Analysis: Prates poses serious threat to Makhachev with leg kicks and striking

A detailed fight analysis examines Carlos Prates' recent victory and his potential matchup with Islam Makhachev. The analysis notes that Prates destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Leon Edwards and Jack Della Maddalena in the first round, even knocking out Maddalena with a leg kick. Against lefties, Prates can compromise their movement with 4-5 leg kicks and potentially knock them out with 10-15. Makhachev, also a southpaw, would face this same threat on the feet. However, the analysis questions whether Prates would remain as effective after enduring a round of Makhachev's ground control and pressure. The post suggests UFC must decide whether to have Prates face Morales first to determine a clear contender, or save him for the title shot.