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

Multiple UFC fighters offered detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique that generated exceptional power without a traditional step, and noted how Prates transitioned the knee setup into high kicks. Sandhagen also praised Prates' elbows for breaking through Della Maddalena's defensive guard. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the threat of Prates' knees completely shut down Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work, calling it "Mortal Kombat level" striking. Dean Thomas and Dustin Poirier both noted that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees with complete confidence. Masvidal suggested that while Prates could threaten Islam Makhachev with these knees on level changes, Makhachev's elite wrestling would present serious problems if he secured an early takedown.