Multiple UFC fighters have praised Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes and elbows. Cory Sandhagen highlighted how Prates throws his left knee with exceptional power by pushing off forcefully rather than stepping, and noted his unique ability to transition the knee setup into a high kick that wraps around opponents' heads. Sandhagen also emphasized Prates' ripping elbows that broke through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal compared Prates' striking to "Mortal Kombat" and noted his knees cover significant distance, suggesting they could trouble wrestlers like Islam Makhachev. Dean Thomas observed that Prates' knees are difficult to see because he mixes them seamlessly with punches. Dustin Poirier credited Prates' confidence in throwing knees freely because he doesn't fear takedowns, which allows more aggressive striking.
