Carlos Prates sets multiple UFC records with historic knockout pace

Carlos Prates has achieved unprecedented knockout statistics in UFC history, establishing himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in the promotion. He became the fastest fighter ever to accumulate 7 knockout victories, achieving this milestone in just 8 fights—faster than heavyweight legends like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez who needed 9 fights. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in the UFC over 33 years, only 62 have reached 7 knockouts, representing just 2.29% of all fighters. Additionally, Prates recorded the fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving this in only 17 incomplete rounds, giving him the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. He also earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in history, requiring only 8 fights compared to the typical 15 fights. Prates has consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before.