Breakdown analyzes Della Maddalena's path to victory over Prates

A comprehensive fight analysis examines whether Jack Della Maddalena or Carlos Prates will be forced to fight going backward, noting both fighters typically move forward. The piece highlights that Prates has dropped opponents 11 times in the UFC while advancing and rarely retreats except against Neil Magny. The author notes Della Maddalena absorbed over 50 clean straight punches against Belal Muhammad, while Prates only needs one to finish fights. The analysis suggests Della Maddalena's best chance is utilizing short combination boxing and counter-striking, forcing Prates backward and keeping him against the fence. The breakdown references Ian Garry's success reading Prates's left straight on millimeters and controlling distance with kicks. Despite the challenges, the author picks Della Maddalena to win by decision or TKO in rounds 3-4 through volume striking and forcing Prates to retreat.