Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how he mixed knees with left high kicks by wrapping over the opponent's head when facing a southpaw. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of ripping elbows to break down defensive guards, calling it a uniquely high level that his own shoulders can no longer replicate. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat covered distance and disabled his opponent's body work and close-range boxing, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. He noted that while Prates' length and knees could stop wrestlers, Islam Makhachev's grappling would pose a nightmare if he secured an early takedown. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up the guard with knees and elbows, and his fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more confidently.
