UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes technique

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates' left knee was a game-changing weapon, noting the unique spring-loaded power he generates without stepping, and how he transitions the knee threat into high kicks. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of elbows to break through his opponent's guard. 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 threat of knees shut down the opponent's entire close-range game. Both Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas also weighed in on how effectively Prates opened up his opponent's defense with knees and elbows.