Carlos Prates showed his bathroom mirror where he wrote daily affirmations for months before his fight, repeatedly predicting he would knock out Jack Della Maddalena. The mirror contained messages such as "I will knock out JDM," "I will beat JDM," and "I will become champion." Prates stated that the fight began not on Saturday, but months ago, and what happened on Saturday had been written long before. This revelation provides insight into the mental preparation and visualization techniques Prates used ahead of his victory. The ritual demonstrates his confidence and mental commitment to the outcome well before stepping into the octagon.
