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Carlos Prates Aims for Title Shot Against Della Maddalena

4/14/2026

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Carlos Prates is set to fight Jack Della Maddalena on May 2, aiming for a UFC welterweight title shot.
Prates says defeating Maddalena, a former champion, would solidify his title-shot chances.
Prates notes he previously knocked out Leon Edwards.
The welterweight division’s future remains uncertain as Islam Makhachev's next opponent is not yet confirmed.

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Carlos Prates is set to fight Jack Della Maddalena on May 2, aiming for a UFC welterweight title shot.
Prates says defeating Maddalena, a former champion, would solidify his title-shot chances.
Prates notes he previously knocked out Leon Edwards.
The welterweight division’s future remains uncertain as Islam Makhachev's next opponent is not yet confirmed.