Breakdown questions who will move backward in Maddalena vs Prates clash

An in-depth analysis of the Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates fight focuses on the central question of who will move backward, as both fighters are built on forward pressure. Prates has knocked down opponents 11 times in the UFC moving forward and needs to advance to land his left straight. Maddalena has similarly never retreated except in brief moments. The analysis suggests that if they clash in the center, the odds favor Prates since Maddalena absorbed over 50 clean head strikes from Belal Muhammad and Prates needs only one. The piece notes Maddalena's advantage in short-range combination boxing, where Prates struggles, and credits Ian Garry's success against Prates to his ability to read the left straight at millimeter precision. The breakdown predicts Maddalena will force Prates backward, land volume, and cause damage, potentially winning by decision or TKO in rounds 3-4, while acknowledging Prates remains dangerous throughout.