Carlos Prates sets multiple UFC records in first eight fights

Carlos Prates has established multiple historic UFC records during his first eight promotional appearances. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, surpassing even heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights. Only 62 fighters out of 2,710 roster members over 33 years have reached seven UFC knockouts, representing just 2.29 percent. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, achieving the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in only eight fights, while other fighters typically require 15 bouts to reach that milestone. The post suggests Prates represents one of the brightest eight-fight runs in UFC history and positions him as a potential defining opponent for Islam Makhachev.