The stakes couldn’t be higher as former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena takes on rising sensation Carlos Prates in the main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card.
Prates is a narrow -120 favorite, while Della Maddalena sits as a +100 underdog in the latest UFC odds.
Della Maddalena has a tough assignment after losing his welterweight title, but his championship experience and sharper striking will be enough to outpace Prates.
Read more in my Della Maddalena vs. Prates predictions and free betting picks for Saturday, May 2.
Della Maddalena vs Prates fight prediction: Della Maddalena moneyline (+100)
Carlos Prates brings hype, but Jack Della Maddalena boasts proven results and a championship pedigree.
Prates came up short in his last step-up fight against Ian Garry, and Della Maddalena offers a comparable style with better durability. His sharp jab and disciplined footwork should keep Prates at range and disrupt his rhythm.
As long as Della Maddalena avoids defensive lapses, he's set to control the fight and pull away late.
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Della Maddalena vs Prates best bet: Della Maddalena by decision (+350)
Prates needs to dictate pace to be effective, but Della Maddalena’s jab and movement should keep him resetting.
While Prates carries more raw power and can threaten late, Della Maddalena’s composure, experience, and technical edge will win the exchanges over time.
This sets up as a competitive, controlled striking fight, with Della Maddalena doing the cleaner work across the rounds and prevailing by decision.
COVERS INTEL: Expect a striking battle, as Della Maddalena has the only takedown between the two since joining the UFC.Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates odds
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|---|---|---|
| Method of Victory | Della Maddalena | Prates |
| To win outright | +100 | -120 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +240 | +150 |
| To win by decision | +350 | +500 |
| To win by submission | +1900 | +2000 |
| Total rounds | Over 3.5 -120 |
Under 3.5 -110 |
Odds as of 5-2.
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Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates tale of the tape
| Della Maddalena | Prates | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Age | 32 |
| 5-foot-11 | Height | 6-foot-1 |
| Welterweight | Weight Class | Welterweight |
| 73 inches | Reach | 78 inches |
| 18-3 | Record | 23-7 |
| 12 | Wins by KO | 18 |
| 2 | Wins by submission | 3 |
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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