Carlos Prates has achieved multiple historic milestones in the UFC, setting records for the fastest accumulation of key striking statistics. He reached 7 knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, doing so in just 8 fights—outpacing even heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed 9. He also recorded 14 knockdowns in under 17 full rounds, the highest rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, Prates earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses in record time, requiring only 8 fights compared to the typical 15 needed by other fighters. The post describes Prates' eight-fight run as one of the top three explosive starts in UFC history, noting he has knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats both Ian Garry and Prates, he would equal Jon Jones' legacy, and potentially surpass it with a subsequent victory over Shavkat Rakhmonov. The post frames Prates as representing a historic challenge and potential defining scalp for Makhachev's legacy.
