Carlos Prates has set multiple historic UFC records in just eight fights. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, surpassing heavyweights like Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos who needed nine fights. Of the 2,710 fighters who have competed in UFC over 33 years, only 62 (2.29%) have reached seven knockouts, making Prates's speed even more remarkable. He also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in only eight fights, while other fighters typically need 15 bouts to reach seven bonuses. The post characterizes this as one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history, noting that Prates has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats opponents like Garry, Prates, and Rakhmonov, he could rival Jon Jones's legacy.
