UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee and elbow techniques

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes and elbows. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as a game-changing weapon, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how Prates converted the knee threat into high kicks that wrapped over his opponent's head. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of slicing elbows to break through defensive blocks, calling the performance "mega high level." Jorge Masvidal highlighted how Prates' knees covered exceptional distance and neutralized his opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range, comparing it to "Mortal Kombat" level striking. Masvidal suggested Prates' length and knees could trouble wrestlers like Islam Makhachev but acknowledged Makhachev's grappling represents a different stratosphere. Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas also commented on how the knees and elbows broke down defensive structures, with Poirier noting Prates' confidence indicated he wasn't afraid of takedowns.