Carlos Prates vs Leon Edwards, UFC 322, who you got?
Leon Edwards is in a tough spot right now. After losing his belt to Belal Muhammad and then getting caught in that nasty guillotine by Sean Brady back in March, Rocky needs this win badly. But here's the thing - he's facing Carlos Prates, who's been absolutely murdering people. That spinning back elbow that flatlined Geoff Neal in August? Sick. The dude's finished four straight fights before that decision loss to Ian Machado Garry, and he's hunting for another highlight.
This matchup is wild because you've got Edwards, the technical southpaw who used to be champ, against Prates, the Brazilian switch-stance killer who's been on a tear. Edwards has that slick striking and championship experience - remember that head kick that knocked out Usman? But Prates brings scary power and he's not afraid to throw crazy shit. The Nightmare lives up to his nickname. Edwards needs to use his range and keep this technical. He's always been smart about controlling distance and picking shots.
Prates is gonna be looking to close in and land something big - whether it's another spinning elbow or one of those brutal body knees he dropped Radtke with. If Edwards gets too comfortable, Prates has the tools to end it quick. For Edwards, this is about proving he's still elite after back-to-back losses. For Prates, it's his shot at cracking the top five and announcing himself as a real threat in this division.
Who you got?
Posted Nov 5, 2025, 11:43 PM UTC