Tactical breakdown questions who will move backward in Maddalena vs Prates clash

A detailed tactical analysis examines the central question of the Maddalena versus Prates fight: whether there will be a frontal clash in the center, and if not, who will retreat. Prates has knocked down opponents 11 times in UFC while moving forward and rarely retreats, needing forward movement to land his left straight. Maddalena similarly builds his game on moving forward and has rarely been seen retreating. The analysis warns that if they clash in the center, Maddalena faces danger, having absorbed over 50 clean straight punches against Belal, while Prates needs only one. Maddalena's advantages include short combination boxing and counter-striking, which could force Prates backward and create problems on the inside, where Prates struggles. The breakdown notes Ian Garry's success came from excellent footwork, reading Prates' left hand on millimeters, and his size, speed, and leg kicks—advantages Maddalena may lack. Despite the puzzle, the analyst picks Maddalena to force Prates backward, dealing damage through volume striking and possibly stopping him in rounds 3-4.