Carlos Prates Knocks Out Leon Edwards at UFC 322
Carlos Prates knocked out Leon Edwards with a left hand at 1:28 of Round 2 at UFC 322 on November 15, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Official result
The official result was a second-round knockout. Prates stopped the former welterweight champion at 1:28.
💥 Prates’ Power Silences the Garden
From the opening exchange, Prates looked calm and calculated, measuring Edwards with feints and low kicks. Edwards, known for his technical striking and championship composure, attempted to establish range with his jab and kicks. But Prates had other plans.
At 1:28 of Round 2, Prates landed the left hand that knocked Edwards out.
🥊 Edwards’ Return Ends in Disaster
Leon Edwards entered UFC 322 looking to reassert himself in the title picture after losing the welterweight belt. But the former champion never had a chance to get going. The loss marks the first time Edwards has been finished since 2015 and raises questions about his future in a rapidly evolving division.
🚀 Prates’ Rise: A New Contender Emerges
With this win, Carlos Prates vaults into the welterweight elite. The Brazilian striker has now recorded back-to-back knockouts and is quickly becoming one of the most feared punchers in the division. A top-five opponent or even a title eliminator bout could be next.
🔥 What’s Next?
For Prates, the options are wide open. A clash with fellow knockout artist Michael Morales or a showdown with Belal Muhammad could headline a future Fight Night. As for Edwards, a rebound fight against a veteran like Vicente Luque or Stephen Thompson may be the path to redemption.
Conclusion
Carlos Prates’ knockout of Leon Edwards wasn’t just a win—it was a seismic shift in the welterweight landscape. In under three minutes, Prates turned the lights out on a former champion and lit a fire under his own title aspirations. UFC 322 will be remembered as the night a new contender was born.
