Carlos Prates has achieved seven knockout wins in just eight UFC fights, the fastest in promotional history. Previous record holders Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights, needed nine fights. Prates also holds the record for fastest to 14 knockdowns in UFC history, accomplished in under 17 total rounds, and the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. He has earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in UFC history, requiring an average of eight fights compared to the usual 15. The post suggests potential future matchups with Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry, Shavkat Rakhmonov, and others. Prates recently finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before.
