Carlos Prates sets multiple UFC knockout records in historic eight-fight run

Carlos Prates has achieved unprecedented knockout success in the UFC, setting multiple historic records during his first eight fights with the promotion. He reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, accomplishing it in just eight bouts compared to nine fights for the closest competitors, both heavyweights. He also recorded 14 knockdowns in under 17 rounds, the fastest accumulation rate in UFC history and the highest average per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in just eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the typical 15-fight average for reaching that milestone. The analysis notes that only 2.29% of all UFC fighters in history have even reached seven knockouts, making Prates' speed particularly remarkable. His recent victories include knockout wins over two former UFC champions who had never been stopped before, with one falling from leg kicks. The post suggests Prates represents one of the most spectacular eight-fight stretches in UFC history and would be a historically significant scalp for Islam Makhachev.