Analysts praise Carlos Prates' knee strikes after knockout of Jack Della Maddalena

UFC fighters and analysts offered detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique springing motion when throwing knees, creating exceptional power without a full step. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in years, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat shut down Della Maddalena's entire close-range game. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates used knees and elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive shell, showing no fear of takedowns. The analysts unanimously praised Prates' technical innovation and devastating effectiveness with the technique.