UFC fighters analyze Prates' devastating knee strikes against Della Maddalena

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and seamless transitions to high kicks. Sandhagen also praised Prates' elbow strikes that broke through Della Maddalena's defensive block. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat completely shut down Della Maddalena's clinch boxing. Both Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas commented on how effectively Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming.