UFC veteran Matt Brown has stated he would be happy if Carlos Prates breaks his record for most knockouts in UFC welterweight history. Brown currently holds the divisional record with 13 knockouts, while Prates has seven so far. Brown revealed that he has spoken with Prates, who is a fan and studied Brown's instructional DVDs. Brown praised Prates' recent knockout of Jack Della Maddalena as spectacular, but noted that facing Islam Makhachev will be a completely different challenge. The post suggests Prates will at least match the record, though overtaking Brown may prove difficult as opposition quality increases.
UFC veteran Matt Brown has said he would welcome Carlos Prates breaking his long-standing record for the most knockouts in UFC welterweight history, speaking warmly of the Brazilian finisher who has been studying his career from the outside.
Brown, nicknamed "The Immortal," currently holds the divisional knockout record with 13 finishes — a mark Prates is chasing with seven UFC stoppages of his own. The 45-year-old American carries a professional record of 26-19 and built his reputation on relentless forward pressure and heavy hands, averaging 3.76 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at 55 percent accuracy. Brown revealed the two have spoken directly, and that Prates grew up watching his instructional DVDs.
Brown singled out Prates' recent knockout of Jack Della Maddalena as spectacular. That praise carries weight given the target. Della Maddalena, ranked fourth in the welterweight division and 13th pound-for-pound, is one of the most dangerous strikers in the world at 170 pounds, averaging a remarkable 5.57 significant strikes per minute. Stopping him cleanly underlines just how far Prates has come.
The road ahead, however, grows considerably steeper. Brown acknowledged that a matchup with welterweight champion Islam Makhachev would be a completely different challenge. Makhachev, 34, holds a 28-1 record and sits atop the division, bringing an elite blend of offensive output and grappling — 3.2 takedowns per 15 minutes and a 58 percent striking accuracy rate that is exceptional at championship level.
Why it matters
- Brown's record of 13 welterweight knockouts is one of the most durable statistical marks in the division's history
- Prates closing in on seven suggests the record is in range, but the quality of opposition will sharpen dramatically
- A potential Makhachev matchup represents a style and skill-level test unlike anything Prates has faced
