Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching that mark in just eight fights. The closest to him are Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights who needed nine fights. Of the 2,710 fighters who have competed in UFC over 33 years, only 62 have reached seven knockouts, representing just 2.29 percent. Prates also holds the record for fastest to 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving this in just 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, requiring only eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights for other fighters. The post describes Prates' eight-fight run as one of the top three most explosive starts in UFC history.
