Leon Edwards Jiu-Jitsu: UFC News: UFC Champion Leon Edwards earned his black belt in jiu-jitsu right after knocking out Kamaru Usman for the welterweight gold at UFC 278. ‘Rocky’ shook the world with his highlight-reel head kick in the final seconds of the fight as he followed it up with an iconic post-fight speech. Follow the latest UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN

Leon Edwards (20-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) was given his black belt in jiu-jitsu less than a month after defeating pound-for-pound king Kamaru Usman to win the welterweight championship at UFC 278.

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Leon Edwards (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC) was able to showcase some of his ground game en route to his championship victory despite being taken down numerous times by the elite wrestler Usman (20-2 MMA, 15-1 UFC) in their fight. In the first round, he dragged Usman to the mat, achieved full mount position, and converted to the back to threaten with a rear-naked choke, becoming the first man to officially take Usman down in the UFC.

He was unable to submit Usman on the ground, but he got the fight’s crowning moment by landing a devastating head kick knockout in the last minute.

Is UFC champion Leon Edwards a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

In recent years, Edwards has emerged as one of the most dominant welterweights in the division, second only to Usman in that regard.

Edwards had won his previous nine fights in a row before his bout with Usman, including victories over some of the most recognizable names in the weight class.

Leon Edwards Jiu-Jitsu: Is UFC champion Leon Edwards a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt?

Leon Edwards Jiu-Jitsu: Is UFC champion Leon Edwards a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt?

Now that he is 31 years old, the fighter holds the title of world champion, and on March 19 he will defend his title against Usman in an effort to establish himself as the undisputed leader of the weight class.

Edwards is the reigning champion of the 170-pound weight class, and as if that wasn’t enough motivation for him, the UFC champion Leon Edwards has also earned his black belt in jiu-jitsu.

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