Multiple UFC fighters offered detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' exceptional knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique power generation of Prates' left knee, noting how he springs through the technique rather than simply stepping, and praised his ability to transition the knee setup into left high kicks that wrap over the opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal called it "some Mortal Kombat level stuff," emphasizing how the knee threat alone shut down his opponent's offensive game and prevented close-range boxing exchanges, while also noting the challenge Prates would face against Islam Makhachev's elite wrestling. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, allowing him to throw knees more freely and break through his opponent's defensive shell. Dean Thomas noted the difficulty in seeing Prates' knees coming due to his seamless integration with hand strikes.
