I had a feeling that Edwards would upset Nigerian nightmare this night. First the odds (4 on Edwards) looked very high to me. Come on, top2 fighter of division and only 4. Then I had a feeling that kicks are the solution against Usman. And Edwards knows how and when to throw them. Punches are dangerous against Usman, wrestling is also a no. Edwards is left with kicks. But I saw him winning by point after gaining them from successful kick. Turned out that one of his kicks was more successful than others 
But I see a lot of troubles in defending this belt. Covington - hello wrestling and unlimited gas tank. Chimaev - I better wish Edwards a lot of luck.
We gonna see new fighter in pound-for-pound soon. Doubt that this is gonna be Edwards, as he is not in a list. Volkanovski on top1 ? Lol.
What makes it even more funny, Leon Edwards is not a knockout artist. Only one knockout in 14 UFC fights. And he knocks out best p4p fighter. Double lol. Usman has never been knockout in his career - gets KOed by a guy who does not have knocking power and usually wins by decision. Triple lol.
But I see a lot of troubles in defending this belt. Covington - hello wrestling and unlimited gas tank. Chimaev - I better wish Edwards a lot of luck.
We gonna see new fighter in pound-for-pound soon. Doubt that this is gonna be Edwards, as he is not in a list. Volkanovski on top1 ? Lol.
What makes it even more funny, Leon Edwards is not a knockout artist. Only one knockout in 14 UFC fights. And he knocks out best p4p fighter. Double lol. Usman has never been knockout in his career - gets KOed by a guy who does not have knocking power and usually wins by decision. Triple lol.
Edwards got people dissmising him after the 'three piece and a soda' incident with Masvidal. However, unlike Masvidal, Edwards took the longer route and took his time gradually leting people know that he would be a problem. I can't say that in a rematch he would be able to retain the belt, but god damn that would be interesting to watch.
Beating Usman is career-defining and a highlight for Edwards heading to the last minute of the fight I thought it was just another game and another win for Usman, he turns to be defensive and just waits for the time to wind down Usman has no offense because he knew he is leading and knew it's just a matter of time he wants to protect his lead and that's his biggest mistake because Edwards is known as a fast kicker, the kick was so fast Usman did not see that coming, I'm sure there's a rematch here and Usman will try to correct that mistake.