Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates have completed their pre-fight face-off ahead of their welterweight bout at UFC Perth. The staredown took place as part of the promotional build-up for the event. Both fighters are known for their striking power and knockout ability. The post included video footage of the face-off. No additional details about the fight or event were provided beyond the visual confrontation.
Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates came face to face during the promotional build-up for UFC Perth, completing their pre-fight staredown ahead of what shapes as one of the most anticipated welterweight matchups of the year.
Della Maddalena enters the bout ranked fourth in the welterweight division and 13th on the pound-for-pound list, carrying an 18-4 record at just 29 years old. The Australian out of Scrappy MMA is one of the division's most explosive finishers, landing 5.57 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. He fights out of a switch stance and stands five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach.
Prates, nicknamed "The Nightmare," brings a 24-7 record into the cage and sits one spot behind Della Maddalena at fifth in the welterweight rankings. The 32-year-old Brazilian represents Vale Top Team and holds a notable physical edge, standing six-foot-one with a 78-inch reach — a full five inches longer than his opponent's. Fighting out of a switch stance as well, Prates lands 3.77 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate, making him the more precise striker of the two by that measure.
Why it matters
- Both men rank inside the welterweight top five, meaning the winner pushes firmly into title contention
- Prates holds a significant reach advantage of five inches, which could be a key factor in a striking-based contest
- Two switch-stance knockout artists sharing a division makes for a high-stakes stylistic collision at the top of the rankings
