Multiple UFC fighters have provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen described Prates' left knee as a "game-changer," noting it wasn't a standard step-in knee but rather involved a powerful spring-loaded motion that made his opponent's head snap back. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to convert the knee setup into high kicks that wrapped around the head, particularly effective against southpaw stances, and highlighted his elbows that broke through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates covered significant distance with the knees and used the threat of them to shut down his opponent's ability to work the body or box in the clinch, calling it "some Mortal Kombat level" work. Dean Thomas noted the knees were effectively disguised within his hand combinations. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up his opponent's guard with knees and elbows, and his fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more boldly.
