Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of 7 knockout victories in UFC history, doing so in just 8 fights. The closest to this record are Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights who needed 9 fights. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in the UFC over 33 years, only 62 have reached 7 knockouts total, making it a rare achievement. Prates also holds the fastest time to 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving this in under 17 rounds, and the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. Additionally, he earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, requiring only 8 fights compared to the average of 15. He has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, including one with leg kicks. The post suggests Prates represents a potential historic challenge for Islam Makhachev and could be pivotal in Russian MMA surpassing American MMA.
