L. Edwards (left) beat K. Usman in the UFC 278. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter
The coup that ended the 'legacy' of Kamaru Usman at welterweight (up to 77kg.) was purely calculated and executed to perfection by Leon edwards No. UFC 278, event held last Saturday (20). In a video published by the group 'BT Sport' at the 'Instagram', it is possible to see the Englishman training movement with the team before the positive outcome in the rematch between the athletes.
At the beginning of the video, Edwards' trainers analyze Usman's every move from previous fights. They also point out that, as the Nigerian makes 'turns' in the octagon, he exposes himself to the side of his head, which would make it easier for Leon to shoot at the exact angle to surprise. And it was precisely the execution that would allow the Englishman to become the new champion of the category.
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Edwards staged a great comeback against Usman. After being dominated for a good part of the duel, he managed to land a high kick in the last minute of the fight and 'shocked the world' of MMA by ending the Nigerian's reign. A trilogy between the two athletes is already speculated by Ultimate, which talks about 'grand locations' for the new meeting.
New welterweight champion, Leon edwards He is the second Briton to win a UFC belt. The first representative of England to become champion was Michael Bisping, in medium weight (up to 83,9kg). In his career, he has 11 fights without losing, in addition to a record of 20 positive results, three negative results and one 'no contest' in his career in MMA.
Premonition? Leon Edwards attempted a brutal kick that knocked out Kamaru Usman at UFC 278; look
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