Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes and elbows. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique that generated exceptional power and his ability to transition from knee threats to high kicks. Jorge Masvidal compared Prates' performance to Mortal Kombat and noted how his knee threats neutralized his opponent's clinch work, though he believes Islam Makhachev's wrestling would pose serious problems. Dean Thomas praised how Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates used knees and elbows to break through his opponent's guard and showed no fear of takedowns. The consensus among the fighters was that Prates demonstrated an exceptionally high level of striking, particularly with his innovative knee and elbow techniques.
