After a spectacular victory over Kamaru Usman, Britain's second UFC champion, LEON EDWARDS has been named the UFC's second champion.
The Brit, a Jamaican-born Brit, ended the Nigerian Nightmare’s dominance over the welterweight division at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City on Sunday morning.
Brit Leon Edwards challenged Kamaru Uman to the UFC 278 welterweight title
Seven years ago, Usman and Edwards were the first to clash with each other.
Edwards, 30 years old, stopped the Nigerian Nightmare by performing a spectacular Hail Mary head kick just two minutes into the fifth round.
Edwards, who was emotional after the fight, said that he couldn't express his feelings in words.
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.
"Headshot dead. That's it."
As Edwards was content to work outside, Usman took over the centre of the Octagon and Usman made his way in.
The former champion caught an early teep, but he didn't have the opportunity to counter it.
Edwards displayed an improved takedown and stuffed Usman's first attempt at grounding the fight. However, he was unable to break his body lock.
He was soon back on his mount after breaking the lock. This was thanks to a wonderful trip.
Usman was hurt by a nasty elbow and had to give up his back. Rocky accepted the responsibility with ease.
He almost pulled a back-naked choke just before the end of the stanza.
After giving up the first round, Usman immediately put pressure on Edwards, closing the gap and leaving him no room for error. Edwards was able to win the restart.
A brief interruption by an accidental eye poke temporarily halted proceedings. Usman then landed a heavy calf kick.
Edwards was a stout one-two, but Usman soon got over it. On the receiving end of a large right hand.
Usman finally returned to his wrestling and stopped the fight at the end of each round.
Edwards was suffocated in the third and fourth rounds by Usman's wrestling. It seemed that Edwards lost his spirit.
Edwards continued to be suffocated by Usman's wrestling and grappling against a cage in the fifth.
Edwards brought Usman to the mat with just two minutes remaining. His perfect head kick separated him from consciousness, and he became only the second Brit to win UK gold.
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