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UFC fighters praise Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes after DDM win

May 4, 2026, 11:28 PM
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Multiple UFC fighters analyzed Carlos Prates' exceptional knee strike technique following his victory over De la Mora. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee strikes that generate tremendous power without a traditional step, and his ability to transition from knee threats to high kicks. Jorge Masvidal compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat, noting how the knee strikes neutralized DDM's offense and prevented him from working in the clinch or attacking the body. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allows him to throw knees more freely. Dean Thomas praised how Prates mixed his knees seamlessly with his hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming.

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