Detailed breakdown reveals Prates' striking superiority over Della Maddalena

An in-depth analysis of the Prates vs Della Maddalena fight highlights several key factors in the Brazilian's victory. Maddalena relied heavily on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Despite typically fighting orthodox, Maddalena spent significant time in southpaw stance, allowing Prates to punish his left side with mid-kicks that left visible damage by the second round. Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates effectively. The analysis compares Prates to a combination of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva, noting his ability to strike powerfully from all angles. Regarding a potential Makhachev matchup, the breakdown suggests Prates could threaten with leg kicks and striking, but questions whether he could survive Makhachev's grappling pressure.