Analysis favors Carlos Prates over Jack Della Maddalena in UFC Perth main event

A detailed breakdown of the UFC Perth main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates gives the edge to the Brazilian. The analysis notes that while Maddalena's pressure style could theoretically work against Prates, he lacks the kicking game and footwork that Ian Garry used successfully. Maddalena will need to rely primarily on boxing to control distance, which puts him at risk of Prates' power counters with every exchange. The piece points out that even if Maddalena wins early rounds, Prates remains dangerous until the final bell, as Garry learned when he dominated four rounds but nearly lost in the fifth. The analyst questions whether Maddalena can maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes, especially given that even Belal Muhammad had success landing on him. The conclusion favors Prates, noting that Maddalena's only path to victory requires pressuring for the full fight while maintaining ideal defense.