UFC fighters analyze Carlos Prates's devastating knee strikes against Du Plessis

Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates's knee strikes in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates's left knee changed the fight with explosive power generated by his entire body springing upward rather than stepping. Sandhagen also praised Prates's ability to transition from knee threats to head kicks and his use of elbows to break through defensive guards. Jorge Masvidal noted that Prates's knee threat neutralized his opponent's clinch work and body attacks, calling it some of the best knee work he has seen in years. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more confidently.