Carlos Prates sets UFC records with seven knockouts in eight fights

Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, accomplishing the feat in just eight fights. This surpasses previous record holders Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos, both heavyweights who needed nine fights. The post notes that only 62 fighters out of 2,710 in UFC's 33-year history have achieved seven knockouts, representing just 2.29% of the roster. Prates also holds the record for the fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns and the quickest to earn seven Performance of the Night bonuses. The analysis suggests Prates is experiencing one of the brightest eight-fight starts in UFC history and positions him as a potential historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.