Detailed breakdown shows Prates overwhelmed Della Maddalena with striking variety

A detailed fight analysis reveals that Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing block defense (nearly 90% of his defensive actions), which proved ineffective against Carlos Prates' tornado of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena absorbed many straight punches through his porous guard and failed to create distance or counter effectively. Surprisingly, Della Maddalena fought mostly in southpaw stance despite needing to prepare orthodox work after Islam Makhachev previously damaged his left leg. When he switched to orthodox, Prates punished his left side with middle kicks. The analysis notes Della Maddalena's kicks were slow and weak, and he lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates against the cage. Prates' confidence, power variety from multiple angles, and ability to use his reach at distance proved overwhelming. The breakdown suggests Prates would have demolished Della Maddalena regardless of preparation, comparing him to a mix of Alex Pereira and Anderson Silva.