In front of a raucous home crowd at the O2 Arena in London, LeonEdwards put on a dominant performance to defend his UFC welterweight championship against KamaruUsman. It was redemption for Edwards, who had admitted to giving a terrible performance in his previous title fight against Usman eight months ago.
This time around, Edwards was composed and energetic, taking the lead for the majority of the five-round bout. While Usman did have his moments, Edwards was able to outstrike and outgrapple him to earn a majority decision victory on the scorecards. Two judges scored the fight 48-46 in favor of Edwards, while a third scored it a 47-47 draw.
AdvertisementIt was a much different fight from their previous encounter, where Edwards was clearly losing to Usman before landing a stunning head kick to knock out the then-champion. This time, Edwards was in control from the start, utilizing his superior striking and grappling skills to keep Usman at bay.
The win solidifies Edwards’ place as one of the best welterweights in the world, and he will likely face another tough challenge in his next title defense. As for Usman, he will look to bounce back from his first loss in years and work his way back up to another title shot.
AdvertisementOverall, it was an exciting and entertaining night of fights in London, with Edwards’ dominant performance standing out as the highlight of the evening
