UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against DdM

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen emphasized the power generation came from full-body spring loading rather than stepping, and noted how Prates uniquely converted the knee motion into high kicks by wrapping over the opponent's shoulder when facing a southpaw. Sandhagen also highlighted Prates' ability to break down defensive blocks with elbows, using a distinct chopping technique. Jorge Masvidal praised how the knee threat alone disabled his opponent's boxing and clinch work, calling it some of the best knee work he'd seen in years, while noting Prates' length advantage and ability to stop wrestlers, though expressing concern about facing Islam Makhachev's elite grappling. Dean Thomas observed the knees were well-disguised within Prates' hand combinations, and Dustin Poirier noted the confidence to throw knees without fearing takedowns demonstrated Prates' complete skill set.