Carlos Prates has achieved historic knockout records in the UFC, becoming the fastest fighter to accumulate 7 knockout victories in just 8 fights. Only 62 fighters out of 2,710 in UFC's 33-year history have reached 7 knockouts at all, representing just 2.29% of the roster. The previous record holders were heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos, who needed 9 fights. Prates has also recorded the fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, accomplishing this in just 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone in UFC history, needing only 8 fights compared to the typical 15. The post notes that Prates has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, including one via leg kicks. This represents one of the most explosive 8-fight starts in UFC history.
