Detailed breakdown reveals Della Maddalena's defensive flaws against Prates

A detailed post-fight analysis identified critical tactical errors in Jack Della Maddalena's loss to Carlos Prates. Approximately 90% of Della Maddalena's defensive actions relied on a boxing block, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought extensively in southpaw stance despite his left leg being damaged in his previous fight with Makhachev, and Prates exploited this by targeting his left side with middle kicks until it turned red. The analysis suggests Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure fighting, but he lacked the speed and aggression needed, while Prates' confidence and versatility overwhelmed him. Looking ahead to a potential Makhachev vs Prates matchup, the breakdown notes Prates destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Edwards and Della Maddalena with low kicks, creating intrigue for how he would handle another southpaw in Makhachev.