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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique springing motion that generates exceptional power, noting how he transitions the knee setup into high kicks by wrapping over the head. Sandhagen praised Prates' elbows for breaking through Della Maddalena's defensive block, something Sandhagen himself couldn't accomplish against Petr Yan. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in years, noting how the threat alone disabled Della Maddalena's clinch game and body work. Masvidal compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat, stating his length could stop wrestlers but questioned how he'd handle Islam Makhachev's elite grappling. Dean Thomas noted the knees were difficult to see as Prates mixed them seamlessly with hand strikes. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, allowing him to throw knees more confidently.