Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' striking performance, particularly his knee strikes, against his recent opponent. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' unique spring-loaded knee technique that generated exceptional power without stepping, and noted how Prates mixed knees with high kicks by wrapping them over the head when facing a southpaw. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the threat of Prates' knees completely shut down his opponent's close-range boxing and body work, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates opened up his opponent's guard with knees and elbows while showing no fear of takedowns, which allowed him to throw knees more confidently. Dean Thomas noted the knees were difficult to see because Prates mixed them seamlessly with his hand strikes.
