Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman Results And Highlights

By: Faizan Ahmad Arrow

Leon Edwards (born August 25, 1991) is a British professional MMA fighter of Jamaican origin.

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Kamarudeen Usman (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler

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About Fight

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Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman

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Kamaru Usman

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Leon Edwards (20-3) is unbeaten since his previous fight with Kamaru Usman in 2015.

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For much of the fight, Usman (20-2) lived up to his reputation as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.

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After surviving a late first-round takedown, the Nigerian turned the tables with a late second-round takedown.

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Usman maintained control of the situation throughout the third round, earning two more takedowns.

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Usman appeared to be on his way to a unanimous decision victory until Edwards rallied in the final round.

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Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman Results And Highlights

Leon Edwards (born August 25, 1991) is a British professional MMA fighter of Jamaican origin.

Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards

Kamarudeen Usman (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional MMA fighter and former freestyle wrestler

Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman

About Fight

Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman

Leon Edwards won the welterweight championship with a kick to the head and neck in the final minute of the fifth round.

Kamaru Usman

Usman appeared to be seconds away from tying an all-time UFC record with his 16th consecutive victory.

Leon Edwards (20-3) is unbeaten since his previous fight with Kamaru Usman in 2015.

For much of the fight, Usman (20-2) lived up to his reputation as the world's best pound-for-pound fighter.

After surviving a late first-round takedown, the Nigerian turned the tables with a late second-round takedown.

Usman maintained control of the situation throughout the third round, earning two more takedowns.

Usman appeared to be on his way to a unanimous decision victory until Edwards rallied in the final round.