UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against Jack Della Maddalena

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' powerful spring-loaded left knee that repeatedly rocked Della Maddalena, noting how Prates cleverly transitioned the knee threat into left high kicks by wrapping over the opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat completely neutralized Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in years, though he cautioned that Islam Makhachev's wrestling would pose a serious threat. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas both noted how Prates used knees and elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive guard, with Poirier adding that Prates' confidence in his takedown defense allowed him to throw knees more freely.