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

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates power by springing upward rather than stepping, and how he seamlessly transitions the knee setup into high kicks that wrap around the head. Sandhagen called it "mega, mega high level" and noted how Prates also used elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive shell. Jorge Masvidal emphasized that Prates' knees cover significant distance and neutralized Della Maddalena's close-range boxing, calling it "some Mortal Kombat level shit." Dean Thomas noted how effectively Prates mixes his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' willingness to throw knees without fearing takedowns demonstrates his confidence. The fighters' analysis revealed the technical sophistication and effectiveness of Prates' striking arsenal.