Carlos Prates says Jack Della Maddalena was scared during grappling exchange

Carlos Prates revealed details of a verbal exchange with Jack Della Maddalena during their fight. When Della Maddalena took the fight to the ground, Prates questioned whether he had become a grappler. Della Maddalena responded that he is a well-rounded fighter, not just a striker. Prates then told him directly that he was afraid and scared of him. According to Prates, this moment confirmed to him that he had successfully gotten into his opponent's head. The psychological warfare during the grappling exchange appears to have been a key moment in their bout.