Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique knee mechanics, noting he generates power by springing his entire body rather than just stepping, and praised his ability to transition knees into high kicks that wrap around opponents' heads. Sandhagen also emphasized Prates' elbow work that broke through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, noting how the threat of knees shut down his opponent's close-range boxing and clinch work. He compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat and discussed potential challenges against Islam Makhachev. Dean Thomas and Dustin Poirier also contributed observations about Prates' ability to mix knees seamlessly with hand strikes and his fearless approach to throwing knees without worrying about takedowns.
