Fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against Jack Della Maddalena

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as fight-changing, noting the unique power generated not from stepping but from explosive spring-loaded motion. Sandhagen highlighted how Prates transitioned from knee threats to high kicks, adjusting his technique based on whether opponents were in orthodox or southpaw stance. Jorge Masvidal praised how Prates used the knee threat to completely shut down Della Maddalena's body work and close-range boxing, calling it some of the best knee work he'd seen in years. Both fighters noted Prates' length and ability to cover distance made him particularly dangerous. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates mixed knees seamlessly with hand strikes, and Dean Thomas emphasized how the knees prevented Della Maddalena from entering boxing range.