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[autotag]Leon Edwards[/autotag] needed the longest unbeaten streak in UFC history before getting his first opportunity at a title, and he absolutely made the most of it with a knockout of Kamaru Usman in the UFC 278 headliner.
After being down on the scorecards going into the fifth round, Edwards (19-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) pulled off one of the most shocking come-from-behind knockouts in UFC history when he unleashed the perfect head kick that knocked out Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC) to win the welterweight title at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.
With the win, Edwards became the second British titleholder in UFC history and completed a tumultuous journey to the top.
There’s no time for “Rocky” to rest on his laurels, though. The game always moves on, and we’re already asking what’s next.
Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Edwards’ future and first title defense after UFC 278.
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