Carlos Prates Sets Multiple UFC Speed Records with Seven Knockouts in Eight Fights

Carlos Prates has achieved historic UFC knockout records faster than any fighter in promotional history, accumulating seven knockouts in just eight fights. The previous fastest pace was nine fights, achieved by heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, making Prates' achievement even more remarkable considering he competes at welterweight. Out of 2,710 fighters who have competed in UFC's 33-year history, only 62 (2.29%) have reached seven knockouts, and Prates did so faster than legends including Francis Ngannou, Conor McGregor, Anderson Silva, Alex Pereira, and Ilia Topuria. Additionally, Prates recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 rounds, the fastest in UFC history and the highest average rate of knockdowns per 15 minutes. He also earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, needing only eight fights compared to the average of 15 fights for other fighters. The analysis suggests Prates represents one of the three most explosive eight-fight runs in UFC history, having finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out previously. The post concludes by suggesting that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry and then Prates, it would represent a historic accomplishment potentially rivaling Jon Jones' legacy.