Carlos Prates posts cryptic message to former champion and awaits UFC response.

Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Carlos Prates He has a target in mind in the UFC. The Brazilian, who has been excelling in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg), has expressed interest in a fight against the former champion. Jack Della Maddalena.

Prates shared a publication from the 'MMA ADDICT' page where a fight between him and the Australian was being considered. The Brazilian went further and also shared the hypothesis via 'Stories' on his official Instagram account, adding emojis and tagging the UFC itself.

 

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"BREAKING NEWS:" Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates "Supposedly at UFC 327 in Miami… This is the kind of fight where you don't blink," the 'MMA ADDICT' page posted on Instagram.

The possibility of this fight happening is being discussed. However, no official information from the athletes' representatives regarding the negotiation has yet been released.

Della Maddalena says yes to Carlos Prates' challenge.

Former UFC welterweight champion Della Maddalena challenges Carlos PratesPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC/Montage SUPER LUTAS

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Although it's still just a rumor, Carlos Prates He recently expressed his interest. Not long after, Then it was Australian Jack Della Maddalena's turn to appear, saying he would like to see this fight scheduled..

Della Maddalena, who began her UFC career in 2022, became champion in May 2025 by defeating Belal Muhammad | by unanimous decision. However, on November 16, 2025, the Australian lost on points to the Russian. Islam makhachev, losing his title.

Since then, the Australian has been analyzing potential opponents to climb the rankings and fight for the belt again. Fights against Shavkat Rakhmonov e Carlos Prates Della Maddalena is of interest.

"That would be a good fight too (against Carlos Prates“…Come on. I’m in… He’s got good striking. I think I could finish him. It would have to be a five-round fight, for sure… That would be incredible,” Della Maddalena told the YouTube channel 'N3ON'.