Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power and technique, as well as how Prates converted knee threats into high kicks by wrapping over the head. Jorge Masvidal compared the performance to Mortal Kombat and noted how the knee threat completely shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work, though he warned that Islam Makhachev's wrestling could present problems. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up Della Maddalena's guard with knees and elbows, noting Prates showed no fear of takedowns which allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas noted how Prates mixed his knees seamlessly with his hand strikes, preventing Della Maddalena from closing the distance for boxing exchanges.
