Carlos Prates promised to put on a show at UFC 322 and he kept his word. This Saturday (15), in New York (USA), the Brazilian fought the biggest fight of his career against Leon edwards, former welterweight champion (up to 77,1 kg), and passed the test with flying colors. The member of the 'Fighting Nerds' team delivered a brutal knockout to the Englishman and celebrated by launching imaginary arrows, like Alex Poatán.
With this important victory, Prates moved to a new level in his career and came closer to a title shot in the welterweight division. It's worth noting that the Brazilian was the first fighter to knock out Edwards, who fell unconscious.
Now, the Brazilian has two consecutive victories and should move from ninth place in the rankings directly to fourth place, behind Edwards. Excited, Prates expressed his desire to fight for the welterweight title next.
Prates and his overwhelming power
Prates celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
The fight began cautiously, with the athletes exchanging kicks. At one point, Edwards posed a threat with a cross. The experienced Englishman attempted a takedown, but Prates defended and exchanged blows with Edwards against the cage. Returning to striking, the Brazilian showed aggression and pursued his opponent, landing a good straight punch. In response, Edwards took his opponent down, took his back, and landed punches to his face. Calmly, the former champion again took Prates down and nearly submitted him with a rear-naked choke.
In the second round, Prates, who had been defeated in the first, went on the attack and landed low kicks. Sharper, the Brazilian also landed punches on the former champion. Confident, the athlete finished the fight by landing a straight right hand squarely on Edwards' face, who even went up from the ground with the impact of the blow.
Sudden knockout
Saint Denis celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the opening fight of the main card, there was no fight. In just 16 seconds, Benoit Saint-Denis knocked out Beneil Dariush In the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), the Frenchman displayed power and precision, knocking out the veteran practically with his first punch.
This was BSD's third consecutive victory, proving his worth in the elite lightweight division. With this important result, the Frenchman is closing in on the top 10 in the category and is once again a threat to the top contenders.
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