opposite of what Brazilians doMaddalena, who has already stated his desire to maintain his winning streak by knockout, expects a much more intense fight. Furthermore, he believes that a more balanced duel should favor him.

“Prates gets stoppages with every strike he throws, so it’s a dangerous fight. I believe I’ll be able to impose my pace, drag him into deep waters, and I’m expecting a twenty-five minute battle,” declared the former champion.

👀🇦🇺 Jack Della Maddalena plans to take Carlos Prates into “deep waters” and expects the fight to go the full five-rounds.

"Prates has finished with every strike he's got so it's a dangerous fight. I believe I'll be able to push the pace, drag him into deep waters, and I'm… pic.twitter.com/xsQRMMopsP

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Despite frequent appearances in the organization since his debut in 2024, Prates has only fought five rounds on one occasion, which was his only loss in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), against... Ian GaryWith the exception of his loss against the Irishman, all other fights were won by the Brazilian by knockout. In all six victories he earned performance bonuses.

Carlos Prates has achieved historic feats in the UFC.

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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In addition to knocking out his opponents in all of his victories, Prates also achieved impressive feats with those performances. Among his adversaries, li jingliang, Geoff neal e Leon edwards He had never lost like this before. Interestingly, Della Maddalena was only beaten in this way in his professional debut, more than a decade ago.