Carlos Prates has achieved several historic UFC milestones in just eight fights. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, doing so in eight bouts compared to nine for Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights. Only 2.29% of the 2,710 fighters in UFC history have accumulated seven knockouts. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, averaging one every 8 fights compared to the typical 15 fights. The post argues that Prates represents one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history, having knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. His performances are described as offsetting much of the criticism UFC has faced this year for weak cards.
