UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes

Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee and elbow strikes following a recent performance. Cory Sandhagen praised Prates' spring-loaded knee technique that covers exceptional distance and noted how he converted the knee setup into high kicks by wrapping around the head. Sandhagen also highlighted Prates' use of slicing elbows to break through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing it to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat shut down his opponent's ability to work in the clinch. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas also commented on how Prates opened up his opponent's guard with knees and elbows while showing no fear of takedowns.