Carlos Prates sets multiple UFC speed records with seven knockout streak

Carlos Prates has established himself as one of the fastest-finishing fighters in UFC history by achieving several unprecedented records. He earned seven knockout victories in just eight fights, the fastest pace ever in the promotion, surpassing heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights. Only 2.29% of UFC fighters (62 out of 2,710) have ever reached seven knockouts. Prates also accumulated 14 knockdowns faster than anyone in UFC history, achieving this in just 17 incomplete rounds, setting the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in only eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average 15 fights required. The post notes he has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, and positions potential future matchups against Islam Makhachev as historically significant challenges.