At UFC 319 just a couple of weeks ago, Carlos Prates (22-7) put on a helluva performance when he knocked Geoff Neal out with a spinning back elbow. All throughout fight week, Prates told us in the media that he had a special callout if he won.

Prates took the microphone and said he wanted to fight Leon Edwards (22-5) in October in Rio. Well, he’s getting part of his wish granted. Dana White announced on Instagram tonight that at UFC 322 on November 15th at Madison Square Garden, Prates will be facing off against the former champion Leon Edwards.

White also announced that the card will be headlined by a welterweight title fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev so November 15th will be quite the night for the welterweight division.

If you’re a fan of striking, you’re going

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