Detailed fight analysis reveals Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Carlos Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite previous leg damage from Islam Makhachev, and Prates punished his left side with middle kicks throughout. The analysis notes Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure against the cage, but he lacked the speed and aggression needed. Prates demonstrated exceptional confidence and universality in his striking, drawing comparisons to Francis Ngannou and Anderson Silva. The breakdown discusses potential matchup dynamics with Islam Makhachev, noting Prates' dangerous leg kicks against southpaws and knockout power, while acknowledging Makhachev's wrestling could be decisive. The analysis suggests a potential fight between Prates and Shavkat Rakhmonov to determine a clear number one contender.
