Multiple UFC veterans have provided detailed technical breakdowns of Carlos Prates' dominant knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen emphasized how Prates' left knee fundamentally 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 highlighted how the knee threat neutralized his opponent's ability to work inside or from the clinch, comparing it to "Mortal Kombat level" striking, while also noting Prates' length advantage. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates used knees and elbows to break through defensive guards without fearing takedowns. Dean Thomas praised how seamlessly Prates integrated knees with his hand striking, making them difficult to anticipate. The analysis focused on Prates' technical sophistication and his ability to completely shut down his opponent's offensive game with knee strike threats.
