Several UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique springing knee technique that generates exceptional power without a traditional step, and praised how he transitions the knee setup into high kicks that wrap around opponents' heads. Jorge Masvidal noted that Prates' knees cover tremendous distance and effectively shut down his opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range, comparing the performance to "Mortal Kombat" level striking. Dean Thomas observed that Prates mixes his knees seamlessly with his hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming. Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates' confidence in his takedown defense allows him to throw knees without fear. The consensus among the fighters was that Prates demonstrated some of the highest-level knee work seen in recent UFC competition.
