Edwards defending and looks up to Herb Dean about something. Daniel Da Silva via first-round TKO (punches). UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is all set to defend his title against Leon Edwards at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday night. Edwards goes for a footsweep but stumbles and now Usman is on top of him. Prior to Saturday night's remarkable win, Edwards told Sportsmail he plans on celebrating with friends and family in Utah before jetting back to the UK for what will no doubt be a week-long party. At times, Edwards has seemed like one of the most unlucky UFC fighters on the roster. NCAA Men's & Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships. Bisping's win over Luke Rockhold for the middleweight title remains the only British glory in a title fight and the man himself shared a message for 'Rocky' earlier along with a few other familiar faces. PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 6 p. ET). Champ Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards – for welterweight title.
Stephen A. : Warriors have been an 'alarming roller coaster'. UFC fans in India can enjoy the live streaming of Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards 2, UFC 278 PPV on Sony LIV. Kamaru Usman is entering the final stages of preparation for his bout with Leon Edwards. He does take the center to start and he starts swinging. Edwards is simply wilting under the pressure now and I struggle to see how he can turn the tide. He's trying to launch the second part of his career after a long lay-off before his comeback win this summer and meets the brilliantly named Huntsucker. Usman lands a good jab but gets poked in the eye stepping in and we've got a break in the action. Usman grabs the fence twice. What Channel is UFC on Tonight? Preliminary Card (6 PM ET, ESPN/ ESPN+). He's extremely talented but obviously wants to get this fight to the ground. Usman lands a left hook and then rips to the body. He was emotional afterwards and follows in the footsteps of Michael Bisping as second British champion.
Usman getting the jab going now. In the main event, Kamaru Usman defends his welterweight title against Leon Edwards, who's unbeaten in his last ten fights. He's thwarted in his takedown attempts and Aldo lands one huge leg kick. In the very last minute, he connects with a left high kick to send Usman into next week. Give the champ the benefit of the doubt, but it certainly looked a little odd. Edwards still chopping with the kicks though. Bad mistake from Edwards but he stands up quickly and gets to the fence. Yanan landed a solid elbow but that was about the best of it from the Chinese woman. So U know where we are at all times.
He's not been able to keep Usman off him and that's a serious problem. Edwards over top of the chin and squeezing. Usman looking quite fresh to start the third. What a fight, that was just incredible action. Usman comes out fully charged up in the unfamiliar position of being behind in a fight. Edwards defends to the fence, but Usman gets the takedown anyway. Wisconsin vs. #10 Texas.
That's never a good sign. Edwards right back up. Santos is a seven-time jiu-jitsu champion and comes from the same gym as Jose Aldo. The third and fourth followed a similar pattern and although Edwards was never in danger of being finished, there was one clear winner heading into the fifth. So with the clock winding down and just under a minute remaining, the head kick that will be replayed from here to eternity found a home with absolute precision. Edwards trying to keep a long range, and showing a lot of feints. The co-headliner features a grudge match between middleweights Paulo Costa and former champ Luke Rockhold. For more on Usman vs. Edwards 2, check out our live blog from MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew. Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young. Still his most efficient weapon. It was pure drama and absolutely ridiculous. Ooh, on the replay, it doesn't exactly look like an eye poke? Gordon was trying not to get taken down and there was very little actual damage or significant action of note. In the opening round, it looked as though he'd seize it with both hands.
Why Gonzaga is hitting its stride at the perfect time. Usman trying to take the back. Edwards was dominated for most of the fight before a head kick in the final minute of the bout landed flush and knocked Usman out cold. ESPN/ESPN3 • EN/ES • NBA. He deserves every bit of it. And he lands a nasty knee inside. Read on to see what to expect from UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 and to learn more about what went down during their first scrap. Jared Gordon vs. Leonardo Santos. Bills HC Sean McDermott surprises William & Mary long-snapper with scholarship. Usman's corner is obviously loving what's going on. Barnwell: Garoppolo to the Raiders a logical move. I did it for Birmingham, for the kids for the UK, my coaches. Usman just defends and they're at space but Usman is putting the pressure on now.
A full 15 minutes and the Georgian takes one hell of a scalp. Cowboy 2 in December of 2015. Usman lets go and he starts unloading on Edwards! He seems incredibly composed but is facing an absolute killer tonight. Most;y he's just wearing Edwards out and he's looking like Khabib right now, smothering as the round ends. Neither is the look of defeat on Edwards' face. Jay Perrin via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).