Carlos Prates sets UFC records with seven knockouts in eight fights

Carlos Prates has set multiple UFC records in his first eight octagon appearances. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, reaching the mark in eight fights compared to nine for the nearest competitors (heavyweight fighters like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez). Only 2.29% of UFC fighters (62 of 2,710) have ever accumulated seven knockouts. Prates also holds the UFC record for fastest to 14 knockdowns (in 17 incomplete rounds) and the highest knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone in UFC history, averaging one every eight fights compared to the usual 15. The post notes that Prates consecutively finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one stopped by leg kicks. The analysis suggests Prates represents a historic title challenger for Islam Makhachev.