Carlos Prates now has seven knockouts in UFC welterweight competition, tying him for fifth place on the all-time divisional list. Matt Brown leads with 13 knockouts, while Thiago Alves and Li Jingliang share second place with eight each. Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony Johnson also have seven knockouts, placing them alongside Prates. The Brazilian achieved this mark in just eight UFC fights, an exceptionally fast pace compared to historical standards. This statistical achievement underscores Prates' finishing ability and dangerous striking power.
Carlos Prates has joined elite company in the UFC welterweight record books, reaching seven knockouts in the division to tie for fifth place on the all-time list — a mark he reached in just eight UFC appearances.
The Brazilian now stands alongside Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony Johnson at seven divisional knockouts. Above them, Thiago Alves and Li Jingliang share second place with eight knockouts each, while Matt Brown holds the all-time welterweight record with 13.
The fighters Prates has drawn level with represent some of the most feared strikers and finishers in welterweight history. Brown, a 45-year-old American veteran who carries a 26-19-0 record, averaged 3.76 significant strikes per minute across his career and built his knockout tally over a much longer UFC tenure. Alves, a 42-year-old Brazilian out of American Top Team who finished 23-15-0 professionally, landed at a rate of 3.73 significant strikes per minute and posted a 41 percent striking accuracy over his divisional run. Johnson, also 42, compiled a 22-6-0 record and brought a six-foot-two frame with a 78-inch reach — nearly 198 centimeters — along with 3.25 significant strikes per minute to the welterweight and light heavyweight divisions.
Why it matters
- Prates reaching seven knockouts in only eight UFC fights suggests a finishing pace that significantly outstrips the historical benchmarks set by those he has joined on the list.
- The achievement positions him as one of the most dangerous knockout threats currently active at 170 pounds.
- Should he continue at this rate, Prates could realistically challenge Alves and Li Jingliang for second place on the all-time welterweight knockout list within his next few outings.
