Carlos Prates has achieved several historic UFC records during his 8-fight run with the promotion. He accumulated 7 knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, reaching that milestone in just 8 fights compared to 9 fights for the nearest competitors (both heavyweights). Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the fastest rate in UFC history and the highest average per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, he earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses in only 8 fights, nearly twice as fast as the typical 15-fight average needed to reach 7 bonuses. The post emphasizes that Prates has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, and suggests his combination of achievements represents one of the top three greatest 8-fight starts in UFC history. The author positions Prates as a potential historic scalp for Islam Makhachev.
