Carlos Prates sets UFC record with fastest seven knockout victories in eight fights

Carlos Prates has achieved seven UFC knockout victories in just eight fights, the fastest in promotional history. This surpasses previous records held by heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Prates also holds the record for the fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, accomplished in only 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in UFC history, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15. He has consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including finishing Jack Della Maddalena with low kicks. Analysts suggest that if Islam Makhachev defeats challengers like Ian Garry and Prates, he could rival Jon Jones' legacy, with Shavkat Rakhmonov positioned as the ultimate challenge.