Analysis: Della Maddalena's defensive approach doomed him against Prates

A detailed fight analysis reveals that Jack Della Maddalena relied almost 90% on boxing blocks for defense against Carlos Prates, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees and punches. Della Maddalena fought predominantly in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Makhachev previously, and when he switched to orthodox, Prates punished his left side with body kicks until it was visibly red. The analysis notes Della Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates effectively, while Prates demonstrated exceptional confidence and versatility in his striking. The breakdown concludes that regardless of preparation, Prates would have overwhelmed Della Maddalena due to his momentum, belief, and all-around striking ability. A potential matchup with Islam Makhachev is discussed as presenting interesting challenges for Prates.