Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home

LEON EDWARDS was treated to a lavish party in Las Vegas after his amazing victory over Kamaru Uman for the welterweight title.

With a spectacular head kick, the Brummie defeated the former pound for pound king in Salt Lake City's UFC 278 match last weekend.


Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home
Leon Edwards stunned the world by dethroning Kamaru Usman last weekend


Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home
Edwards became the second UFC champion in the UK with this win


Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home

Edwards celebrated his historic win at XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas

Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home

Rocky was met with placards spelling "And new" and confetti

Leon Edwards in Las Vegas after the UFC 278 KO Kamaru Usman, before Brit's triumphant return home

Before heading home, the Brummies and their team party at their VIP table.

Edwards' Hail Mary strike caused wild celebrations among his team and his loved ones back home.

The Brit celebrated his win with a quick trip to Sin City, where he party at the Wynn Hotel.

Edwards and his crew enjoyed a night at the XS Nightclub, which was hosting its famous NightSwim party.

Rocky, aged 31, was welcomed by placards that read: "And New."

As the new king in the welterweight division arrived at the luxurious nightspot, 'Juicy' by the Notorious BIG played in the background. Confetti filled the air as confetti floated around the place.

Edwards and his crew danced the night away at their VIP Table, where they drank Jack Daniels while listening to DJ Zack Bia.

They didn't stay too long and left the club around 2:20am.

Edwards received a warm welcome upon his return to Birmingham airport on Wednesday.

At the arrivals gate, a large number of his family members greeted him from Jamaica. Many of them chanted "Rocky, Rocky!"

Edwards was quick to get home to his mom, who had enrolled him in MMA when he was 17.

They posed by a newly-painted mural to commemorate his victory.

The accompanying Instagram caption said: "Mama, we did it!"

Edwards' victory over Usman ended Britain's six year wait for a UFC champion.

Edwards, a very emotional fighter, told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, in his post-fight interview: "I can’t put it into words Joe.

It's been a hard four years. All of you doubted me, saying that I couldn't do it.

"You all said that I couldn't do this. Take a look at me. Never again.

"Pound-for-pound, what? Headshot dead. That's it."