An analytical breakdown of the Prates versus Jack Della Maddalena fight reveals several tactical issues. Maddalena relied almost 90% on a boxing block defense, which proved ineffective against Prates' diverse striking arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged in previous fights, and when he switched to orthodox, Prates attacked his left side with mid-kicks. The analyst notes Maddalena's best chance was aggressive pressure against the cage, but he lacked the speed and aggression needed. Regarding a potential Makhachev versus Prates matchup, the breakdown suggests Prates has shown the ability to damage southpaw fighters' lead legs with low kicks, having knocked out Maddalena this way. However, Makhachev's high-level striking, wrestling ability, and ground control could neutralize Prates' striking confidence after rounds of grappling pressure.
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