Multiple UFC fighters and analysts provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes and elbows. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique that doesn't require a step, saying the power changed the fight and that Prates showed "mega high level" skills. Jorge Masvidal praised the knees as some of the best he's seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Dustin Poirier noted how Prates used knees and elbows to break through his opponent's guard. Dean Thomas emphasized how well Prates mixed his knees with hand strikes. The consensus among fighters was that Prates' knee work was exceptional and his fearlessness about takedowns allowed him to throw strikes more confidently.
