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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes, against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique springing knee technique that generated exceptional power and his ability to transition the knee threat into high kicks that wrapped around his opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal praised how Prates' knee threats completely shut down Della Maddalena's offense and close-range boxing, calling it "Mortal Kombat-level" work. Dean Thomas noted how seamlessly Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up Della Maddalena's guard with knees and elbows, fighting without fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more confidently.