Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented milestones in UFC history during his eight-fight run. He reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in promotional history, accomplishing this in just eight bouts—faster than heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, who each needed nine fights. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average rate of knockdowns per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in only eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average fighter who typically requires 15 bouts to accumulate seven bonuses. The post notes that Prates has consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, with one being stopped by leg kicks. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he could surpass Jon Jones' legacy.
