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

Multiple UFC fighters and analysts provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique power generation method, noting Prates didn't step into knees but rather "springs" upward, creating exceptional force. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to transition the knee setup into high kicks by wrapping around the opponent's head, calling it "mega high level." Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat neutralized Della Maddalena's body work and clinch boxing, covering significant distance and preventing level changes. Masvidal compared the performance to "Mortal Kombat" and suggested Prates' length and knee strikes could trouble wrestlers like Islam Makhachev, though acknowledged Makhachev's wrestling is "another stratosphere." Dean Thomas noted the knees were well-disguised within hand combinations, while Dustin Poirier highlighted how knees and elbows broke through Della Maddalena's guard, with Prates showing no fear of takedowns.