Carlos Prates has achieved the fastest accumulation of seven knockout victories in UFC history, reaching the mark in just eight fights—faster than heavyweights like Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed nine. He also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in UFC history, requiring only eight fights compared to the 15-fight average. The analysis notes that only 2.29% of all UFC fighters have ever achieved seven knockouts. Prates has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, establishing one of the top three eight-fight runs in promotional history.
