Analysis: Prates favored over Maddalena in technical striking matchup

A detailed breakdown of the Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates fight suggests Prates holds the advantage despite Maddalena's knockout power and boxing skills. The analysis notes that Maddalena's game relies on working as the aggressor, but Prates is vulnerable when pressured and forced to retreat. However, Maddalena lacks the kicking game and footwork that Ian Garry used to control Prates effectively. The breakdown highlights that Maddalena will need to pressure Prates for 25 minutes while maintaining perfect defensive discipline, as Prates has dropped opponents 11 times in the UFC and remains dangerous until the final seconds. Maddalena's tendency to replace movement with blocks and slips against someone of Prates' power is considered risky. The analyst picks Prates to win, citing that the only path to victory for Maddalena requires an unrealistic level of sustained pressure and defensive perfection.