Multiple UFC fighters including Cory Sandhagen, Jorge Masvidal, Dean Thomas, and Dustin Poirier praised Carlos Prates' knee technique in his recent victory. Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates explosive power by springing his entire body rather than simply stepping, and noted his unique ability to transition knees into high kicks that wrap around opponents. Masvidal emphasized that Prates' knee threat completely shut down JDM's close-range boxing and clinch work. The fighters discussed how Prates used knees and elbows to break through JDM's defensive shell, which Sandhagen compared to Petr Yan's typically impenetrable guard. Poirier noted Prates' confidence in throwing knees without fearing takedowns.
