"I think he's the first striker for like four years I think. When you're fighting a striker you can flow a bit more. It's a more entertaining fight,"
"I feel like he's a good opponent to getting back to where I left off."
"Skills for skills I'm the better fighter, better athlete. I'm going and remind him of who I am. Who has he fought? The first time he moved up it was Ian (Garry) and Ian beat him. His last fight I don't know what Geoff Neal was doing,"
"Walking high guard, walking flat-footed, walking just like that. I think he's in for a rude awakening."
Leon 'Rocky' Edwards returns to action Saturday at UFC 322 to face rising Brazilian contender Carlos Prates in a pivotal matchup at Madison Square Garden. Edwards says Prates may be the first pure striker he has faced in years and that striking matchups allow more flow and entertainment. Edwards views Prates as a good opponent to regain momentum after losing the title and notes fewer obligations without the belt while preferring a headlining spot. Edwards rejects Prates' hype, claims superior skills and athleticism, questions Prates' resume and predicts a rude awakening for the Brazilian.
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