Detailed analysis reveals Della Maddalena's tactical mistakes against Prates

A comprehensive fight analysis reveals Jack Della Maddalena's strategic errors against Carlos Prates. Approximately 90% of Della Maddalena's defensive actions relied on a boxing guard, which proved inadequate against Prates' diverse arsenal of kicks, elbows, knees, and punches. Della Maddalena fought predominantly in southpaw stance despite having his left leg damaged by Makhachev previously, when fighting in orthodox against Belal Muhammad had worked better. Prates punished Della Maddalena's left side with mid-kicks, leaving it visibly red by the second round. The analysis suggests Della Maddalena needed to pressure Prates aggressively and keep him against the cage, but lacked the speed and aggression to execute this strategy. Prates' versatility, power from multiple angles, confidence, and effective use of reach proved overwhelming regardless of Della Maddalena's preparation. The analysis concludes with discussion of a potential Makhachev versus Prates matchup.