Carlos Prates has achieved several unprecedented milestones in UFC history during his first eight fights with the promotion. He reached seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, accomplishing the feat in eight bouts compared to nine for the nearest competitors, both heavyweights. Only 2.29% of all UFC fighters have ever recorded seven knockouts. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in approximately 17 rounds, the highest rate per 15 minutes of fight time in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in just eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average of 15 fights required by other fighters. The post argues this represents one of the top three eight-fight runs in UFC history, noting Prates knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before, and suggests his combination of finishes via elbows, low kicks, knees, and punches against elite competition makes him a historic challenge for Islam Makhachev.
