Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes in his fight against an opponent identified as DDM. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique and his ability to transition the knee threat into high kicks by wrapping over the opponent's head. He also praised Prates' elbow work for breaking through DDM's block. Jorge Masvidal compared the performance to Mortal Combat, noting how the knee threat shut down DDM's inside boxing and body work, while questioning how Prates would handle Islam Makhachev's wrestling. Dean Thomas noted the knees were well-disguised within hand combinations. Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more aggressively.
