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 Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights who needed nine fights. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in the UFC over 33 years, only 62 have managed seven knockouts total, representing just 2.29 percent. Prates also holds the record for fastest to 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving this in just 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 anyone in UFC history, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights for other fighters. The post characterizes Prates' eight-fight run as one of the top three most spectacular starts in UFC history, noting he has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one via low kicks.
