Carlos Prates now has seven knockouts in the UFC welterweight division, tying him for sixth place on the all-time list. Matt Brown leads with 13 knockouts, followed by Thiago Alves and Li Jingliang with eight each. Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony Johnson also have seven knockouts, now joined by Prates. This achievement is particularly notable given Prates has competed in only eight UFC fights, accumulating knockouts at an exceptional rate compared to the division's historical knockout leaders.
Carlos Prates has etched his name into UFC welterweight history, reaching seven knockouts in the division across just eight appearances to tie for sixth place on the all-time list.
The Brazilian finisher now shares that position with Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson — fighters whose knockout tallies were built over far longer careers. What makes Prates's mark stand out is the efficiency with which he has accumulated it, reaching seven stoppages in fewer fights than any of the names alongside him on the list.
Sitting atop the all-time UFC welterweight knockout ledger is Matt Brown, the 45-year-old American veteran known as "The Immortal." Brown, who holds a career record of 26-19, built his total of 13 knockouts over a lengthy run in the division and remains the clear leader. He averaged 3.76 significant strikes per minute across his career, with a striking accuracy of 55 percent.
Behind Brown are two fighters who each recorded eight knockouts at 170 pounds. Thiago "Pitbull" Alves, the 42-year-old Brazilian with a 23-15 record who trained at American Top Team, landed strikes at 3.73 per minute throughout his career. Anthony Johnson, the 42-year-old American who went 22-6 overall, also posted eight knockouts at welterweight before moving up in weight, averaging 3.25 significant strikes per minute with a reach of 78 inches.
Why it matters
- Prates reaching seven knockouts in only eight UFC fights suggests a finishing rate that outpaces every name above him on the historical list
- The milestone reinforces his standing as one of the most dangerous strikers currently active in the welterweight division
- Continued momentum could see him separate himself from the tied group and push toward the fighters ahead of him on the all-time chart
