I’ll knock him out: Prates vows to down Della Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena returns to the octagon for the first time since losing his welterweight title to Islam Makhachev in New York last November
Carlos Prates has issued a bold prediction for his upcoming fight against Jack Della Maddalena, vowing to defeat his opponent by knockout. The statement from Prates sets the stage for Della Maddalena's return to the octagon, marking his first competitive appearance since he suffered a significant title loss late last year. Prates has specifically vowed to down his opponent during the contest.[1][2][3][4]
Della Maddalena currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 18 wins and 3 losses. He has been out of action since last November, when he competed in the octagon in New York. During that event, he lost his welterweight crown, ending his tenure as champion in that weight class.[1][2][3][4]
The championship defeat came at the hands of Islam Makhachev, a fighter widely regarded as a future Hall of Famer. This upcoming bout against Prates will be the first time Della Maddalena has competed since that loss in New York. Prates has made it clear that he intends to finish the fight early, specifically promising to knock out the former champion.[1][2][3][4]
