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

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Leon edwards you may be willing to face Carlos Prates Standing completely upright. The Briton, coming off two consecutive losses, faces the Brazilian on the main card of UFC 322. Despite the São Paulo native having five knockouts in five wins in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the former champion believes that facing his opponent precisely at his strongest point 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 he still belongs among the elite of the welterweight division (up to 77 kg) at UFC 322. The former champion defends his fourth-place ranking in the category. Carlos Prates, currently in ninth place, comes from a victory brutal about Geoff neal at UFC 319, after losing his undefeated record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Ian Gary.