Carlos Prates sets UFC records with seven-knockout streak in just eight fights

Carlos Prates has become the fastest fighter in UFC history to record seven knockout victories, achieving the feat in only eight bouts. He also set the record for most knockdowns (14) in the shortest span, accumulating them in just 17 rounds. He is the fastest to earn seven Performance of the Night bonuses, doing so in eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post highlights that Prates has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one who was stopped by leg kicks. The author argues that if Islam Makhachev can defeat contenders like Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he will rival or surpass Jon Jones' legacy. The piece frames Prates as a historic talent whose knockout power and finishing ability are elevating the UFC amid concerns about diluted cards.