Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented UFC records in just eight fights, according to a detailed statistical analysis. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing the feat in eight bouts compared to nine for the previous record holders, both heavyweights. Prates also set the record for fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns in UFC competition, achieving this in under 17 rounds of action, and established the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time in promotional history. Additionally, he became the fastest fighter to earn seven Performance of the Night bonuses, requiring only eight fights compared to the historical average of 15 bouts. The analysis positioned Prates' eight-fight run as one of the top three most dominant starting stretches in UFC history, noting he knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. The author suggested that if Islam Makhachev defeats Prates along with Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would surpass Jon Jones' legacy.
