UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates' devastating knee strikes and elbow techniques

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes and elbows. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the explosive power generated by his spring-loaded technique rather than simple stepping. Sandhagen also praised how Prates used elbows to break through his opponent's guard, something Sandhagen struggled with against Petr Yan. Jorge Masvidal called it one of the best knee performances he'd seen in a long time, comparing it to Mortal Kombat and noting how the threat alone shut down his opponent's offense. Both Masvidal and Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' fearlessness about takedowns allowed him to throw knees more freely. The consensus among analysts was that Prates demonstrated exceptionally high-level striking technique.