Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the milestone in only eight fights. The previous record holders were heavyweights Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, who needed nine fights. Only 2.29% of all UFC fighters (62 out of 2,710) have ever recorded seven knockouts in the promotion. Prates also holds the record for fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving them in just 17 incomplete rounds, and the fastest seven Performance of the Night bonuses. The post notes that Prates recently knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, suggesting he represents a historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.
