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The former UFC welterweight champion has posted a short message on social media. At UFC 322, Leon Edwards was knocked out by Carlos Prates in devastating fashion.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Ian Machado Garry’s son recreated his favorite UFC star knocking out Leon Edwards at UFC 322

Leon Edwards caught a stray after UFC 322. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had never lost three fights in a row until he was brutally knocked out by ‘Fighting Nerds’ star Carlos Prates on the UFC 322 main card on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Leon Edwards told to retire immediately after vicious knockout defeat in UFC 322 return

Former welterweight champion Leon Edwards has been urged to hang up his gloves from competition with immediate effect after his third straight loss at UFC 322.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 16

Carlos Prates Flattens Leon Edwards With Shocking Second Round KO at UFC 322

NEW YORK —Leon Edwards had never been knocked out in his professional career until he ran into Carlos Prates. On the UFC 322 main card Saturday at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 14

Edwards Slams Machado Garry: Losing to Shavkat Is His ‘Biggest Achievement’

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards hit out at Ian Machado Garry, as speculation increases over a fight between the former teammates, although Leon does not appear too keen on the fight.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

UFC 322’s Must-See Main Card Saturday Inside MSG!

UFC 322 fight week continues. Saturday night following the anticipated Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, MMA will take center stage inside the United States.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Kamaru Usman reveals who he favors in Leon Edwards vs. Carlos Prates at UFC 322

Leon Edwards will look to avoid a three-fight losing skid at UFC 322. The former UFC Welterweight Champion had never lost back-to-back fights up until UFC London in March, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Sean Brady.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

UFC 322 Betting Tips & Picks for an Exciting Night in New York

UFC 322 is just around the corner and we provide you with our UFC 322 betting tips and picks. After going 2/3 for UFC 321 (no one predicted that main event finish), including picking two underdogs, we’re back at it with the betting tips.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 13

Leon Edwards burst onto the scene with one of the fastest KOs in UFC history

Despite a close loss in his first-ever Octagon outing, just a fight later, Leon Edwards would have his UFC breakout performance in a spectacular victory.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 12

Ex-Champion Leon Edwards Eyes Another ‘Head Shot’ at UFC 322 To Mark Comeback

This Saturday at UFC 322, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards will make his highly anticipated return to the octagon. The British star faces knockout specialist Carlos Prates in what promises to be an explosive and high-stakes showdown for both fighters.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 11

UFC 322 – Leon Edwards vs Carlos Prates: Preview & Betting Tips

The UFC 322 main card delivers one of the most intriguing welterweight matchups of the year as former champion Leon “Rocky” Edwards faces the surging Brazilian knockout specialist Carlos Prates.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / November 11

Islam Makhachev Shocks Fans by Pitching Unexpected Opponent for His Next Potential Welterweight Bout

Islam Makhachev is closing in on his long-awaited welterweight debut this Saturday at UFC 322, where he will challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in a blockbuster title fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 10

UFC 322: Leon Edwards Promises a 'Very Explosive' Approach in His First Three-Round Fight in Six Years

Heading into UFC 322, Leon Edwards has made significant adjustments. After more than seven months on the sidelines following a straight loss to Sean Brady in March at UFC London, the former welterweight champion is finally returning.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Leon Edwards’ UFC 322 Plan to Regain Title Met With Harsh Criticism

Time catches up with everyone, including UFC champions. Last summer at UFC 304, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards faced Belal Muhammad and suffered a devastating loss that cost him his title and snapped his 12-fight winning streak.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Masvidal Wants Edwards At The UFC White House Card

Jorge Masvidal has put Leon Edwards on notice, saying he wants to face him at the UFC White House card that takes place in June 2026. Masvidal’s last fight was a majority decision loss to Nate Diaz last year in their boxing bout.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 25

Ian Machado Garry: 'Leon Edwards Is Done' Ahead of UFC 322 Clash With Carlos Prates

Ian Machado Garry isn’t buying Leon Edwards’ chances at a comeback. The outspoken Irish contender once again questioned the mindset of former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC) as he prepares to return against Carlos Prates (22-7 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at UFC 322 on Nov.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / July 5

Leon Edwards Reveals Potential Opponent

Losing streaks are never easy. Especially for elite level fighters. For the first time in his professional MMA career, Leon Edwards finds himself in unfamiliar territory: back-to-back losses.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 24

UFC London compliance salaries reveal Leon Edwards as low earner while prelim fighter tops the bill

With UFC London out of the way, we can calculate how much compliance pay each fighter on the night took home. While the UFC and the athletic commissions might not disclose full salaries, we can determine how much UFC promotional guidelines compliance pay each fighter earned.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 23

Brady Submits Edwards In A Dominant Display

Sean Brady secured a fourth-round submission win over Leon Edwards at UFC London to give the latter his second consecutive defeat. The first two rounds were fairly even, with both men trading standing up.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 22

Free UFC stream: Edwards vs. Brady watch along

UFC London is here, and with it comes a stacked night of fights featuring the very best British and European UFC talent. Fans can watch along free courtesy of UFC Fight Pass.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 21

How Leon Edwards can upset Sean Brady at UFC London

Once he walks to the Octagon cage to face Sean Brady at UFC London 2025, Leon Edwards will do something he has not done since 2015.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 18

UFC London: Edwards vs. Brady Preview, Predictions, and Analysis

The year-plus wait that British fight fans have endured in waiting for the UFC to return to English soil is over! The event overall is stacked with intriguing talent, but the welterweight main event between the former champ and a rising contender will have everyone locked in come Saturday night.

MMA News / MMA on SI / November 30, 2024

Leon Edwards to Headline UFC Fight Night in London, 2025: Ex-Champ Confirms

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards should be making his long-awaited return. 'Rocky's' title reign was cut short by Belal Muhammad last July, and fans were hoping he'd throw his hat in the ring to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, but this isn't the case.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 25, 2024

Leon Edwards ready to reclaim UFC welterweight title

After months of radio silence from the Leon Edwards camp, it now looks like the former champion is ready to reclaim his title. 'Rocky' was riding an incredible 13-fight unbeaten streak before falling short at UFC 304.