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

Multiple UFC fighters have provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique knee technique, noting he generates power by springing upward rather than stepping, and seamlessly transitions the motion into left high kicks that wrap around the head. Sandhagen praised Prates' elbow work that broke through Della Maddalena's defensive shell, calling it "mega high level" technique. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat neutralized Della Maddalena's body work and close-range boxing, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dean Thomas noted the knees were well-disguised within hand combinations. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more aggressively, using them to break down Della Maddalena's block.