Fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against DDP

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' knee strikes weren't simple stepping knees but involved a unique springing motion that generated exceptional power, forcing his opponent's head back with each impact. Sandhagen also noted Prates' ability to transition the knee threat into left high kicks that wrapped around the head, and his use of elbows to break through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee strikes covered significant distance and neutralized the opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas observed how well Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming.