Fight breakdown: Jack Maddalena vs Carlos Prates stylistic analysis

A detailed tactical breakdown analyzes the upcoming Jack Maddalena versus Carlos Prates fight. The analysis notes that Maddalena's style works best when he's the aggressor, while Prates struggles when pressured and forced to retreat. However, Maddalena lacks the kicks and footwork that allowed Ian Garry to successfully control distance against Prates, meaning Maddalena will have to rely on boxing to control range, risking getting countered with each exchange. Even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final seconds, as Garry nearly experienced. The breakdown concludes that for Maddalena to win, he must pressure Prates for all 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, which the analyst considers unlikely, therefore picking Prates to win.