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I cant put it into words. Its been a long four years. They all doubted me, they all said I couldnt do it. Look at me now! I go until the battle is done.

They all doubted me, they all said I couldn't do it. I told you I could do it. They all said I couldn't come back and do it. I told you it was possible. I do it for everyone coming behind me. "I can't put it into words.

He went into the fight as a huge underdog, but Leon Edwards emerged victorious and is now the new UFC welterweight champion following a brutal knockout in ...

He was in tears as returned to the octagon and sunk to his knees as his monumental achievement began to sink in before lifting the title with pride. Edwards was overcome with emotion after the Hail Mary win, and was thrilled to prove the naysayers wrong. He left Usman flat on the canvas and leapt over the cage in celebration. Usman showed his class and why he had dominated the welterweight division so long as a stream of kicks and constant grappling began to wear the Brit down. Edwards was much improved in his second bout with the number one pound-for-pound fighter by working hard on his wrestling game, which he used to control parts of the contest in the early stages. The 30-year-old was a massive underdog heading into the championship bout with the mighty Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Usman lost his welterweight title as he was brutally knocked out by Leon Edwards at UFC 278 and McGregor has mocked his rival for the defeat.

Another leaned his way to death. McGregor and Edwards both share the same management label in Paradigm Sports. Usman was untroubled in the fifth round and was cruising his way to a decision win, but Edwards landed a Hail Mary head kick that rendered the champion unconscious as he suffered his first UFC loss. One leaned his way to victory. McGregor also added: "Usman gonna come out saying he from Pluto after that smack hahah Marty green pants from Pluto." The Irishman wrote "Hahahahahhhahajaaj" just moments after Usman was knocked out and continued to mock him in a series of tweets as the dust settled.

UFC president Dana White has confirmed he plans to have Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman complete their trilogy of fights in the UK, potentially at Wembl.

“It’s what makes this sport the greatest sport in the world. “Anything is possible in England now. He couldn’t have fought a more perfect fight until the last minute.

High-profile rapper Drake has frequently placed bets on the UFC including most recently on Israel Adesanya's victory over Jarod Cannonier, however his luck ...

However he turned around his form by placing another bet on Israel Adesanya when [he successfully defended his belt against Jarod Cannonier](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/drake-israel-adesanya-ufc-fight-27383637) to end his betting drought and win around $1m. UFC 278 was another pay-per-view event which saw Usman lose his title after [being knocked out cold by British challenger Edwards](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-fight-27793726) in the main event at the Vivint Smart Home Arena last night. I've said it all week, I believe that's how it had to go to build me into the man I am today," he said. However he also came up short losing by unanimous decision in a tough night at the office, with Drake having lost another $230,000 after placing the third of his bets on Aldo. However his curse struck again with Usman defeated by a booming kick from the challenger in the final session. Drake's first public bet came back in March when previously

Leon Edwards is the new UFC Welterweight champion after the Brit produced a stunning headkick to knock out Kamaru Usman in the fifth round - but Jake Paul ...

The video was captioned: "I love nap time!!" Paul has made a habit of calling out UFC fighters past and present, having knocked out retired welterweights Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. Paul has been publicly angling for a fight against the UFC megastar for some time now, but the Nigerian has always insisted he wants to wait and fight Canelo Alvarez in his first venture into boxing instead.

Usman was knocked by a resurgent Edwards in Salt Lake City as the Brit claimed the welterweight title with a stunning performance.

I lived in a wooden shed with a zinc roof. Another leaned his way to death. 'I was born in Jamaica with nothing. One leaned his way to victory. Fully leaned into his own death. Usman was knocked out by a resurgent Edwards in Salt Lake City as the Brit claimed the welterweight title with a stunning performance.

Edwards was facing Usman in a rematch at UFC 278 last night and despite initially struggling to create anything of note, he recorded a sensational stoppage ...

They all said I couldn’t come back and do it." "The belt belongs to nobody no man is meant to hold the belt for that long and as I said I am the best. "They all doubted me, they all said I couldn’t do it. "I knew more than likely going into it that we will have a rematch and whether it is next or down the line that's fine," Edwards said. I told you I could do it. "I can’t put it into words.

I cant put it into words. Its been a long four years. They all doubted me, they all said I couldnt do it. Look at me now! I go until the battle is done.

They all doubted me, they all said I couldn't do it. I told you I could do it. They all said I couldn't come back and do it. I told you it was possible. I do it for everyone coming behind me. "I can't put it into words.

Kamaru Usman. Nigerian-American mixed martial artist · Leon Edwards. English mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter · Herm Edwards. American football player, coach and ...

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UFC icon Conor McGregor tuned in to the massive welterweight title last night and proceeded to make fun of Kamura Usman after he lost his championship and ...

But Edwards was overcome with emotion after his brutal fifth round head kick sealed the win and leapt over the cage in celebration. In addition to being the pound-for-pound king and already owning a victory over the 30-year-old, Usman was expected to retain his title. “Thank you to the UK. Usman steadied the ship and looked to be wearing down. The welterweight champion was on his way to making the sixth defence of his title against Edwards in their rematch, being up on the judges' scorecards heading into the final round of the fight. This prompted McGregor to head to social media and mock Usman after the shocking defeat.

Usman was knocked out in the fifth round of his welterweight title bout with British fighter Leon Edwards, who delivered a lethal head-kick to win his first ...

YouTube star Jake Paul rips into Kamaru Usman after Leon Edwards' impressive KO win at UFC 278... YouTube star Jake Paul has ripped into UFC fighter Kamaru Usman on social media - YouTube star Jake Paul has ripped into Kamaru Usman after UFC 278

The UFC is mixed martial arts' flagship promotion, home to some of the best fighters in the world. It stages events almost every weekend of the year, ...

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Leon Edwards now joins the ranks of Michael "The Count" Bisping in bringing a UFC world title back...

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While it takes intense training, world-class skills and maybe even a bit of luck to register a UFC win, picking the right song to accompany you to the cage ...

Fletcher via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results) [Ange Loosa](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ange-loosa): “Intro” by Meek Mill [A.J. Sean Woodson declared split draw (29-27, 27-29, 28-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results) [Luis Saldana](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/luis-saldana): “Memories” by David Guetta feat. Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-278-kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-luke-rockhold-paulo-costa-play-by-play-live-results) [Aori Qileng](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/aori-qileng): “Gandan Buurahgui” by Digital [Jay Perrin](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/jay-perrin): “Seen It All” by Young Jeezy feat. Kid Cudi [Sean Woodson](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/sean-woodson): “Calling My Spirit” by Kodak Black [Blue Corner](http://mmajunkie.com/category/bluecorner) is MMA Junkie’s blog space. Fletcher](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/a-j-fletcher): “I’m Bad” by L.L. [Paulo Costa def. [Merab Dvalishvili def. [Lucie Pudilova def. [Jared Gordon def. [Amir Albazi def. [Victor Altamirano def.

CONOR McGREGOR and Jake Paul trolled Kamaru Usman after his shock knockout loss to Leon Edwards.Usman was seconds away from winning his sixth welterwe.

[FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/betting-tips/free-bets?ilc=inline) [Paul](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/jake-paul/), on the other hand, took a swipe at Usman's recent comments about him and his transition to boxing. [UFC](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/ufc/) world champion. [McGregor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/conor-mcgregor/) and Paul got on the same page on social media. [had been taken to hospital](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19572232/kamaru-usman-leon-edwards-ufc-278-hospital/) for precautionary reasons after he was rendered unconscious. [sent him crashing to the canvas](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19566329/ufc-278-results-leon-edwards-kamaru-usman-ko/) with a stunning head-kick.

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: The American was beaten by the Brazilian in a gripping contest before appearing to confirm that he would not be fighting again.

People say he doesn’t have a good chin but he does.' Costa, bizarrely perhaps, did not seem too perturbed as he appeared to grin while lying on the canvass. 'He surprised me with his chin,” Costa said.

THIS is the “monstrous” moment MMA star Luke Rockhold smeared his bloodied face over Paulo Costa at UFC 278.Fans were left aghast at Rockhold's.

People say he doesn’t have a good chin but he does.” Smearing his blood is one of the hardest things I’ve ever seen.” One declared: “Luke Rockhold wiping his blood on Costa’s face is one of the most monstrous things I’ve ever seen.” One noted: “Rockhold rubbing his blood in Costa’s face, what a nutter.” Another boomed: “I just can’t believe Rockhold wiped his blood all over Costa.” THIS is the “monstrous” moment MMA star Luke Rockhold smeared his bloodied face over Paulo Costa at UFC 278.

Less than a minute away from history, Kamaru Usman takes it on the chin.

Hopefully these fighters can get the money that a kick to the orbital bone can merit. There’s nothing like being in a room full of degenerates who are lusting for a result in a bloodsport. I feel like if I ever write about the UFC it’ll be treated like Walter Slobchak dressing down Donnie about walking into the middle of a movie.

Leon Edwards dropped Kamaru Usman with a kick to the head and neck in the final minute of the fifth round to win the welterweight championship at UFC 278 on ...

Costa more than doubled Rockhold in total strikes through the first two rounds and eventually left him with a bloodied mouth in the third round. "The octagon belongs to nobody," Edwards said. Rockhold (16-5) returned to the octagon for the first time in three years and his rust showed as the bout progressed. Edwards (20-3) is undefeated dating back to his previous bout with Usman in 2015. Usman (20-2) lived up to his reputation as the No. Usman appeared to be seconds away from a 16th consecutive victory, which would have tied an all-time UFC record, before Edwards came up with the stunning finish just in time.

Rockhold fell short in his UFC comeback as he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Costa in the co-main event of UFC 278. The 37-year-old fought with his ...

I just didn’t... I gave it my all. Thank you, Joe. Thank you, UFC. thank you, fighting. He can be seen rubbing his blood all over Costa's face whilst on the canvas.

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold called it a career after his comeback fight three years in the making ended in defeat.The 37-year-old g.

I just didn’t… I gave it my all. Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold called it a career after his comeback fight three years in the making ended in defeat.

Leon Edwards dropped Kamaru Usman in the final minute of the fifth round to win the welterweight championship at UFC 278 on Saturday night.

Merab Dvalishvili prevailed over former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo in a unanimous decision in the men’s bantamweight bout, earning his eighth straight win. “I didn’t see it in the moment of the fight. Costa more than doubled Rockhold in total strikes through the first two rounds and eventually left him with a bloodied mouth in the third round. “The octagon belongs to nobody,” Edwards said. Usman (20-2) lived up to his reputation as the No. Edwards (20-3) is undefeated dating back to his previous bout with Usman in 2015.

Edwards was down on all three judges' scorecards but put Usman away to become Britain's second ever UFC champion in a stunning moment at UFC 278.

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Edwards was victorious at UFC 278, where they faced off for the second-time, delivering a brutal head-kick just a minute before the end of the bout to claim ...

Dana White reveals the UFC want to host a trilogy fight between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman at WEMBLEY... The problem with this fight was, people wouldn’t give Leon enough credit. It’s crazy, I was listening to the commentary of Joe Rogan, Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier, and they were spot on in everything they were saying about what Leon needed to do. 'There are no lopsided, one-sided, fights in this sport. 'Usman fought with absolute and total confidence all night. And as soon as they were saying it, he literally lands the head-kick.

Down on the judges' scorecards with a minute left in his UFC title fight against Kamaru Usman, Leon "Rocky" Edwards needed a miracle, but no-one expected an ...

Make it Wembley, that has to be done. "Wembley (Stadium), for sure. [play out](/lifestyle/sports/edwards-sets-sights-ufc-belt-british-mma-booms-2022-08-16/).

See how the UFC fighters sitting cageside reacted to Leon Edwards's KO win over Kamaru Usman.

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Canadian musician and superstar Drake lost over half a million dollars this weekend with bets at UFC 278. He first placed a wager on José Aldo at as he ...

Drake, a Raptors fan, wore 76ers shorts as he watched the deciding game in the series. This weekend, fans were quick to make fun of him once more after he flaunted the bets he had placed beforehand through his social media channels. After losing a whopping $270k on that bout, Drake then decided to place a bet on Kamaru Usma, hoping that he would defeat Leon Edwards. He first placed a wager on José Aldo at as he returned to bantamweight and faced contender Merab Dvalishvili. Canadian musician and superstar Drake lost over half a million dollars this weekend with bets at UFC 278. [Pearl Gonzalez, the tantalizing UFC fighter that crossed over to boxing](https://www.marca.com/en/ufc/album/2022/08/20/6300379ce2704eb8218b4589.html)