Faced with a shorter fight and a different type of opponent at VeChain UFC 322, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards says he's ready to sprint his way back into title contention at 170 pounds.
Edwards takes on Brazilian contender Carlos Prates in a three-round welterweight contest at Madison Square Garden Saturday night in a fight that both men see as a chance to put themselves firmly in the championship conversation heading into 2026.
For Edwards, it's the first step in a new chapter for his fighting career, as the former undisputed welterweight champion looks to embark on a run back to the title and the chance to become a two-time UFC champion.