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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the explosive power generation in Prates' left knee, noting how he springs his entire body rather than just stepping into the strike, and praised his unique high kick setup that wraps around the head when opponents are in southpaw stance. Jorge Masvidal called it "some Mortal Kombat level" work, emphasizing how the knee threat completely shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' willingness to throw knees without fear of takedowns demonstrated his grappling confidence. Dean Thomas observed how effectively Prates disguised his knees within his hand combinations. The fighters universally praised the technical sophistication and devastating effectiveness of Prates' knee strikes, with Sandhagen calling the striking work "uniquely mega high level."