Leon Edwards points out the easiest path to defeat Carlos Prates and return to the top of the UFC.

Leon edwards e Carlos Prates are standouts in the UFC's middleweight division. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage

Leon edwards you may be willing to face Carlos Prates Standing completely upright. The Briton, who comes from two consecutive defeats, faces the Brazilian on the main card of UFC 322Despite the fighter from São Paulo having five knockouts in five wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the former champion believes that facing his opponent precisely where he excels could be the quickest way to return to title contention.

During the media day press conference for the event, Leon edwards He stated that he could use his takedown game to win. Carlos PratesHowever, the Englishman believes that a grappling-based victory wouldn't get him back into a title fight, and therefore he should opt for a strategy that will get him to the top of the division faster.

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“I could do that (use wrestling), but to get back to the top, lying on top of him isn’t going to help. There’s a faster way. We’ll see,” he said. Leon edwards.

After dominant defeats to Belal Muhammad | e Sean bradyEdwards has the opportunity to prove that he still belongs among the elite of the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) in UFC 322The former champion is defending his fourth-place ranking in the category. Carlos Prates, currently in ninth place, comes from a victory brutal about Geoff neal No. UFC 319, after losing his undefeated streak in the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Ian Gary.