Carlos Prates has given his prediction for his upcoming bout against Jack Della Maddalena. The post does not provide the specific details of what prediction Prates made. Both fighters are currently scheduled to face each other in a welterweight matchup. Prates is known for his knockout power while Della Maddalena brings strong boxing fundamentals. Further details about the prediction were not disclosed in the post.
Carlos Prates has gone public with a prediction for his scheduled welterweight clash against Jack Della Maddalena, though the specific details of what he forecast have not been disclosed.
Prates, nicknamed "The Nightmare," enters the bout ranked fifth in the welterweight division with a professional record of 24-7. The 32-year-old Brazilian, who trains out of Vale Top Team, stands six-foot-one with a reach of 78 inches — a notable physical advantage he could look to exploit. He lands 3.77 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate, and his reputation for finishing power has made him one of the more feared strikers in the division.
Della Maddalena sits one spot above Prates at fourth in the welterweight rankings and holds a record of 18-4. The 29-year-old Australian, who competes out of Scrappy MMA, is regarded for sharp boxing fundamentals and fights out of a switch stance. He produces an impressive 5.57 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy, making him one of the higher-volume strikers in the 170-pound class. At five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach, he gives up both height and reach to his Brazilian opponent.
Why it matters
- A win for either fighter would almost certainly push them into title contention at welterweight
- Prates at fifth and Della Maddalena at fourth means the loser risks a significant drop in the divisional pecking order
- Both fighters switch stances and rely heavily on striking, setting up a high-output stand-up contest
- Della Maddalena also carries a number-13 ranking on the pound-for-pound list, raising the stakes further
