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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting how he generates power by springing rather than stepping, and how he mixes knees with high kicks that wrap over the head. Jorge Masvidal praised the range Prates covers with his knees and how the threat alone shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates isn't afraid of takedowns, which allows him to throw knees more freely. Dean Thomas emphasized how well Prates disguises his knees within his hand combinations. Sandhagen also analyzed Prates' elbows, which broke through Della Maddalena's defensive block in a way he compared favorably to Petr Yan's tight guard.