UFC fighters analyze Prates' devastating knee strikes against DdM

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' powerful spring-loaded knee technique that repeatedly landed on DdM, noting how Prates transitions seamlessly between knees and high kicks. Sandhagen called it uniquely high-level striking and praised Prates' ripping elbows that broke through DdM's guard. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates' knees covered exceptional distance and completely shut down DdM's offense, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in years. Masvidal suggested Prates could trouble Islam Makhachev with these knees against takedown attempts, though he believes Makhachev's wrestling would ultimately prevail. Dean Thomas and Dustin Poirier also praised how Prates' knees mixed with his hands and prevented DdM from establishing his boxing range.