An analysis of the upcoming Maddalena vs. Prates fight highlights the stylistic challenges facing the Australian fighter. While Jack Maddalena's aggressive pressure style could theoretically work against Carlos Prates, the analyst notes that Maddalena lacks the kicking game and footwork that allowed Ian Garry to control distance effectively against the Brazilian. The piece suggests Prates remains dangerous throughout all five rounds, citing how Garry dominated four rounds before nearly being finished in the fifth. The analyst concludes that Maddalena would need to maintain perfect defensive discipline while pressuring Prates for 25 minutes to win, and expresses skepticism about that scenario, favoring Prates to prevail.
