Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed analysis of Carlos Prates' knee strike technique following his victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Cory Sandhagen highlighted Prates' powerful spring-loaded knee strikes that changed the fight, noting how they seamlessly transitioned into high kicks that wrapped around the head. Sandhagen also praised Prates' use of elbows to break through Della Maddalena's defensive block. Jorge Masvidal emphasized how the threat of Prates' knees covering significant distance disabled Della Maddalena's close-range boxing and clinch work, calling it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time. Both Masvidal and Dustin Poirier noted Prates showed no fear of takedowns when throwing knees. Dean Thomas commented on how well Prates disguised his knees within his hand combinations, making them difficult to see coming.
