Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique that generates exceptional power without a step, noting how it changed the fight and set up left high kicks that wrapped around JDM's head due to the southpaw stance. Sandhagen also praised Prates' tomahawk-style elbows that broke through JDM's guard, something Sandhagen couldn't accomplish against Petr Yan. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he'd seen in years, comparing Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat shut down JDM's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas noted how Prates disguised his knees within his hand combinations, making them difficult to see coming.
