Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his recent victory, with Cory Sandhagen calling them uniquely powerful and technically advanced. Sandhagen noted that Prates doesn't simply step into his knees but rather springs explosively, generating tremendous force that visibly snapped his opponent's head back. He also highlighted how Prates mixed the knee threat with high kicks, wrapping around the head when his opponent was in southpaw stance. Jorge Masvidal praised Prates' ability to cover distance with the knees and noted how the threat alone shut down his opponent's entire close-range game, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in years. Dustin Poirier emphasized how Prates opened up his opponent's guard with knees and elbows, showing no fear of takedowns. Dean Thomas noted the knees were well-disguised within Prates' hand combinations. The consensus among fighters was that Prates' knee game represents an elite, multi-dimensional striking threat.
