Multiple UFC fighters including Cory Sandhagen, Jorge Masvidal, Dean Thomas, and Dustin Poirier broke down Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent performance. Sandhagen highlighted how Prates generates exceptional power by loading up through his entire body rather than simply stepping into the knee, and noted how he mixes knees with high kicks. Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat neutralized his opponent's ability to work in close range and could trouble even elite wrestlers like Makhachev, though he believes Makhachev's grappling would be a nightmare for Prates. Thomas praised how Prates conceals his knees within his hand striking combinations. Poirier noted that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more aggressively. All fighters emphasized the uniquely high level of Prates' knee-striking technique.
