Multiple UFC fighters provided technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates' left knee was the game-changing weapon, noting he generates power by springing upward rather than stepping, and cleverly mixes the knee threat with high kicks that wrap around opponents in southpaw stance. Jorge Masvidal praised Prates' ability to cover distance with knees and noted how the threat alone prevented his opponent from working in close range or the clinch, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up his opponent's guard with knees and elbows, and his fearlessness of takedowns allows him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates disguises his knees within his hand combinations. All fighters emphasized the elite technical level and fight-changing impact of these strikes.
