Detailed breakdown suggests Prates would defeat Della Maddalena in any scenario

A detailed post-fight analysis highlights several factors in Carlos Prates' victory over Jack Della Maddalena. The analyst notes that Della Maddalena relied heavily on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought primarily in a southpaw stance despite having his lead leg damaged by Islam Makhachev in a previous fight, and when he switched to orthodox, Prates targeted his left side with middle kicks. The author argues that Prates' confidence, versatility, and power would have resulted in victory regardless of Della Maddalena's tactical approach. The post also discusses potential matchups with Islam Makhachev and Michael Morales, noting that Prates has damaged the lead legs of southpaw opponents like Leon Edwards and Della Maddalena. The analyst suggests the UFC must decide whether to hold Prates for a title shot or match him with Morales first.