Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the milestone in just eight fights. The previous record holders were heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Prates has also recorded the fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving the mark in fewer than 17 full rounds, and has earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in UFC history. The post notes that Prates recently knocked out two former UFC champions, Leon Edwards and Li Jingliang, both of whom had never been knocked out before. The author argues that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry and Prates, he would equal Jon Jones in GOAT status, and if he also beats Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would surpass Jones.
