Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee and elbow techniques. Cory Sandhagen praised Prates' powerful left knee that changed the fight, noting it wasn't a simple step-in knee but generated power through full-body spring action. He also highlighted how Prates mixed the knee threat with high kicks that wrapped around the head. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, noting how the knee threat alone shut down his opponent's boxing and clinch work. Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates showed no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas noted the knees were well-disguised within Prates' hand striking combinations.
