Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching this milestone in just eight fights. This surpasses previous records held by heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Only 2.29% of UFC roster fighters (62 out of 2,710) have ever recorded seven knockouts in the organization. Prates also set records for the fastest to achieve 14 knockdowns in 17 incomplete rounds and the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone in UFC history, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post highlights that Prates defeated two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, with one finishing coming via low kicks. The analyst suggests Prates represents a historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.
