Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee attacks. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique left knee technique, noting how he generates power not from stepping but from full-body spring motion, and how he cleverly transitions the knee motion into high kicks that wrap around the opponent's head. Jorge Masvidal praised the knees as some of the best he's seen in a long time, comparing Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat completely shut down DDM's ability to box in the clinch or work the body. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates broke DDM's guard with knees and elbows, and his lack of fear of takedowns allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas added that Prates' knees are difficult to see because he mixes them seamlessly with his hand strikes. All analysts agreed that Prates' striking, particularly his knees and elbows, represented an exceptionally high technical level.
