UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes against DDP

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes. Cory Sandhagen emphasized that Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting he generates power not just from stepping but by springing his entire body, and uniquely transitions the knee setup into high kicks that wrap around the opponent's head. Sandhagen also praised Prates' elbows for breaking through defensive blocks, calling it 'mega high level' technique. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how Prates' knee threat alone disabled his opponent's close-range boxing, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allows him to throw knees more aggressively. The consensus among analysts was that Prates displayed exceptional striking technique and fight IQ.