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

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance. Cory Sandhagen noted the unique spring-loaded power generation and how Prates converted knee threats into high kicks by wrapping over the head. He also praised Prates' elbows for breaking through Della Maddalena's defensive guard. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how the knee threat alone disabled Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and body work, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in years. Masvidal suggested Prates could use these knees to stop wrestlers like Islam Makhachev changing levels, though acknowledged Makhachev's grappling superiority. Dustin Poirier noted Prates showed no fear of takedowns, allowing him to throw knees more confidently.