Watch UFC star Leon Edwards’ ‘almost impossible’ trick shot… but all is not as it seems

Fans Stunned by Leon Edwards' Trick Shot

Fans have been left stunned by an incredible Leon Edwards trick shot – but all is not as it seems.

Exciting UFC 304 Event in Manchester

UFC 304 hits Manchester's brand-spanking-new Co-op Live arena this Saturday.

Fans have been left stunned from a clip by Leon Edwards

The clip shows the star volleying a basketball left-footed

It then flies through the air straight towards the furthest hoop

It goes straight through the hoop and sends the youngsters on the court wild

Edwards to Defend Welterweight Championship

A host of top stars will be in action including Tom Aspinall versus Curtis Blaydes for the interim heavyweight title and the flyweight bout between Muhammad Mokaev and Manel Kape. However, Edwards is set to top the card as he defends his welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad.

The two men have already met once, only that time it ended in disappointing fashion as the challenger was forced out of the fight due to an eye poke.

Clip Goes Viral Ahead of Rematch

But ahead of their rematch, a clip of Edwards, 32, apparently showing his sporting prowess has gone viral amongst MMA fans.

It begins with Edwards running through a park when you can hear a group of youngsters start shouting at him.

The fighter jogs over towards them on a basketball court, bringing their game to a standstill.

The basketball is then thrown towards the Birmingham fighter, who is dressed in red shorts and a black hoodie.

He proceeds to volley it left-footed and perfectly sends the ball straight towards and through the hoop around 30 yards away down the opposite side of the court.

Edwards raises his hands in the air as if it was nothing as the stunned crowd celebrate and go wild.

The Home of Fight podcast’s X account shared the clip and captioned it with: "This is the craziest Leon Edwards video ever."