Leon Edwards did the unthinkable by defeating Kamaru Usman and becoming the UFC welterweight Champion at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.
Edwards was presumably down on the scorecards and it took some INCREDIBLE corner advice from his team to inspire and incredible comeback victory.
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Leon could hear the desperation in his coaches voice the last last round
No filling his head full of technical stuff in the moment as that stuff should be drilled in well before he gets in the octagon , coach just needed to strike the right chord to wake him up …and he struck it beautifully.
Imagine not showing the KO. I personally am able to watch every UFC card but for the fans who can't pay your bullshit price to support your sport, show them the KO.
It's normal to get depressed during a long fight and become numb mentally but Leon was robot pilot mode and the training he had done is payed out at the end. Congrats.
Khaaman Lian.. It work though..that inspired him
Hollywood be making a film about it
So Happy for Leon but on his performance that nite in the Rematch if he Fights the way he did Usman Will go true him because those kind of knock outs are Rare especially against a Fighter Like Usman so Be Ready Leon to Fight every Round ✌️
hell fukn yeah
Wow! That’s just beautiful to watch. Never, never, never give up!
His brother was the first one in the cage to celebrate the moment with him! God I love this sport 🔥🙏🏽
Best footage of corner advice ever
Unforgettable!!!!!!!!
That coach is my dad he has made the happiest son alive, pushed him mentally to show what makes a champion is my made of. And to know Leon as a friend and to see him capture the belt in spectacular fashion is a dream come true, Leon Edwards need more respect and recognition on his name! Stand up Birmingham
“Stop feeling sorry for yourself” I’ll never forget that. That shows how much confidence he had on Leon
Epic
The guy shouting with passion is a real G! We all need pal like that man, he won this fight with his belief in Leon! Should've received a bonus himself 👊🏼🙌🏻
The way Usman would stand over him or follow him a bit and try to intimidate him even after the bell makes the knockout that much sweeter.
Honest corner wins fights
When he said “Stop feeling sorry for yourself!” I broke down in tears, because we miss so much of our full potential whenever we accept defeat. I’m guilty of this so often in life. They didn’t let him accept it! They reminded him of who he was and why he was there!! Man this everything
Couldn’t be happier for our lad from Erdington bringing that belt home…everyone around me here in the states thought I was stupid putting money on him to win too, well look at me now…
The way his hand is shaky with the water bottle says it all. They’re all in for Leon. What a great team.
Look at him now!!!!
they didn't insipre shiz
he was still fighting like he was losing and he was. he threw a lucky af head kick that was the equivalent of winning the lotto
he lost all rds but the first and even that he only won because of the sub attempt that usman easily blocked
anyone that thinks he can win a rematch is crazy
They must making movie🏅
Best cornering I've ever heard. He didn't need technical advice, he needed inspiration and that's what he got
HE PLAYED POSSUM UNTILL COACH SAID TAKE THE SHOT!!!
THEN HE TOOK THE HEAD SHOT
WHAT THEY HAD BEEN DRILLING
This made me cry lol
seemed usman had his rhythm gong. but we know that leon has experience going the distance and staying patient before he goes in to pull off a victory.
Usman taking that Black Panther role real serious acting all dead and everything
Fun fact: Leon's corner yelled "Head kick Leon now" right before Leon landed the headkick.
So amazing man the coach really pumped me up i wanted to jump in the cage bro!
Kamaru cocky as hell and he deserved that head kick.
Stop feeling sorry for yourself!
so good
Behind every great fighter is a great and inspiring trainer! But even more is the will to fight!
"Doubt me now" – 2022 Leon Edwards
One of his coaches told him in secret to use the demon kick
The moment of victory is the most dangerous
This is what AJ needs a strong corner that can press his buttons the right way
LUCKIEST KICK IN UFC HISTORY
I'm Nigerian🇳🇬 and i love Usman alot, but seeing how Leon's team inspired him, even when he started doubting himself is truly amazing. Leon has had a rough time in the UFC and i believe he deserves his measure of happiness and success too. If Usman doesn't get the belt back, no problem, he's made already, i do hope this win is only the beginning of a wonderful career for Leon Edwards too. Congrats Champ.👊🏾
The coaches had nothing to do with it, it’s because he repeated his imaginal act over and over in practice knocking Usman out and it objectified in the 5th round.
This was amazing…