Overview
- Former champion Leon Edwards meets rising contender Carlos Prates on Saturday, Nov. 15, at UFC 322 in New York, a matchup pitting a two-fight skid against momentum from Prates’ knockout of Geoff Neal.
- DraftKings lists Prates as the betting favorite at -192 with Edwards at +160, underscoring public confidence in the Brazilian’s recent form.
- At media day, Prates dismissed Edwards’ resilience, saying “He’s done” and “We cannot teach heart,” and accused him of giving up when pressured.
- Edwards pushed back, asserting he is the superior fighter and athlete and vowing to “remind him who I am” in his first striker-versus-striker test in years.
- Analysts outline diverging paths: Edwards mixing takedowns and back control to blunt exchanges, and Prates cutting the cage to force pocket firefights that showcase his power.