Analysis: Prates favored over Della Maddalena in UFC Perth main event

An analytical breakdown of the Della Maddalena versus Prates welterweight main event at UFC Perth suggests Prates holds the advantage. The analysis notes that Della Maddalena's style works when he fights as the aggressor, and while Prates struggles when pressured and forced backward, Della Maddalena lacks the kicking skills and footwork that Ian Garry used successfully against Prates. Every exchange poses risk for Della Maddalena of catching a counter strike from the Brazilian knockout artist. The piece references how Garry dominated four rounds but nearly lost in the fifth due to a single mistake, questioning whether Della Maddalena can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes. The analyst concludes the only path to victory for Della Maddalena is constant pressure for the full fight while maintaining flawless defense, which seems unlikely, leading to a prediction favoring Prates.