Carlos Prates has achieved several historic UFC milestones in just eight fights with the promotion. He has reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, accomplishing this in eight bouts compared to nine for the previous record holders, both heavyweights. Only 2.29% of all UFC fighters have ever achieved seven knockouts in the promotion. Prates has also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he has earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average fighter who needs approximately 15 bouts to reach seven bonuses. The analysis notes this represents one of the top three most dominant eight-fight starts in UFC history, with Prates having knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before.
