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Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Second-Round Left Hand at UFC 322

The emphatic finish vaults the Brazilian toward a title shot.

Overview

  • Prates scored a straight-left knockout at 1:28 of Round 2, handing Edwards the first KO loss of his professional career.
  • Edwards controlled much of the opening frame with a takedown, back control, and a near rear‑naked choke before the momentum flipped.
  • The bout took place on the UFC 322 main card at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • Prates improved to 23-7 overall and 6-1 in the UFC, with all six UFC victories coming by knockout.
  • After the win, Prates called for a title opportunity, while Edwards’ skid reached three consecutive defeats.