UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' knee strikes against Della Maddalena

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the power and unique mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting he generates force by springing his entire body rather than stepping, and praised his ability to transition the knee setup into high kicks. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates used knees and elbows to break through Jack Della Maddalena's guard, and showed no fear of takedowns which allowed him to throw knees more freely. Dean Thomas noted how Prates effectively mixed knees with his hand strikes, making them difficult to see. Masvidal also discussed potential matchup implications with Islam Makhachev, suggesting Prates' knees could trouble wrestlers changing levels but that Makhachev's grappling would pose serious problems.