Multiple UFC fighters provided detailed breakdowns of Carlos Prates' exceptional knee strike technique following his recent performance. Cory Sandhagen praised the unique mechanics of Prates' left knee, noting he generates power by springing his entire body rather than just stepping, and highlighted how Prates cleverly transitions the knee motion into high kicks that wrap around opponents' heads. Sandhagen also commended Prates' use of slicing elbows to break through defensive guards, something Sandhagen struggled with against Petr Yan. Jorge Masvidal called it some of the best knee work he's seen in a long time, comparing the performance to Mortal Kombat and noting that Prates used the knee threat to completely shut down his opponent's close-range game. Dustin Poirier observed that Prates' fearlessness of takedowns allows him to throw knees more aggressively. Dean Thomas noted how Prates effectively mixes his knees with hand strikes, making them difficult to see coming.
