Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory. Cory Sandhagen highlighted the unique mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting it wasn't a standard step-in knee but rather utilized a powerful spring-loaded motion that generated exceptional force, causing significant head movement on impact. Sandhagen also praised Prates' ability to transition the knee setup into high kicks by wrapping over the head, and his use of elbows to break through the guard. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how Prates' knee threat neutralized his opponent's ability to work the body or box in the clinch, calling it some of the best knee work he'd seen in a long time. Dean Thomas noted how well Prates mixed the knees with his hand strikes, making them difficult to anticipate. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates showed no fear of takedowns when throwing the knees, which allowed him to commit to them with full confidence and break open the defensive guard.
