Multiple UFC veterans provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his recent victory. Cory Sandhagen praised Prates' unique spring-loaded knee delivery that generated exceptional power, noting how he mixed knees with high kicks by wrapping over the head when facing southpaw opponents. Sandhagen also highlighted Prates' ability to break through defensive guards with elbows. Jorge Masvidal compared the performance to Mortal Kombat, emphasizing how the knee threat neutralized the opponent's offense and suggested Prates' length could trouble wrestlers, though he believes Islam Makhachev's grappling would present serious problems. Dean Thomas noted the knees were difficult to see as they mixed seamlessly with hand strikes, while Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' confidence in his takedown defense allowed him to throw knees without fear.
