Among all the UFC fans and elites who reacted to the crazy main event of UFC 278, Khamzat Chimaev also reacted to this fight. In the main event of UFC 278, two Welterweight elites were vying for the Welterweight crown. P4P king and 170lbs champion Kamaru Usman was taking #2 Leon Edwards.
Edwards and Usman had locked horns in the octagon earlier in 2015. Their first encounter didn’t go in Rocky’s way as Rocky struggled and controlled for the better part of the fight. Despite starting the fight on a pretty good mark and shooting well in the first round. However, in the final rounds the Nigerian only took control of the fight.
In the rematch, Edwards He looked like a better fighter even when he beat the Nigerian in the first round. He became the first fighter to knock down the champion in the UFC. As the competition progressed, we began to see the same fate as in 2015 for the British. He was exhausting his Nigerian rival with their oppression and destruction.
When it looked like another successful title defense for the champion, Rocky had an upset like no other, forcing the champion into oblivion with a minute left in the final round. He became the second fighter from England to win UFC gold.
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Khamzat Chimaev reacts to Leon Edwards’ win at UFC 278
after KO reaction started pouring in from fans and the UFC elite. In a flashback that looks like something out of a movie, Edwards shook the world, knocking out the undefeated P4P king at the UFC. The Nigerian looked nearly invincible in the fight during the championship period and even until that leg kick.
With a sadness like no other, the British have blasted herself to stardom, and fans can’t stop praising her for the victory. However, there is one contender in the shadows waiting to fight for the title, his name is Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev is scheduled to tackle Nate Diaz at UFC 279. A win in the fight will guarantee him a chance to win the title in the champion.
borz He took to Twitter to react to the fight. He posted a short video of the Nigerian checking out Rocky in the cage. He then reacted to the champion’s KO in the final round.
Chimaev He then congratulated the new champion on his victory and also sent a warning. Borz is battling Nate Diaz at UFC 279 and a win will guarantee him the title. “Congratulations @Leon_edwardsmma see you soon son.” He wrote.
What are your thoughts on a possible match between the two? Do you see Edwards successfully defending his title or will Chimaev take the title from the newly crowned Welterweight King? Let us know in the comments below.
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