Carlos Prates has achieved multiple historic UFC milestones in his first eight fights. He became the fastest fighter ever to record seven knockout victories in the UFC, accomplishing this in eight bouts compared to nine for the previous record holders (both heavyweights). He also recorded 14 knockdowns in just 17 incomplete rounds, the fastest accumulation in UFC history, and has the highest average knockdowns per 15 minutes of fight time. Additionally, Prates earned seven Performance of the Night bonuses faster than any fighter in history, requiring only eight fights compared to the average of 15. The post notes Prates consecutively knocked out two recent UFC champions who had never been knocked out before, describing his eight-fight stretch as one of the top three most impressive debut runs in UFC history. The analysis suggests that if Islam Makhachev defeats Ian Garry, Prates, and Shavkat Rakhmonov, he would equal Jon Jones' legacy.
