A detailed breakdown of the Prates vs Maddalena fight reveals that Maddalena performed approximately 90% of his defensive actions using a boxing block, which proved ineffective against Prates's diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite his left leg being damaged in his fight with Makhachev, and Prates attacked his left side with mid-kicks throughout. The analysis notes that Prates demonstrated exceptional versatility and belief, making him extremely dangerous in open exchanges. Regarding a potential Makhachev vs Prates matchup, the breakdown suggests Prates could damage Makhachev's lead leg with low kicks but questions whether Prates could maintain his striking effectiveness after being controlled on the ground. The post also suggests UFC might consider matching Prates with Morales to determine a clear contender.
