UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against Du Plessis

Multiple UFC fighters, including Cory Sandhagen, Jorge Masvidal, Dean Thomas, and Dustin Poirier, provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike techniques used against Dricus Du Plessis. Sandhagen praised the unique mechanics of Prates' knees, noting how he generates power by springing upward rather than stepping into them, and how he transitions from knee threats to high kicks. Masvidal highlighted how the knee strikes neutralized Du Plessis' close-range boxing and clinch work, calling it Mortal Kombat-level performance. Poirier noted that Prates showed no fear of takedowns when throwing the knees. All analysts emphasized how the knees, combined with elbows, broke through Du Plessis' defensive guard and changed the course of the fight.