Carlos Prates has achieved several historic milestones in the UFC, setting records for the fastest accumulation of knockout victories. He reached 7 knockout wins faster than anyone in UFC history, accomplishing this in just 8 fights—faster than heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez who needed 9 fights. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the highest average knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned 7 Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter ever, needing only 8 fights compared to an average of 15 for other fighters. The post notes that Prates knocked out two former UFC champions in succession, both of whom had never been knocked out before, and suggests he represents a historic challenge for Islam Makhachev if they eventually fight.
