Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates power by springing his entire body rather than just stepping, and noted his unique ability to transition the knee setup into a high kick that wraps over the head when facing southpaws. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of chopping elbows to break through his opponent's guard. Jorge Masvidal called it one of the best knee performances he's seen in a long time, noting how the threat alone shut down the opponent's close-range boxing and body work. He compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat but expressed concern about how he'd handle Islam Makhachev's wrestling. Dean Thomas and Dustin Poirier also weighed in, with Poirier noting that Prates' willingness to throw knees without fearing takedowns shows his confidence in his grappling defense.
