Leon Edwards Suffered a Stunning Knockout by Carlos Prates at UFC 322, Leaving His Future in Doubt After Third Consecutive Loss

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Fight Summary
• Edwards' Performance
• Conclusion

LEON EDWARDS was unable to halt his recent decline as he was decisively knocked out by Carlos Prates.

The former welterweight champion faced off against the fan favorite during a packed UFC 322 event at Madison Square Garden early this morning.

Leon Edwards faced Carlos Prates on a stacked UFC 322 card at MSGCredit: Getty Edwards entered the match on a two-fight losing streakCredit: Getty

Edwards, 34, stepped into the octagon at MSG on the heels of two consecutive losses, with his status at the top of the division hanging by a thread.

However, the fighter from Birmingham demonstrated that he remains a formidable competitor with a victory over the rising Brazilian star.

Earlier this week, Edwards had promised to remind everyone that he was still a top contender in the 170lbs weight class.

He quickly took control of the center of the octagon, looking to feint his way in while landing counter strikes.

He soon altered his strategy with a takedown, much to the displeasure of the fans.

Edwards landed a solid knee against the cage before referee Keith Peterson, responding to the crowd's reaction, separated the fighters.

In a preview of what was to come in the second round, Prates closed the distance, delivering a well-placed knee to the body followed by a strong left hand.

This prompted Edwards to attempt a takedown, which he successfully executed, moving to Prates' back.

He came perilously close to executing a rear-naked choke just seconds before the round concluded.

After the restart, Edwards returned to feinting heavily and remained patient with his strikes.

He showcased his skills as a counter striker with a powerful left hand down the middle.

However, it was that very strike that led to his downfall moments later.

Prates then landed a decisive blow, concluding the fight and securing the most significant victory of his career.