Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates's knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates's left knee was the game-changing strike, noting the unique springing technique that generated exceptional power without a traditional step, and how Prates cleverly transitioned the knee setup into high kicks that wrapped around the opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal praised the distance coverage of the knees and how the threat alone disabled JDM's body work and close-range boxing, calling it some of the best knee work he had seen in a long time, while noting that Islam Makhachev's wrestling could pose problems despite Prates's length advantage. Dean Thomas emphasized how well Prates disguised his knees within his hand striking, making them difficult to see and preventing his opponent from closing distance. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates used knees and elbows to break through JDM's defensive shell, demonstrating confidence in his takedown defense that allowed him to throw knees more freely.
