Analysis: Prates's striking versatility overwhelmed Della Maddalena's defense

Detailed fight analysis reveals that Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing block for defense, which proved ineffective against Carlos Prates's diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena spent much of the fight in a southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged previously by Makhachev, and when he switched to orthodox, Prates attacked his left side with middle kicks. The Australian lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates effectively against the cage. The analysis suggests Prates's confidence, versatility, and power across all striking tools would have been insurmountable regardless of Della Maddalena's strategy. Regarding a potential Makhachev matchup, the analysis notes Prates has destroyed the lead legs of southpaw opponents and possesses dangerous knockout power, though questions remain about how he would perform after being controlled on the ground.