Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen praised the unique mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting how he generates power by springing rather than stepping, and highlighted his clever transition from knee threats to high kicks. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat neutralized DdM's close-range boxing and body work, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates opened DdM's guard with knees and elbows, demonstrating fearlessness of takedowns. Dean Thomas observed how effectively Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see. The consensus highlighted Prates' knees as a game-changing weapon at an exceptionally high technical level.
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