Carlos Prates has achieved multiple UFC records in his eight-fight tenure, establishing himself as one of the most dominant knockout artists in promotional history. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing the feat in eight fights compared to nine for the closest competitors, heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. Prates also set records for the fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds and the highest knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in only eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average of 15 fights required for other fighters. The post notes that Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been stopped before, including finishing one with leg kicks. The analysis positions Prates as a potential historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.
