Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, doing so in just eight fights. The previous record holders were heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, who reached seven knockouts in nine fights. Prates also holds the record for fastest to 14 knockdowns, achieving this in just 17 incomplete rounds, representing the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. He has also earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, needing just eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post notes that only 2.29% of UFC fighters (62 out of 2,710) have ever accumulated seven knockouts. His recent victories include knockouts of two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before.
