UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes from recent win

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strikes following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates power by springing his whole body rather than stepping, noting the unique way he transitions knees into high kicks by wrapping around the head. Jorge Masvidal praised the distance Prates covers with his knees and how the threat of them shut down his opponent's offense, comparing it to Mortal Kombat level striking. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates mixed knees with hand strikes to break through his opponent's guard, adding that his lack of takedown fear allows him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates disguised his knees within his hand combinations.