Leon edwards e Carlos Prates are standouts in the UFC's middleweight division. Photo: SUPER LUTAS Montage
Leon edwards He is excited to face Carlos PratesThe British give me strength with the Brazilian at UFC 322, scheduled for next Saturday (15), and believes that this is the ideal opportunity to “speed up” the pace inside the octagon.
In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Leon edwards He expressed enthusiasm about returning to a three-round fight after six years competing in longer bouts. The former welterweight champion highlighted that the shorter format demands a faster pace and a more aggressive approach, something he intends to exploit against his opponent. Carlos Prates.
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“It’s been six years since my last three-round fight… They are two different fighting styles as well. I’ve only faced wrestlers. Now I’ll be able to show more skills, and it’s going to be a great fight. In three-round fights, you want to try to pick up the pace. That’s my mentality for this fight,” he said. Leon edwards.
After dominant defeats to Belal Muhammad | e Sean brady, Leon edwards He has the chance to prove he still belongs at the top of the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) at UFC 322. The former champion is defending his fourth-place ranking in the division. Carlos Prates, in turn, is ranked ninth and is coming off a brutal victory over Geoff neal at UFC 319, after losing his undefeated record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Ian Gary.
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