Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as game-changing, noting the unique springing motion rather than a simple step-in, and how Prates transitions the knee motion into high kicks. Jorge Masvidal highlighted how the threat of knees neutralized DDM's close-range boxing and clinch work, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allows him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas noted how seamlessly Prates mixes knees with his hand strikes. The consensus was that Prates demonstrated one of the most effective knee-strike performances seen in recent UFC history.
