Carlos Prates reveals he apologized to former champion after beating at UFC Perth.

Prates focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Carlos Prates He said he was surprised by the resistance of Jack Della Maddalena No. UFC PerthDespite dominating the Australian and securing the knockout in the third round, in a expertise Considered one of the most impactful fights of the year in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Fighting Nerds member stated that his opponent earned his respect for his ability to absorb blows and remain competitive until the end.

In an interview with Daniel CormierPrates highlighted Della Maddalena's toughness and revealed that, during the fight, he even apologized for the blows, explaining that he was only seeking a title opportunity. According to the Brazilian, the Australian replied that he would continue until the end, which further reinforced the impression of his resilience and fighting spirit.

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“He’s really tough. I told him, ‘Sorry, I don’t want to hurt you, I just want a shot at the title.’ And he said, ‘Let’s go all the way.’ And I was like, ‘Holy shit, man, he’s tough.’” Carlos Prates.

Carlos Prates is having a great run in the UFC.

Carlos Prates, 32 years old, is one of the top Brazilian fighters currently active in MMA and is on the rise in the UFC. The fighter began his career in the sport in 2012 and debuted for the organization in 2024. Currently, the striker is ranked second in the welterweight division.

In this discipline, the Fighting Nerds academy member built a record of 24 wins, 22 by stoppage (19 by knockout and three by submission), and seven losses. His main victories were against... Geoff neal, Jack Della Maddalena, Leon edwards, li jingliang e Neil Magny.