Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' explosive knee technique that doesn't require stepping but uses a spring-loaded push motion, noting how Prates mixed it with high kicks that wrapped over the head when facing a southpaw. Sandhagen also praised Prates' elbow work that broke through JDM's defensive block. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat shut down JDM's clinch game and body work. Both Dustin Poirier and Dean Thomas commented on how Prates' knees and elbows dismantled JDM's guard. The analysts noted Prates' length and his fearlessness of takedowns as key factors enabling his striking success.
