Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee technique following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how he disguised knees by converting them into high kicks. Jorge Masvidal praised the knee work as some of the best he's seen in years, explaining how the knee threat completely shut down DDM's ability to work in close range and box from the clinch. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates used knees and elbows to break through DDM's defensive shell, showing no fear of takedowns. Sandhagen also noted Prates' unique downward elbow strikes that broke through DDM's guard, a technique Sandhagen said his own shoulders can no longer physically execute.
