Analysis: Prates dismantled Della Maddalena with diverse striking arsenal

A detailed post-fight analysis examines how Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena. The analysis notes that Della Maddalena relied almost 90% on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Prates' tornado of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought extensively in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Makhachev previously, and Prates punished his left side with middle kicks in the second round. The post suggests Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure, but he lacked the speed and was intimidated, while Prates showed complete confidence using diverse angles with knees, elbows, and punches. The analysis concludes that Prates would have demolished Della Maddalena regardless of preparation, comparing him to a combination of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva. Regarding a potential Makhachev-Prates fight, the post notes Prates destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Edwards and Della Maddalena, but questions whether he could maintain his effectiveness after being controlled on the ground.