A tactical breakdown explores whether Jack Madalena or Carlos Prates will fight moving backward when they meet in the UFC Perth main event. Both fighters historically pressure forward, but the analyst believes someone must retreat. Prates has dropped 11 opponents in the UFC while moving forward, using his dangerous straight left. Madalena has also built his style on forward pressure but absorbed over 50 clean straight punches against Belal Muhammad. The analyst predicts Madalena will force Prates backward with combination boxing and short-range striking, potentially winning by decision or TKO in rounds 3-4. By switching to an orthodox stance, Madalena may neutralize Prates' low kick, which was crucial in his win over Leon Edwards.
