UFC fighters break down Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes

Multiple UFC fighters and analysts provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' exceptional knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates spring-loaded power rather than stepping into his knees, and noted his ability to transition the knee threat into high kicks that wrap over opponents' heads. Jorge Masvidal compared Prates' knee work to "Mortal Kombat," emphasizing how the threat alone shut down his opponent's offense and prevented clinch boxing. Dustin Poirier credited Prates' confidence in his takedown defense for allowing him to throw knees boldly. Dean Thomas praised how Prates mixes his knees seamlessly with hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming and preventing opponents from entering boxing range.