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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen praised Prates' spring-loaded knee strikes and his ability to transition them into head kicks, calling it "mega high level." He also noted how Prates used elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive block. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how the threat of Prates' knees shut down Della Maddalena's offense, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, though he believes Islam Makhachev's wrestling would pose a nightmare matchup. Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates' confidence in his takedown defense allowed him to throw knees without fear.