A detailed fight analysis reveals how Carlos Prates defeated Jack Della Maddalena. The breakdown notes that Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing guard defense (approximately 90%) which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought predominantly in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Islam Makhachev previously, and Prates further punished his left side with mid-kicks that left it visibly red. The analyst suggests Della Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure and cage work, but he lacked the speed and was hesitant after absorbing a knee. Prates' confidence, belief, and ability to strike effectively from multiple angles with various techniques proved decisive. Regarding a potential Makhachev versus Prates matchup, the analysis notes Prates has damaged southpaw opponents' lead legs quickly and can finish fights with leg kicks, creating intrigue despite Makhachev's high-level striking and grappling. The post also suggests a Prates versus Morales fight would be 'deadly' for fans while Prates is in peak form.
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