UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen noted that Prates' left knee changed the fight, emphasizing that it wasn't a simple step-in knee but one delivered with explosive spring-like power that snapped his opponent's head back. Sandhagen also praised how Prates mixed the knee threat with high kicks and used elbows to break through defensive guards, calling it "mega high level." Jorge Masvidal highlighted how Prates covered tremendous distance with his knees and used the threat of them to neutralize his opponent's clinch work and body shots, comparing it to "Mortal Kombat" level striking. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates mixed his knees seamlessly with punches, making them hard to see, while Dean Thomas praised how the knees prevented close-range boxing. The consensus among top fighters was that Prates displayed some of the best knee work seen in recent UFC history.