A detailed tactical breakdown examines the central question of the Maddalena vs Prates fight: whether there will be a head-on collision in the center or if one fighter will retreat. The analysis notes that Prates has knocked down opponents 11 times in UFC while moving forward and rarely retreats. Maddalena similarly is built on forward movement. The piece highlights Maddalena's vulnerability, having absorbed over 50 clean punches from Belal Muhammad, while Prates only needs one shot. However, Maddalena has advantages in short-range combination boxing and counter-striking. The analyst references Ian Garry's success against Prates through precise distance management and reading of the left straight, suggesting Maddalena will need similar skills. The prediction leans toward Maddalena forcing Prates backward and winning by decision or TKO in rounds 3-4.
