Carlos Prates now has seven knockouts in UFC welterweight competition, tying him for fifth place on the all-time divisional list. The ranking shows Matt Brown leads with 13 knockouts, followed by Thiago Alves and Li Jingliang with eight each. Prates is tied with Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony Johnson at seven knockouts. This achievement is particularly impressive given Prates has competed in far fewer UFC bouts than most fighters on this list, accumulating seven knockouts in just eight UFC appearances.
Carlos Prates has cemented his place among the most prolific finishers in UFC welterweight history, recording seven knockouts in the division to tie for fifth on the all-time list.
The Brazilian now shares that position with welterweight legends Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, and Anthony Johnson. Above him, Matt Brown leads the all-time UFC welterweight knockout chart with 13, while Thiago Alves and Li Jingliang each sit at eight. What separates Prates from virtually every other name on this list is his efficiency — he reached seven knockouts in just eight UFC appearances.
Matt Brown, the 45-year-old American known as "The Immortal," built his record of 13 welterweight knockouts across a lengthy career that produced a 26-19-0 professional record. Brown averaged 3.76 significant strikes landed per minute with a striking accuracy of 55 percent. Thiago Alves, the 42-year-old Brazilian nicknamed "Pitbull," finished his welterweight run at 23-15-0, landing 3.73 significant strikes per minute across his career. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson, the 42-year-old American who compiled a 22-6-0 record, was also a devastating presence at 170 pounds before eventually campaigning at light heavyweight, averaging 3.25 significant strikes per minute with a 198 cm reach that created problems at any weight class.
Why it matters
- Prates reaching seven knockouts in eight UFC bouts is a historically fast pace for the welterweight division
- He is one knockout behind Alves and Li Jingliang for outright third place, with likely more fights ahead
- The achievement raises his profile as one of the most dangerous finishers currently active in the 170-pound weight class
