Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the milestone in just eight fights. This surpasses heavyweight champions like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights, and legends like Francis Ngannou, Conor McGregor, Anderson Silva, Alex Pereira, and Ilia Topuria. Prates has also recorded 14 knockdowns faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing this in just 17 incomplete rounds with the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he became the fastest fighter to earn seven Performance of the Night bonuses, achieving in eight fights what typically takes 15 fights for other competitors. The post emphasizes that Prates has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one who was finished by leg kicks while maintaining peak form. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats opponents like Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he could surpass Jon Jones in the GOAT conversation.
