UFC fighters analyze Prates' devastating knee strikes against Della Maddalena

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how Prates mixed knees with high kicks by wrapping around the head. Jorge Masvidal praised Prates' ability to cover distance with knees and how the knee threat shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work, calling it "Mortal Kombat level" striking. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates opened Della Maddalena's guard with knees and elbows, and that throwing knees fearlessly indicated no concern about takedowns. Dean Thomas observed how effectively Prates concealed his knees within his hand combinations. The consensus among analysts was that Prates displayed one of the highest-level knee strike performances seen in recent UFC competition.