LEON EDWARDS received a cool PS43,000 bonus after his win over Kamaru Uman.
With a spectacular head kick, The Brummie defeated the former pound for pound king in last minute of their UFC 278 match.
Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 278, to win the title of welterweight
Edwards became Britain's second UFC champion after the stunning KO
Rocky was awarded a PS43,000 bonus in recognition of his outstanding knockout of Usman
Edwards broke the Vivint Arena's roof with the Hail Mary Strike and brought an end to Britain's long wait for a UFC champion.
It also earned him a PS43,000 ($50,000), Performance of the Night bonus.
Edwards, 30 was overcome by emotion after his dramatic last-gasp win. He told UFC commentator Joe Rogan, "I can't even 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."
Edward will defend his title in a three-fight fight with the Usman, who is determined to take revenge on Edward.
He said to TMZ, "I want to go to England. England feels like my second home.
"You know, England's half-African, people don’t know this."
"It's now that I can entertain my English friends."
Rocky is aiming for a Wembley series winner with The Nigerian Nightmare.
He stated: "To be able to headline a Wembley card in the UK in a sold out arena, along with all the other UK men would be incredible.
"UK MMA has been on the rise, and I'm glad to be the front runner.
"I believe there will be more champions out of the UK over the next five year, that is what I really believe."
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