UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique power generation and setup of Prates' knees, noting how he transitions them into high kicks by wrapping over the opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal praised the distance covered by the knees and how the threat alone shut down Jack Della Maddalena's offense, though he cautioned about potential wrestling vulnerabilities against Islam Makhachev. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas both emphasized how Prates mixed knees and elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive shell. The consensus among analysts was that Prates demonstrated elite-level striking against top competition.