The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Carlos Prates BRUTAL TKO win vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth

Happy Sunday and welcome back to DC TV; instead of recapping the whole card, I’ve gotta zero in on what Carlos Prates just did in Perth.

What did we actually see? I expected Jack Della Maddalena’s style to cause real problems, but Carlos walked him down with sharp hands, brutal knees to body and head, and ice-cold patience, so one-sided the booth said it was tough to watch.

What does that say about Prates? He’s championship-ready and, more importantly, he’s grown; he froze under his first main-event spotlight with Ian Garry while all that cigarette talk swirled, but this time he handled the moment and picked his shots like a seasoned headliner.

Where does he fit now? The division is jammed, there’s buzz that Ian Garry could be next for the champ, but nobody would gripe if Prates is in that title conversation after a performance that looked even more dominant than some recent big wins over Jack.

Does he need one more? Maybe, just because of traffic; Michael Morales and Ian Garry both have cases, and a Prates versus Morales eliminator would be fire, while a quick Garry rematch feels premature.

Bottom line, Prates is the real problem at welterweight, huge for the class and now fighting with patience; I’ll be in Newark next week with a story for you, so like and subscribe, tell a friend to tell a friend, and know DC’s rolling with you nonstop—peace.