Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the milestone in just eight fights. This surpasses heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Prates also set the record for the fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, accomplishing this in 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. 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 post notes that only 2.29% of all UFC fighters have achieved seven knockouts, highlighting the rarity of this feat. Prates recently knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one by leg kicks. The analysis positions Prates as a potential historic opponent for Islam Makhachev, suggesting that defeating fighters like Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov could elevate Makhachev above Jon Jones in the GOAT conversation.
