UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' knee and elbow techniques after recent win

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' striking techniques following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' powerful spring-loaded knee strikes that changed the fight, noting they weren't standard step-through knees but explosive push-off techniques. He also praised Prates' ability to transition the knee setup into high kicks and use elbows to break through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates' knee threats covered significant distance and disabled his opponent's offense, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas commented on how well Prates disguised his knees within his hand combinations.