Analyst breaks down Della Maddalena's defensive errors against Prates

A detailed post-fight analysis revealed critical tactical errors by Jack Della Maddalena in his loss to Carlos Prates. Nearly 90% of Della Maddalena's defensive actions relied on a boxing-style high guard, which proved inadequate against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. The guard was porous, allowing straight punches through, and Della Maddalena couldn't effectively counter from the position like fighters such as Petr Yan. Surprisingly, Della Maddalena fought extensively in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Islam Makhachev previously. When he switched to orthodox, Prates punished his left side with middle kicks, turning it visibly red by the second round. Della Maddalena lacked the speed and aggression needed to pressure Prates, and his kicks were too slow and weak from long range. The analysis concludes that Prates' combination of power, versatility, angles, and confidence would have overcome Della Maddalena regardless of adjustments. Looking ahead to a potential Makhachev-Prates fight, the analyst notes that Prates destroyed the lead legs of southpaws Edwards and Della Maddalena, posing a legitimate threat with leg kicks and his diverse striking.