The city of Salt Lake The MMA community was stunned by Leon Edwards.
At 4:00, the fifth round was over. Osman was regarded as the world's top boxer, pound for pound.
Usman's record-breaking 15-fight winning streak in the UFC was snapped by Edwards.
One of the most stunning knockouts in sports history took place. Edwards stated, "I can't even put it into words.
After the opening round, Usman had the fight in hand. To defend Edwards' left, Usman dove to his right, but Edwards caught him with a left head kick, whipping the over 17,000 spectators into a frenzy.
Usman, who was in contact, had less than a minute left before defending his sixth championship.
Where is Usman vs. Edwards 2: UFC 278 being held?
The Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, will host the UFC 278 pay-per-view featuring Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2.
When will UFC 278, Usman vs. Edwards 2, take place?
The second Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards fight, which will take place at UFC 278 in India, is slated for August 20, Saturday local time. The PPV's Main card is scheduled to start at 10 PM ET/7 PM PT/7:30 AM IST.
First round: Edwards resists a takedown attempt after connecting with a couple leg kicks. Usman knocks him to the ground as he stumbles and launches an attack. However, Edwards stands up, and with two seconds left, he successfully completes a trip takedown into full mount.
In the end, Edwards takes the back and holds out the danger of a choke until the horn. Edwards wins 10-9.
In the second round, Edwards' foot gets caught up in the cage, and as a result, Usman is able to land a barrage of blows.
Usman continues to apply pressure even after Edwards escapes, resulting in two takedowns. Edwards is beginning to appear a little drained. 10-9, Usman. (19-19)
Usman begins his stalking in round three. He secures a takedown after one minute. As soon as Edwards stands back up, Usman is all over him. Edwards makes a few blows land, but Usman again closes the distance, secures another takedown, and regains the upper hand.
Then, in full mount, he is on top. Usman is rolling, and Edwards is exhausted. 10-9, Usman. (29-28 Usman.)
In the fourth round, Edwards maintains his position, scores a few blows, and is almost taken down. However, Usman successfully defends, flips the script, and midway through the round scores a takedown of his own. Usman has complete authority over Edwards.
Referee Herb Dean pauses as he notices Edwards grabbing the cage to get up after a takedown. Even as Edwards stands back up, he sags as Dean places them back on the canvas. 10-9, Usman. (39-37 Usman.)
Round 5: Usman continues to stalk, but Edwards doesn't pose a threat. The challenger must make a huge move, but he has nothing to offer Usman, who is coasting.
Edwards makes a few successful shots, but one of them is low. Then, just when Edwards appeared to be out of it, Usman is knocked out with his left high kick.
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