Detailed breakdown shows Prates overwhelmed Maddalena with diverse striking attack

A comprehensive fight analysis reveals that Jack Della Maddalena relied heavily on a boxing guard for defense, which proved inadequate against Carlos Prates' tornado of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Maddalena fought primarily in southpaw stance despite his left leg being previously damaged by Islam Makhachev, and Prates systematically destroyed his left side with middle kicks until it turned completely red by the second round. Maddalena's chance was to be the aggressive first striker and keep Prates against the fence, but he lacked the speed and aggression needed, while Prates' confidence and versatile arsenal from all angles overwhelmed him. The analysis suggests Prates would have demolished Maddalena regardless of preparation. Looking ahead to a potential Islam Makhachev fight, Prates has proven he can destroy southpaws' lead legs with low kicks and finish with strikes, but the question remains whether he can survive a round under Makhachev's grappling pressure. The UFC must decide whether to have Prates fight Michael Morales first or save him directly for the title shot.