Multiple UFC fighters have provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strikes following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates' lead knee wasn't a simple step-in strike but rather generated power through explosive spring-loaded motion, and noted how Prates cleverly transitioned the knee threat into high kicks that wrapped around opponents' heads. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting how the knee threat completely shut down his opponent's ability to work in the clinch or box at close range. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up his opponent's guard using knees and elbows, and noted that throwing knees so freely indicates Prates has no fear of takedowns. Dean Thomas praised how Prates mixed his knees seamlessly with hand strikes, making them difficult to anticipate.
