Leon Edwards Head Kick KOs Kamaru Usman in Epic UFC278 Comeback Win
Usman would manage to get the fight to the ground early in the first round, although the challenger popped to his feet shortly afterward. Shockingly, Edwards would trip the champion and land straight into mount. After taking the back of the"The Nigerian Nightmare," Edwards would begin looking for a rear-naked choke. Usman would survive the rocky round but not without a solid scare by the challenger.
Edwards began to fade in the fourth round as Usman got the fight to the ground with ease. While the British fighter would work back up to his feet, a fence grab noticed bywould lead to it being reset. Usman would end the round on the feet, hurting Edwards with a combination of punches. The final frame would see Usman in control until a shocking and perfectly placed head kick landed for Edwards. Usman was instantly out and a new champion was crowned. The stoppage came at 4:04 of Round 5.
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