Multiple UFC fighters and analysts provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unusual mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting he generates power not from stepping but from a full-body spring motion while lifting the knee high. Sandhagen also praised how Prates converted the knee threat into high kicks by wrapping over opponents' heads, calling it uniquely high-level. He noted Prates' use of cutting elbows to break through Du Plessis' defensive guard, something Sandhagen couldn't accomplish against Petr Yan. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates' knee threat alone disabled Du Plessis' close-range boxing and body work, calling it some of the best knee work he'd seen in years. Both Masvidal and Dustin Poirier noted that Prates' lack of takedown fear allows him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas observed how effectively Prates mixed knees with his hand strikes, making them difficult to anticipate.
