Leon edwards e Carlos Prates are standouts in the UFC's middleweight division. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage
It seems, Leon edwards should not respond to the challenge of Carlos Prates at UFC Rio, scheduled for October 11th. After the victory No. UFC 319, the Fighting Nerds fighter requested a spot on the Brazilian card and targeted the British fighter as his ideal opponent. Although Dana White expressed interest in the idea, the former welterweight champion (up to 77kg) doesn't seem willing to fight on Rio de Janeiro soil.
In an interview with the website 'Bloody Elbow', Edwards revealed that he plans to return only in November, more precisely on UFC 322which takes place in New York. The Briton explained that he prefers to fight on this date, since there are rumors that the division's belt will be at stake.
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“November for sure… (At Madison Square Garden) would be great. I think the Jack Della Maddalena is going to face Islam there, so I don't want to be on the same card," Edwards said.
After dethroning Kamaru Usman, Leon entered a negative sequence of two defeats, being dominated by Belal Muhammad | e Sean bradyAfter some time away, the Brit says he's ready to get back into action.
"I'm fine, I'm training and ready to return. I waited for the division to settle down a bit. Now it's time to fight again," he concluded.
Carlos Prates keeps focus on Leon Edwards
Although the challenge of Carlos Prates has been directed to Leon edwards, another British man expressed interest in trying his hand in Brazil. At the press conference after the UFC 319, Michael Page stated that he would accept to face the Brazilian on the Rio de Janeiro card.
Still, in an interview with the Laerte Viana channel, Carlos Prates reinforced that his main focus remains a duel against Leon edwards, even if you have to wait a little longer for the fight to happen.
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