UFC 278 Usman vs. Edwards 2: Leon Edwards scores last minute knockout to win welterweight title

Leon Edwards just stunned the world. The "Rough" story of Edwards showed some major signs of life with a dig out from a deficit, head-kick knockout late in Round 5 of the headliner of UFC 278 on Saturday night.

Subsequent to turning into the main individual to score a takedown on the almost wonderful boss in Round 1, Edwards battled in the accompanying rounds to gather any sort of speed. Usman assumed control over the battle with his prevalent wrestling and threw weighty boxing mixes and appeared to be en route to one more title safeguard as he approached Anderson Silva's record for most all time.

Usman's speed eased back in Round 5, however it was reasonable driving towards a consistent choice success for the champion as Edwards appeared to be crushed in his corner as his group implored him to show some major signs of life in the last round.

Unexpectedly, Edwards flicked out a right hit and started up a left head kick that took Usman unconscious at 4:04 of Round 5.

"Pound-for-pound. Headshot. Dead," Edwards told UFC observer Joe Rogan during his post-battle interview. "I said the entire week I felt like this is my second. All that occurred before. The most recent two years, the pandemic. There is no ring rust. I told you, presently check out at me now."

Edwards improved to 20-3 (1 NC) with the success over Usman. His undefeated streak improved to 11. Usman saw his 19-battle series of wins snapped quickly and experienced his first misfortune in quite a while.

It was the fourth most recent completion in a title battle - - only seconds shy of Usman's own completion of Colby Covington in 2019.

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