UFC fighters analyze Prates' devastating knee technique from recent victory

Multiple UFC fighters and analysts have broken down the exceptional knee striking technique Carlos Prates displayed in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as a game-changing strike delivered with unique spring-loaded power rather than typical stepping mechanics, also noting how Prates cleverly converted the knee setup into high kicks. Sandhagen praised Prates' use of elbows to break down defensive blocks and called it 'mega high level' technique. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how Prates' knees covered exceptional distance and neutralized his opponent's close-range game, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more confidently. All analysts emphasized that Prates' knee work represented some of the best they'd seen in recent memory.