A detailed fight analysis reveals that Jack Maddalena relied heavily on boxing blocks for defense, which proved ineffective against Carlos Prates's varied striking attack of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance, contrary to expectations after his previous loss to Belal Muhammad, and Prates damaged his left side with middle kicks. The analyst notes that Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates, who fought with exceptional confidence and utilized his reach advantage effectively. Prates has now damaged the lead leg of southpaw opponents Leon Edwards and Maddalena, with Maddalena being knocked out by a low kick. The post discusses potential matchup dynamics between Prates and Islam Makhachev, noting Prates's ability to damage lead legs of southpaws and his knockout power, while acknowledging Makhachev's high-level striking and wrestling threat.
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