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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee strikes that generated exceptional power without a traditional step, noting how Prates seamlessly transitioned from knee threats to left high kicks. Jorge Masvidal praised Prates' ability to cover distance with knees and neutralize Della Maddalena's clinch work, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat while suggesting Islam Makhachev's wrestling could pose problems. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas noted how effectively Prates mixed his knee strikes with hand strikes, making them difficult to see and preventing Della Maddalena from entering boxing range.