The key question in Madalena versus Prates is whether they'll clash in the center or if one will back up. Prates has dropped 11 opponents in the UFC moving forward and rarely retreats. Madalena similarly relies on forward pressure and hasn't been seen backing up. If they stand and trade, Madalena faces danger as he absorbed over 50 clean head strikes from Belal and Prates needs only one clean shot. Madalena's advantage lies in short-range combination boxing where Prates struggles. The analyst predicts Madalena will force Prates backward, overwhelm him with volume, and potentially stop him in rounds 3-4.
