Carlos Prates has established himself as one of the most explosive starts in UFC history, setting multiple organizational records in just eight fights. He became the fastest fighter ever to accumulate seven knockout victories in the UFC, surpassing even heavyweights like Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who achieved the same feat in nine fights. Prates also holds the record for the fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns, achieving this milestone in just 17 incomplete rounds—the highest rate of knockdowns per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he became the fastest fighter to earn seven Performance of the Night bonuses, doing so in eight fights while other fighters typically require 15 bouts. The analysis notes that Prates consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, cementing his status as an elite finisher.
