Leon Edwards Stops Kamaru Usman Late in Fifth, Wins UFC Welterweight Title

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[{"selector":"#anim-79fea6c2-6ce3-4f3f-9817-82ba3cba5171 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.470588122858366%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Since his defeat to Usman at UFC on FOX 17 in December 2015, Edwards has accumulated 10 victories and one no-contest. His 20th victory in his professional career was over Usman. Learn more