Carlos Prates sets UFC records with fastest seven knockouts and bonuses

Carlos Prates has achieved unprecedented striking milestones in UFC history. He reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in the promotion's 33-year history, accomplishing this in just eight fights. The previous closest were heavyweight fighters Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez at nine fights. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter, requiring only eight bouts compared to the typical 15-fight average. The Brazilian has consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been stopped before, including finishing Leon Edwards with leg kicks. His record-breaking eight-fight run is considered among the top three most impressive stretches in UFC history.