Carlos Prates has set multiple UFC records in just eight fights, establishing himself as one of the most explosive debuts in promotional history. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, surpassing heavyweights like Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos who needed nine fights. Prates recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 partial rounds, the highest rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. He also earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post argues this represents one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history, noting Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would equal or surpass Jon Jones's legacy.
