Carlos Prates has achieved multiple historic UFC records in just eight fights, establishing one of the most dominant starts in promotional history. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing the feat in eight fights compared to nine for the nearest competitors, heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns faster than any fighter in UFC history, achieving this in under 17 rounds of cage time, and holds the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes fought. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than anyone, doing so in eight fights while other fighters average 15 bouts to reach that milestone. The analysis notes Prates has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, with one succumbing to leg kicks. The post suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Prates, Ian Garry, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would equal or surpass Jon Jones' legacy, particularly if he adds victories over fighters like Ilia Topuria or Joaquin Buckley.
