Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented milestones in UFC history during his eight-fight run. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing it in just eight fights compared to nine for Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, the previous fastest among heavyweights. He also set the record for the fastest 14 knockdowns in UFC history, achieving it in under 17 full rounds, the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time ever recorded. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, requiring only eight fights compared to the typical 15. The post notes that only 2.29% of UFC fighters ever reach seven knockouts, and Prates has defeated two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before. The analysis concludes by suggesting that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would equal or surpass Jon Jones' legacy.
