Detailed breakdown: Why Prates dominated Della Maddalena with kicks and varied attacks

A lengthy post-fight analysis of Carlos Prates' victory over Jack Della Maddalena. The author notes that Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing guard, which left him vulnerable to Prates' torrent of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought mostly in southpaw stance despite previous issues with his left leg, and Prates punished his left side with mid-kicks. The author argues Della Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression to pressure Prates effectively, and Prates' confidence and versatility made him dominant at all ranges. The post also discusses a potential Islam Makhachev vs. Prates bout, highlighting that Prates has quickly destroyed the lead legs of southpaws like Edwards and Della Maddalena, posing a real threat on the feet. However, the author questions whether Prates can maintain his form after being controlled on the ground. The piece suggests the UFC may book Prates vs. Diego Lopes to determine a clear contender. This is an in-depth tactical review and speculation piece.