It’s not over until the bell sounds.
Kamaru Usman looked like he was on his way to a 16th straight UFC win and another successful title defense against Leon Edwards. But in the fifth round, Edwards shocked the world in a matter of seconds.
The welterweight challenger landed a vicious left kick to Usman’s head, knocking the champion out before he hit the canvas. With the KO, Edwards now holds the championship belt in his division. After the fight, the 17,000-plus in attendance at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, shouted Edwards’ nickname, “Rocky!”
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