At the beginning of 2022, it seemed like the welterweight division had fallen into a stupor, with it looking unlikely that anyone would be able to damage Kamaru Usman’s perch on top of the division. Enter Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards – with a last-minute KO of the American, Leon Edwards cemented himself into UFC history, with one of the most dramatic finishes in the history of the sport.
Britain’s Edwards is the epitome of hard work and grit, having worked for every single fight and win that he has on his resume – prime example being his last fight prior to his championship bout, wherein he was rocked by Nate Diaz, only to maintain composure and see the fight through.