Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the spring-loaded power of Prates' left knee, noting how he transitions it into high kicks by wrapping over the head, calling it uniquely high-level technique. Sandhagen also praised Prates' slicing elbows that broke through Della Maddalena's block. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates' knee threats neutralized Della Maddalena's clinch work and body attack, comparing the performance to Mortal Combat. Dean Thomas noted the knees were difficult to see as Prates mixed them seamlessly with hand strikes. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more boldly, ultimately breaking down the defensive shell with knees and elbows.
