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Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates power by springing upward rather than stepping, and how he mixes knees with high kicks, wrapping around the head when opponents are in southpaw stance. Sandhagen also noted Prates' unique cutting elbows that broke through JDM's guard. Jorge Masvidal praised the distance Prates covers with his knees and how the threat alone shut down JDM's offense, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates isn't afraid of takedowns, which allows him to throw knees more freely. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates disguises his knees within his hand combinations.
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