Carlos Prates sets UFC records with seven-fight knockout streak

Carlos Prates has set multiple UFC records through his first eight fights in the organization. He became the fastest fighter to reach seven knockout victories in UFC history, achieving this in just eight bouts and surpassing heavyweights like Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights. Prates also holds the record for fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns in UFC history, accomplishing this in only 17 incomplete rounds, and 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 history, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15. The analysis emphasizes that only 2.29% of all UFC roster fighters have ever achieved seven knockouts. The post positions Prates as delivering one of the most explosive eight-fight runs in UFC history and suggests he represents a major challenge for Islam Makhachev.