Overview
- Carlos Prates stopped Edwards by second-round knockout at UFC 322 in New York, extending Edwards' losing streak to three.
- The skid includes a decision loss to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 and a submission defeat to Sean Brady at Fight Night 255 before the Prates finish.
- Following UFC 322, Edwards dropped five places in the UFC welterweight rankings to No. 9.
- Colby Covington urged Edwards to retire, claiming the ex-champion has lost his hunger after their UFC 296 bout.
- Belal Muhammad countered that Edwards still has “juice” left, noting his recent opponents rank among the division’s elite.