Analysis explores key question: who retreats in Madalena vs Prates clash?

A tactical analysis of the Madalena vs Prates fight focuses on the central question of whether there will be a head-to-head clash in the center of the cage, and if not, who will move backward. Prates has dropped opponents 11 times in the UFC while moving forward and rarely retreats, needing forward movement to land his powerful left straight. Madalena similarly builds his game on forward pressure and has rarely been seen retreating. The piece notes that if they clash in the center, Madalena faces danger as he absorbed over 50 clean head strikes from Belal Muhammad, while Prates needs only one. Madalena's advantage lies in short combination boxing and counter-striking on the inside, where Prates is weaker. Ian Garry succeeded against Prates by reading the left straight on millimeters, using his size, speed, volume, and kicks to control distance safely. The analysis suggests Madalena will force Prates backward and shower him with strikes, predicting a decision or TKO in rounds 3-4 for Madalena.