Carlos Prates sets UFC records for knockouts, knockdowns, and performance bonuses

Carlos Prates has established multiple UFC records in his first eight fights with the promotion. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, surpassing even heavyweights like Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos who needed nine fights. He also accumulated 14 knockdowns in just 17 partial rounds, the highest average rate of knockdowns per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average fighter who typically requires 15 bouts for seven bonuses. The analysis highlights that Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, including one who fell from leg kicks while in peak form. The post suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would equal or potentially surpass Jon Jones' legacy.