Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed technical analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike performance in his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique spring-loaded power generation of Prates' left knee, noting it wasn't a simple step-in technique but involved full body propulsion that snapped his opponent's head back. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to transition the knee setup into high kicks that wrapped around the head, calling it "uniquely mega high level." Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the knee threat alone shut down his opponent's close-range boxing and body work, comparing the performance to "Mortal Kombat level" striking. Dustin Poirier noted that Prates mixed his knees seamlessly with hand strikes and showed no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas added that the knees were difficult to see coming because of how well Prates integrated them with his boxing.
