Multiple UFC fighters have provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee was the game-changing attack, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation rather than traditional stepping technique, and how Prates transitioned the knee threat into high kicks that wrapped around the head. Jorge Masvidal compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat, emphasizing how the knee threat shut down opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range, though he warned Makhachev's wrestling could be problematic. Dustin Poirier noted how Prates mixed knees seamlessly with hand strikes and wasn't afraid of takedowns, which allowed him to throw more confidently. Dean Thomas praised how Prates' knees were difficult to see coming due to excellent integration with his boxing. The consensus among fighters is that Prates' knee work represents some of the highest-level striking seen in recent memory.
