Prates sets UFC record with 7 KO wins in just 8 fights

Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the milestone in only eight fights. The closest competitors are heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in the UFC over 33 years, only 62 have recorded seven knockouts, representing just 2.29 percent. Prates also holds the record for fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns 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, achieving this in eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights for other fighters.