Jacques de la Maddalena is just not underestimating the risk Carlos Prates poses.
Della Maddalena is scheduled to face Prates in a key welterweight bout this Saturday in the primary occasion of UFC Perth on the RAC Enviornment in Perth, Western Australia.
Della Maddalena returns to the Octagon for the primary time since dropping the 170-pound title in a lopsided unanimous determination loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 322 in November.
“JDM” nearly choked Makhachev along with his wrestling and grappling, spending practically 20 minutes of the five-round battle beneath management. On this match in opposition to Preetu, the dynamics will fully change. He is anticipated to tackle hard-hitting fights reasonably than take care of the strain of grappling, however he is aware of it will not be a straightforward problem as all six of ‘The Nightmare’s’ UFC wins have come by vicious knockouts.
Jacques Della Maddalena provides his true evaluation of Carlos Prates
In a latest interview with UFC on Paramount’s Shaquiel Majuli, Jack Dela Maddalena shared his ideas on his subsequent battle in opposition to Carlos Prates at UFC Perth. The previous welterweight champion emphasised the risk that “Nightmare” poses contained in the Octagon, particularly along with his highly effective placing arsenal.
“He is harmful,” Della Maddalena stated. “And when he will get into that movement state, he is very harmful. So I undoubtedly really feel like he is rising. I believe that loss to Ian (Machado Garry) was a detailed one, however he nonetheless type of regained some momentum towards the tip. And if he had had another minute in that battle, he might have gained. So I nonetheless assume he is undoubtedly the most effective gamers on this division.”
The 29-year-old Australian additionally admitted that he didn’t carry out on the stage he ought to have in opposition to Islam Makhachev, however expressed confidence that he would reply to the criticism along with his efficiency this weekend.
“I’ll go away all of it to subsequent Saturday. The efficiency will communicate for itself and I am excited to carry out in entrance of individuals.”
Della Maddalena gained the welterweight title with a dominant unanimous determination win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 in Might 2025. The loss to Makhachev ended his win streak through the promotion at eight, which additionally included notable wins over Gilbert Burns, Kevin Holland, and Randy Brown. He presently has an 8-1 report contained in the Octagon.
