Carlos Prates shared a photo of his bathroom mirror where he had been writing daily affirmations about knocking out Jack Della Maddalena for months before their fight. The messages on the mirror included statements like "I will knock out JDM," "I will beat JDM," and "I will become champion." Prates stated that the fight didn't begin on Saturday but rather started months ago, and what happened in the octagon had been written long before. The revelation provides insight into Prates' mental preparation and visualization techniques leading up to his victory. The post demonstrates the Brazilian fighter's confidence and psychological commitment to achieving his goal.
