Prates favored over Maddalena in UFC Perth main event analysis

A detailed breakdown of the Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates matchup suggests Prates has the advantage despite Maddalena's pressure-fighting style. The analysis notes that while Maddalena could succeed by pressuring Prates (as Ian Garry did), Maddalena lacks Garry's kicking and footwork skills, forcing him to rely on boxing at close range. This creates risk of catching Prates' counter strikes. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final bell, as demonstrated when he nearly finished Garry in round five after losing the first four rounds. The analyst questions whether Maddalena can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes, especially given that even Belal Muhammad landed cleanly on him. For Maddalena to win, he must pressure Prates relentlessly while maintaining flawless defense, which the analyst considers unlikely.