Carlos Prates sets UFC records with seven-fight knockout streak

Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockouts in UFC history, reaching the milestone in just eight fights. This surpasses previous records held by heavyweights Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos, who needed nine fights. Out of 2,710 fighters in UFC's 33-year history, only 62 have recorded seven knockouts total, making Prates' pace historically rare. He also holds the record for fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieved in just 17 incomplete rounds, and the highest average knockdowns per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone in UFC history, requiring only eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post highlights that Prates recently knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, cementing his status as one of the most explosive eight-fight runs in promotional history.