Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, accomplishing this in just eight fights. The previous record holders were heavyweights Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in the UFC over 33 years, only 62 have managed seven knockouts, representing just 2.29% of all fighters. Prates also holds the record for fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieved in just 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, doing so in eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights. The post characterizes Prates's eight-fight run as one of the top three most explosive starts in UFC history.
