Victim of Carlos Prates opens up after defeat, but avoids talking about the smoker.

Victim of Carlos Prates He opens up after the defeat, but avoids talking about the smoker. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Leon edwards I didn't want to know about Carlos PratesThe former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) lost to the Brazilian in UFC 322In November, in New York (USA), Edwards has been absent from social media since his defeat. In his first appearance since then, the fighter avoided mentioning Prates.

No fighter likes to lose and Leon edwards He not only suffered a setback but was knocked out by the Brazilian. Carlos Prates in the second round of UFC 322The 34-year-old Englishman had never suffered a knockout in his professional career. Edwards returned to social media and didn't want to dwell on the defeat. The former welterweight champion shared a message about today.

"Yesterday is past, tomorrow is the future, but today is a gift," he said. Leon edwards on his official Instagram profile this Thursday (4).

 

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The life of Leon edwards He's going through a major turnaround. The Englishman has lost his last three fights in a row. Before this negative phase, Edwards held the title in the division. The 34-year-old fighter is struggling to impose his best performance, seeing his competition advance in the rankings.

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Leon Edwards' MMA numbers

Leon edwards He may not be at the peak of his career, but the Englishman boasts impressive numbers. Throughout his career, Edwards has a record of 22 wins and six losses in his professional MMA career.

The 34-year-old fighter has already beaten names such as: Rafael dos Anjos, Nate diaz e Kamaru Usman. Leon edwards He became the UFC welterweight champion against Usman on August 20, 2022, at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City, USA.

Throughout his reign in the division, the Englishman Leon edwards He successfully defended the belt on two occasions. Edwards overcame Kamaru Usman in a rematch in UFC 286 and emerged victorious from the duel against Colby covington at event number 296.

From there to here, Leon edwards lost the title to Belal Muhammad | at UFC 304 in July 2024, in addition to other losses to Sean brady e Carlos PratesThe latter being his most recent appearance in the octagon, at event number 322, in November 2025.