Prates brought 30-person team including mother and daughter to Australia

Carlos Prates revealed in his post-fight interview that he traveled to Australia with approximately 30 people, including his 73-year-old mother and his daughter. The team endured a 40-hour journey to reach Perth for the fight. Prates stated he wasn't going to "play games" given the massive support system that made the trip. He conducted his post-fight interview alongside his mother and daughter, expressing that Australia feels like his second home. The Brazilian thanked the Australian fans and showed respect to Jack Della Maddalena while emphasizing the business nature of the sport.