UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against JDM

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' exceptional knee strikes in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee was the game-changer, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how Prates transitioned between knees and high kicks. Sandhagen also praised Prates' elbows that broke through Della Maddalena's guard. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat covered significant distance and prevented Della Maddalena from working in the clinch or boxing at close range, comparing the performance to "Mortal Kombat." Masvidal suggested that while Prates' length and knees could stop wrestlers, Islam Makhachev's grappling would present a nightmare scenario if he secured an early takedown. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas also noted how the knees and elbows effectively dismantled Della Maddalena's defensive structure.