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Ben Davies

Leon Edwards breaks down in tears as he phones his mum after UFC title win

Leon Edwards was left in tears after phoning his jubilant mum and family following his upset victory over Kamaru Usman.

Edwards was looking to become UFC welterweight champion at the first time of asking but he faced a daunting task in beating Usman having lost their previous 2015 bout.

However in simply sensational fashion, the British star landed a booming leg kick to the head of the Nigerian which sent him crumbling to the canvas out cold, and handed Edwards his first ever UFC title win.

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