Usman came out victorious over Edaward that evening. Afterwards, Aoriqileng said he wasn't hurt by the shots, but it was probably Perrin's best moment. The welterweight title fight is the third meeting between the fighters, who are 1-1 with Usman winning a decision over Edwards at UFC on FOX 17 in their first encounter before Edwards took the rematch at UFC 279 this past August. Edwards looking pretty strong here. Francisco Figueiredo. But Usman leaned down to his right to defend an Edwards left and Edwards caught him flush with a left head kick, sending the more than 17, 000 in attendance into a frenzy. 'Rocky' knocked out his rival with a devastating fifth-round leg kick to secure the UFC welterweight title. How much do tickets for UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2 cost? Alongside our headliner, White also announced the co-headliner for the upcoming pay-per-view event, which sees Justin Gaethje and Rafael Fiziev share the Octagon in what should be a violent, all-action affair. Edwards right back up. From here, Usman's head position, strong foundation, and wrestling knowledge translated into several decision wins where he racked up a significant amount of clinch control time. Kamaru Usman opened as a moderate favorite, and money seems to be coming in support of the champion at this stage as his odds have moved from -300 at open to -380 now at BetUS.
Here we are going to post a selection of the best videos about the bout Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2 as soon as the match ends. A lot of the discussion over the last few years in MMA has surrounded the leaps and bounds that Usman has made in his striking since then when he was essentially just a wrestler. Bantamweight: Aori Qileng vs. Jay Perrin. Leonardo Santos via UD. Middleweight: Paulo Costa (14-2, 6-2 UFC) def. Who won Usman vs Edwards 2 fight? He is also extremely good at gauging range and moving in and out just barely enough to avoid getting hit but landing counters without overextending.
All videos are hosted on free video platforms such as Youtube, Dailymotion, Facebook, etc. Edwards made his pro debut in 2011. In the main event, dominant welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will take on contender Leon Edwards in a five-round title bout. What follows behind his jab is what makes him so dangerous, though. Edwards is in the mount and he lands a good couple of shots. UFC 286 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18 and is being held at The O2 Arena in London. Edwards lands a couple of shots, but one is low. Bonuses expire in 7 days. Aldo received a standing ovation during his walkout and the night's loudest applause during his introduction.
The annual ESPN+ subscription package will change from $69. Welterweight Title Fight: Leon Edwards (c) vs. Kamaru Usman. It's a good weapon against Usman, if he doesn't get taken down from it. The main card, in the United States, will start at 10 p. m. ET or 7 p. PT (3 a. UK time or 4 a. in Europe); so Edwards vs Usman 2 will be approximately broadcast two hours later. NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Arsenal F. C. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC. This time, it's clear she has improved and is far more versatile. Using wrestling and violent ground and pound, Pudilova picked up a TKO victory at 4:04 of the second round over Wu Yanan. Francisco Figueiredo via SUB r1. Francisco Figueiredo vs. Amir Albazi. UFC veteran Anthony Smith on Luke Rockhold: "I think that Luke is absolutely the better fighter, but I've said that about the last couple of guys that Luke has fought, " Smith said. If Edwards can keep the fight standing and off the cage, he should have the edge on the feet.
The pair are set to headline UFC 286 in London on March 18, UFC president Dana White said on Saturday night. On that night, Usman was the winner by unanimous decision. Where is the UFC 278? Leon Edwards has been waiting patiently for his shot at the UFC welterweight title. MAIN EVENT: Leon Edwards (c) vs Kamaru Usman – for UFC Welterweight Championship. Especially if you're one of the UFC fans who want to watch UFC in the US. The judges' scorecards read 29-27 Woodson, 29-27 Saldaña and 28-28. UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (20-2) and Leon Edwards (20-3, 1 no-contest) collided in a welterweight title fight.
Usman's manager Ali Abdelaziz took to Twitter to insist his fighter is 'good to go'. Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman via KO at 4:04, round 5. Stay tuned to Bloody Elbow for more updates to UFC 286 as they become available in the comings months. Usman getting the jab going now. Again, Saldaña elected not to follow him to the floor. He landed several hard hammerfists after stuffing one of those early attempts, which immediately caused swelling on Rockhold's face and bloodied his nose. Despite the two losses coming in, Costa is still considered a top 5 middleweight, although he has expressed an interest in boxing in the near future.
Miranda Maverick vs Shanna Young (flyweight). Adesanya has advised Rockhold he can "get him (Costa) tired" by wrestling, and taking his opponent to the floor early. He finally gets to his feet but Usman still holding the lock. The 37-year-old returned on Saturday from a three-year layoff, and essentially announced his retirement in the Octagon after. Welterweight championship: Leon Edwards (20-3 1 NC, 12-2 1 NC UFC) def. Edwards claimed the win and the strap, as well as too the revenge, by knockout with a devastating left kick to the head. The champion showed his veteran savvy, rallying and slowly wearing him down with pressure and wrestling as the fight continued. Usman trying to take the back. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 6 p. ET. Nationality: Nigerian.
Now, he has a chance to win a title while also avenging a loss against champion Kamaru Usman. UFC 286 fight card (more TBC). Nationality: British. I've never lost in the UK, amateur or pro, so I'm excited. Welterweight: Gunnar Nelson vs. Daniel Rodriguez. In November Edwards told Sportsmail that he would be happy to face longtime rival Jorge Masvidal, provided the 38-year-old veteran could amass a win streak to put himself back in contention first. Edwards still looks okay on the feet, but his eyes look full of doubt.
Lightweight: Rafael Fiziev vs. Justin Gaethje. Record:19-3 with one no-contest, six wins via knockout. One of the biggest advantages Usman has been able to create for himself as of late is his power.
They know their fighter is broken and they're yelling to try and inspire him but that seems unlikely. In terms of his grappling, the greatest improvements we have seen have come in his wrestling game, he likes trips and sweeps from the clinch on the fence. Main card: 10 p. ET. Need more international viewing options?