Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his performance. Cory Sandhagen highlighted that Prates' left knee was the game-changing attack, noting the unique spring-loaded power generation rather than stepping into the strike. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to transition from knee threats to high kicks and his use of elbows to break through defensive blocks. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he had seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat. Masvidal noted that Prates' length and knee threats could neutralize wrestlers but questioned how he would handle a fighter like Islam Makhachev on the ground. Dustin Poirier and Din Thomas also commented on how Prates' knees and elbows opened up his opponent's guard and prevented close-range boxing.
