Jack Della Maddalena favored against Carlos Prates in UFC Perth main event

A detailed breakdown of the UFC Perth main event between Jack Della Maddalena and Carlos Prates was posted, analyzing their respective styles and potential paths to victory. The analysis notes that Maddalena's pressure-heavy style could be effective against Prates, who struggles when forced backward, as demonstrated by Ian Garry. However, the post questions whether Maddalena has the footwork and kicking game necessary to control distance safely, unlike Garry. The piece emphasizes that Prates remains dangerous throughout all five rounds despite potentially losing early rounds, citing his knockout of Garry in round five. The author predicts Prates will win, arguing that Maddalena cannot maintain perfect defensive discipline for 25 minutes while pressuring forward. The betting odds are listed as 1.9 for Maddalena and 1.8 for Prates.