UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against DdM

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike techniques following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates exceptional power by springing upward rather than simply stepping into the knee, and noted how he mixes the knee strikes with high kicks. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of elbows to break through his opponent's guard. Jorge Masvidal described Prates' knees as "Mortal Kombat level" and noted that the threat of the knees neutralized his opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range. Masvidal suggested Prates could be problematic for Islam Makhachev, though he believes Makhachev's wrestling is on another level. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas also commented on how the knees and elbows opened up Prates' opponent and created opportunities throughout the fight.