A detailed breakdown reveals Jack Della Maddalena's tactical mistakes in his loss to Carlos Prates. Approximately 90 percent of Maddalena's defensive actions relied on a boxing block, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite his left leg being damaged in the Makhachev fight, when he should have prepared more orthodox work. He lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates against the cage. Prates' confidence, power from multiple angles, and ability to use his reach advantage overwhelmed Maddalena. The analyst concludes Prates would have won regardless of Maddalena's preparation, comparing the Brazilian to a mix of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva.
