Carlos Prates revealed a motivational ritual he maintained throughout his training camp for Jack Della Maddalena. Upon returning home, Prates showed his bathroom mirror covered with daily affirmations he had written, including 'I will knockout JDM,' 'I will beat JDM,' and 'I will become champion.' He stated that the fight began months before Saturday night, emphasizing that what happened in the octagon was predetermined through his daily mental preparation. The posts demonstrate Prates' intense psychological approach to his preparation and visualization techniques.
