UFC 322: Carlos Prates Knocks Out Former Champion and Calls for Title Fight
UFC 322 showcased a thrilling lineup of fights on November 15, 2025, in New York City. The event featured some stunning performances, with Carlos Prates making headlines for his impressive knockout victory.
Carlos Prates’ Knockout Win
Carlos Prates faced former champion Leon Edwards in a highly anticipated match. Prates secured the win with a knockout at 1:28 of the second round. This victory has fueled Prates’ ambition for a title fight, affirming his position as a contender in the lightweight division.
Main Card Highlights
- Islam Makhachev defeated Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision, scoring 50-45 across the board.
- Valentina Shevchenko earned a unanimous decision victory over Zhang Weili, also with a score of 50-45.
- Michael Morales achieved a technical knockout against Sean Brady at 3:27 of the first round.
- Benoit Saint Denis stopped Beneil Dariush just 16 seconds into the match.
Preliminary Card Highlights
- Bo Nickal won against Rodolfo Vieira via knockout at 2:24 of the third round.
- Gregory Rodrigues claimed a unanimous decision win over Roman Kopylov, with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
- Erin Blanchfield submitted Tracy Cortez at 4:42 of the second round.
- Ethyn Ewing defeated Malcolm Wellmaker by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
- Kyle Daukaus won via submission just 50 seconds into the first round against Gerald Meerschaert.
- Fatima Kline outpointed Angela Hill, winning by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Conclusion
UFC 322 was a memorable event, featuring significant victories that could shape the future landscape of the promotion. Carlos Prates’ knockout of Leon Edwards stands out, as he calls for a title fight following this impressive performance.
