Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented UFC records in his first eight fights with the promotion. He reached seven knockout victories faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing this in eight fights compared to nine for the nearest competitors, both heavyweights. He also recorded 14 knockdowns faster than anyone in UFC history, doing so in under 17 full rounds, establishing the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in history, requiring eight fights while others averaged 15 bouts to reach that milestone. The analyst called this one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history, noting Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been knocked out before. The post suggested that if Islam Makhachev defeats Garry and Prates, he would equal Jon Jones, and surpass him with an additional victory over Shavkat Rakhmonov, potentially establishing Russian MMA superiority over American MMA.
Carlos Prates has carved out a place in UFC history after just eight fights with the promotion, setting multiple all-time records in what analysts are calling one of the greatest introductory runs the organization has ever seen.
Prates reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, needing only eight bouts to accomplish the feat. The nearest competitors required nine fights to hit that mark, and both of them were heavyweights — a division that naturally produces more stoppages than the lighter weight classes where Prates competes. He also accumulated 14 knockdowns in fewer than 17 full rounds of action, establishing the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history.
The records extend beyond finishing alone. Prates has collected seven Performance of the Night bonuses in eight appearances, a pace no fighter has matched. Those who previously reached that bonus milestone averaged 15 fights to get there. Among the highlights of his run, Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never previously been stopped by strikes.
Why it matters
- Prates has rewritten UFC finishing records that had stood across all weight classes, including the heavyweight division
- His knockdown rate per 15 minutes sets a new standard for sustained finishing pressure in UFC history
- The analyst framing this as a top-three eight-fight run in UFC history underscores the historical weight of what Prates has accomplished
- The discussion also connects Prates to a broader conversation about Islam Makhachev's legacy, with analysts suggesting wins over Tommy Garry and Prates could position Makhachev alongside Jon Jones — whose record stands at 28 wins and one loss — before a potential showdown with Shavkat Rakhmonov, the unbeaten Kazakhstani welterweight ranked third in his division at 19-0
