Carlos Prates has set multiple unprecedented UFC records in just eight fights. He accumulated seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, surpassing even heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 rounds of action, the fastest accumulation in promotional history and the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes. He earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average fighter who needs 15 bouts to reach that milestone. The post characterizes Prates' run as one of the top three eight-fight spurts in UFC history, noting he knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. His combination of knockdowns via leg kicks, knees, elbows, and punches against elite competition has positioned him as a potential historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.
