“D**k shot. Dead” Fans go nuts as ‘dirty fighter’ Leon Edwards defends the Welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286

Leon Edwards retained the Welterweight title at UFC 286 in front of his hometown crowd of London against Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight.

“D**k shot. Dead” Fans go nuts as ‘dirty fighter’ Leon Edwards defends the Welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286

Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards (Image Courtesy: UFC)

Champion Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman fought a closely contested fight at UFC 286. The fight appeared close, with Edwards retaining the Welterweight title with a majority decision. The judges scored the contest 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47. With the victory, Leon Edwards defends his title for the first time.

Leon Edwards was on an 11-fight unbeaten streak before entering the trilogy fight with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. Edwards utilised body and leg kicks to keep the former Champion at bay. However, there were controversies in the fight. Edwards grabbed Usman’s gloves in the first round and the cage in the third round.

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Kamaru Usman tried to implement his game plan but could not maintain momentum. Usman’s chin was one of the biggest questions heading into the fight. It held up very well. Usman’s future is unknown, whether he will retire or continue fighting. However, he commented after the fight that he was not done.

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Leon Edwards is still undefeated as a fighter when fighting in England. The hometown hero was welcomed with much love and chants. According to official records, Edwards outstruck Usman 120-87 in significant strikes. He also stuffed 11 takedown attempts from Usman. These factors may have shifted the judge’s decision on the fight.  

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Fans are not happy with the result and cheating involved in Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman 3

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Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards at UFC 286 (Image Courtesy – Twitter)

Fans are putting on a mixed reaction following Edwards vs Usman 3. Leon Edwards won the trilogy on the scorecard at UFC 286. The judges scored the contest 48-46, 48-46 and 47-47 to give the decision to Leon Edwards. Fight fans were unhappy with Edwards grabbing the cage, the low blow, and the gloves. Check out some of the reactions:

It was not the ending everyone was expecting. Certainly, Leon Edwards had moments in the fight which can label him a “cheater”. However, the fans in London are happy that their hero retained the Welterweight title. Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns can all have a shot to challenge the Champion Leon Edwards in the future.  

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