Detailed breakdown reveals Prates' advantages over potential Makhachev fight

A detailed post-fight analysis of Carlos Prates versus Jack Della Maddalena revealed key tactical insights. Della Maddalena relied approximately 90% on a boxing guard which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees and punches. Della Maddalena fought extensively in southpaw stance, and when switching to orthodox, Prates damaged his left side with mid-kicks. The analysis suggested Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure at the fence, which he failed to execute due to fear and lack of speed after taking a knee strike. Regarding a potential Islam Makhachev versus Prates matchup, the breakdown notes Prates has successfully destroyed the lead legs of southpaw opponents like Leon Edwards and Della Maddalena with 4-5 low kicks disrupting movement and 10-15 potentially causing a knockout. The author acknowledges underestimating Prates' all-around striking and ability to enter a devastating rhythm, comparing him to a combination of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva. The post questions whether the UFC will have Prates wait for Makhachev or face Shavkat Rakhmonov first to determine a clear contender.