Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented UFC records in just eight fights, marking one of the most explosive starts in promotional history. He became the fastest fighter ever to reach seven UFC knockout victories, accomplishing the feat in eight bouts compared to the previous record of nine fights held by heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in history, needing only eight fights while others averaged 15 bouts to reach seven bonuses. The post notes that Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, and suggests his dominance makes him a historic challenge for Islam Makhachev's legacy.
