A viral video has appeared on the Internet showing the work of a corner by Leon Edwards during the break between the rounds in the fight against Kamaru Usmanen at the UFC 278 gala. One of the fans decided to enrich the movie with soundtrack from the cult movie “Rocky” and the whole thing together with Edwards ‘coaches’ tips is amazing impression.
Leon Edwards shocked the world at Saturday’s UFC 278 in Salt Lake City by knocking out Kamaru Usman in the fifth round and taking his UFC champion belt. Despite the victory, it was not an easy duel for “Rocky” who was clearly losing on referees’ cards before starting the fifth round. Edwards’ corner, seeing what was happening, told him bluntly that he was losing the duel and must find the strength to win:
“Listen! Listen up! You gotta get out there and get drunk! Don’t be intimidated, Leon! You lose in two rounds! Come on, you’re letting him control you son! You have to start working with your fists, Leon. You have to get a grip! “
After the fourth round, when everything pointed to Kamaru Usman’s 16th win in a row and Leon Edwards ‘only chance was to finish the fight ahead of time, one of Edwards’ coaches shouted at him:
“Listen! Stop feeling sorry for yourself! Come on! What’s going on with you! You have to do it at all costs! Come on, let’s go!
THIS IS SENSATIONAL 🔥
– Adam Catterall (@AdamCatterall) August 22, 2022
Leon Edwards made an unprecedented return to the fight of the evening gala UFC 278which took place on August 20. The Englishman became the new welterweight champion after being knocked out with a high kick Kamaru Usman. The Nigerian was confidently headed for the victory on the points cards, but less than a minute before the end of the match, he took a knockout hit.
Original material from players corner below:
