Analysis: Maddalena's boxing defense proved inadequate against Prates

A detailed breakdown reveals Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on boxing-style blocking during his fight with Carlos Prates, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, and knees. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance, despite his left leg having been damaged in his previous fight with Belal Muhammad. Prates attacked Maddalena's left side with middle kicks, leaving it visibly red by the second round. The analyst suggests Maddalena needed to be more aggressive and work at close range to have a chance, but Prates' confidence, power, and diverse striking angles made him too dangerous. Prates is described as a combination of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva in terms of his striking versatility.