Carlos Prates sets multiple UFC records for fastest finishes and bonuses

Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest seven knockouts in UFC history, doing so in just eight fights. The previous record holders were Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights who needed nine fights. Out of 2,710 fighters in UFC's 33-year history, only 62 (2.29%) have achieved seven knockouts, making Prates' speed unprecedented. He also achieved the fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history across 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown percentage per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone in UFC history, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15. He knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, and knocked down one with leg kicks. The post argues this represents one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history.