UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against JDM

Multiple UFC fighters have provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as a game-changer, noting the unique springing motion that generated exceptional power rather than a traditional stepping technique. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to mix the knee with high kicks and his use of elbows to break through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat completely shut down his opponent's offense. Dean Thomas highlighted how Prates effectively mixed knees with hand strikes, while Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates' lack of fear regarding takedowns allowed him to throw knees more confidently. All analysts agreed the performance demonstrated elite-level striking.