A detailed breakdown reveals Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Carlos Prates's tornado of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Makhachev previously, and Prates punished his left side with middle kicks in round two. The analyst notes Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure, but he lacked the speed and was intimidated after eating a knee. Prates showed exceptional belief, versatility, and power from all angles. Regarding a potential Makhachev-Prates matchup, the analysis notes Prates has destroyed the lead legs of southpaws like Edwards and Della Maddalena with 10-15 leg kicks potentially leading to knockout, creating intrigue despite Makhachev's elite grappling. The post suggests UFC may need to decide between immediate title shot or an eliminator against Vicente Luque.
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