Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented UFC records during his eight-fight run in the promotion. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing this in just eight fights, surpassing even heavyweights like Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed nine. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in the fastest time ever, achieving this in just 17 incomplete rounds, establishing the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter, needing only eight fights compared to the typical 15 required by others. The post emphasizes that Prates has consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats top contenders including Prates, he could equal or surpass Jon Jones' legacy. The post characterizes Prates' eight-fight stretch as one of the top three most spectacular runs in UFC history.
