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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates's exceptional knee strike performance against Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates power not from stepping but from a springing motion, and noted his unique ability to transition the knee setup into a high kick that wraps over the head when facing a southpaw. Sandhagen also praised Prates's use of chopping elbows to break through Della Maddalena's guard, calling it a very high level technique. Jorge Masvidal emphasized that Prates's knee threat completely neutralized Della Maddalena's body work and close-range boxing, describing the entire performance as 'Mortal Kombat level.' Dean Thomas noted how well Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them nearly invisible. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates's fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more aggressively, using them along with elbows to break open Della Maddalena's defensive shell.