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

A detailed breakdown reveals why Carlos Prates dominated Jack Della Maddalena in their recent bout. Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing block defense, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Makhachev previously, and when switching to orthodox, Prates targeted his left side with middle kicks. The analyst notes Della Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates effectively. Regarding a potential Makhachev versus Prates matchup, the analysis suggests Prates poses a genuine threat with his leg kicks and striking versatility, having already damaged or knocked out multiple southpaw opponents. However, questions remain about how Prates would perform after being controlled on the ground for a full round. The post suggests a Prates versus Michael Morales fight would be extremely exciting for fans.