Carlos Prates Targets April Las Vegas Bout With Jack Della Maddalena as Title Push Takes Shape

Prates cites management dynamics that could steer the next title shot to Kamaru Usman.

Overview

Carlos Prates said he wants Jack Della Maddalena next if he does not receive an immediate UFC welterweight title opportunity.
Prates and his team are eyeing an April return on a numbered event in Las Vegas for a potential matchup with Della Maddalena.
He remains hopeful of challenging Islam Makhachev for the 170-pound belt in 2026, acknowledging that matchmaking politics could delay him.
Prates noted that Makhachev and Kamaru Usman share management and said he believes Makhachev would beat Usman if they fight.
The Brazilian is coming off a knockout of former champion Leon Edwards at UFC 322, improving to 6-1 in the UFC with all wins by KO and earning a $50,000 bonus.