Analysis examines whether Maddalena or Prates will fight moving backward at UFC Perth

A detailed breakdown explores the central tactical question in the Jack Della Maddalena versus Carlos Prates fight: whether there will be a direct clash in the center of the octagon, and if not, who will be forced to move backward. Prates has knocked down opponents 11 times in the UFC while moving forward and rarely retreats, needing forward pressure to land his powerful left straight. Maddalena similarly builds his entire game on forward movement and has seldom been seen retreating. The analyst suggests Maddalena's best path to victory is using short combination boxing and counterstriking to force Prates backward and keep him against the cage. Ian Garry's success against Prates is cited as an example of excellent distance management and familiarity with southpaw timing. The prediction favors Maddalena to force Prates backward, overwhelm him with volume, and secure a finish in rounds three or four.