Carlos Prates has established multiple historic UFC records through just eight fights in the promotion. He achieved seven knockout victories faster than any fighter in UFC history, surpassing even heavyweights like Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez who needed nine fights. Prates also recorded 14 knockdowns in under 17 total rounds, the highest knockdown rate per 15 minutes in UFC history. Additionally, he earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses in just eight fights, nearly twice as fast as the average 15 fights required by other fighters. The analysis positions Prates' eight-fight run as one of the top three most spectacular debuts in UFC history, noting he consecutively knocked out two former UFC champions who had never been finished before. The post suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would surpass Jon Jones' legacy.
