Carlos Prates has achieved several historic milestones in just eight UFC fights. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing it in eight bouts compared to nine for nearest competitors Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez, both heavyweights. Prates also set the record for fastest accumulation of 14 knockdowns, achieving this in under 17 total rounds, and holds the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter ever, needing only eight fights compared to an average of 15 for others. The analysis describes his eight-fight run as one of the top three most spectacular starts in UFC history, noting he has finished two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out previously. The post suggests that defeating fighters like Garry, Prates, and Rakhmonov would elevate Islam Makhachev to Jon Jones' level or beyond in GOAT discussions.
