Carlos Prates breaks multiple UFC speed records with seven knockout victories

Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching that mark in just eight fights. This surpasses previous record-holders Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights who needed nine fights. Only 2.29% of fighters who have passed through the UFC roster over 33 years (62 out of 2,710) have achieved seven knockouts at all. Prates also holds the record for fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns (in 17 incomplete rounds) and the highest average knockdown percentage per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, doing so in eight fights compared to the typical 15 fights needed. The post notes he knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including finishing one with leg kicks.