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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen emphasized the power and spring-loaded delivery of Prates' left knee, noting how he transitioned it into high kicks by wrapping over the head when facing southpaws. Sandhagen praised Prates' use of elbows to break through Della Maddalena's guard, calling it "mega high level" work. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how Prates' knee threat alone shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and clinch work, comparing it to "Mortal Kombat" level striking, though he warned that Islam Makhachev's wrestling could pose problems. Dustin Poirier noted Prates' seamless mixing of knees with hand strikes and his fearlessness of takedowns, which allows him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas commented on the invisibility of Prates' knees due to his effective blending with punches.