Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance in his recent fight. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique power and technique behind Prates' left knee, noting how he springs upward rather than stepping, and how he mixes knees with high kicks that wrap around opponents' heads. Jorge Masvidal praised the distance coverage and threat these knees posed, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat completely shut down DdM's close-range boxing. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up DdM's guard with knees and elbows, showing no fear of takedowns. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates concealed his knees while mixing them with hand strikes, preventing DdM from entering boxing range.
