Multiple UFC fighters and analysts provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique in his victory over Dricus Du Plessis. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates' left knee changed the fight, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation and how he mixed knees with high kicks by wrapping around the head. Jorge Masvidal praised Prates' ability to cover distance with knees and compared the performance to Mortal Kombat, though he cautioned that Islam Makhachev's wrestling could be problematic. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates hid his knees while mixing them with punches, while Dustin Poirier emphasized that Prates broke through DDP's guard with knees and elbows, showing no fear of takedowns. The consensus among fighters was that Prates demonstrated an exceptionally high level of knee striking.
