A comprehensive fight analysis reveals that Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing block defense (approximately 90% of the time) against Carlos Prates, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena absorbed many straight punches through his porous guard and failed to counter-strike or create distance. Surprisingly, Della Maddalena fought extensively in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Islam Makhachev previously, and when he switched to orthodox, Prates punished his left side with middle kicks. Della Maddalena's best chance was to pressure Prates aggressively against the cage, but he lacked the speed and was too cautious after eating a knee. The analysis suggests Prates would have won regardless of Della Maddalena's game plan due to his supreme confidence, versatility, and power from all angles. Regarding a potential Islam Makhachev fight, the breakdown notes that Prates has destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Edwards and Della Maddalena with low kicks, posing a similar threat to the southpaw Makhachev, though Makhachev's grappling and ability to wear down strikers over a round could be decisive.
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