Belal Muhammad correctly forecasted how Carlos Prates would defeat Jack Della Maddalena, suggesting a strategy focused on leg kicks, arm attacks, and head strikes including high kicks. Muhammad noted that Islam Makhachev had success with low kicks against Della Maddalena. He explained that mixing in these leg strikes would force Della Maddalena to hesitate before attacking, as he tends to absorb one strike to land three in return. However, against Prates' power, Muhammad warned that taking even one clean shot is extremely risky. Some commenters joked that Belal should consider a career as an analyst given his accurate breakdown.
