Edwards vs Usman

Round 3

Edwards told by his corner to stop being backed up, and to meet Usman 50-50.

He’s down now though with Usman on top of him – for the first time in the fight Edwards gets out of it though!

Time out again, that looks like a fence grab from Edwards to stop a takedown. And it is – Edwards has a point taken away. Big, big moment.

Edwards vs Usman

Round 2

Edwards back to his feet well, but then he’s down again. Taking a fair few shots, but again he’s able to get out of it. Huge roar from the crowd.

Frantic pace to this round, it’s really even too. Body and leg kicks working for Edwards, but Usman is starting to back him up a bit now. He’s very much on the front foot.

More words exchanged at the end of the round. Tough round to score – potentially 1-1.

Edwards vs Usman

Round 2

Edwards can only be feeling more confident after that first round. Again we have a brief time out, Usman takes a shot to the groin. Usman not happy at all in there, a lot of complaining.

These inside leg kicks from Edwards continue to cause problems, they’ll slow Usman down the longer this fight goes on.

Edwards lands a big knee, left hand comes back in response. And then a right hand, his best shot of the fight. Edwards down for the first time, Usman having a good spell here.

Edwards vs Usman

Round 1

Leg kicks a clear tactic from Edwards. Will be hoping that has more and more of an impact as the fight goes on.

And there’s a great body kick, that briefly buckles Usman. He’s wearing a lot kicks in this opening round.

First attempt at a takedown from Usman in response, pushes Edwards back onto the fence. Edwards rolls out of it, but he’s then warned for fingers hooked in Usman’s glove.

That’s the end of the first round. Edwards has taken it – they exchange words.

Edwards vs Usman

Round 1

Edwards has made a confident enough start here, lands a nice left hand. Couple of good kicks too in the opening minute.

Usman very cautious so far, not really engaging. That’s better though, right hand backed up with a jab.

Here we go!

Underway in the main event. Incredible atmosphere at the 02 – time to find out if the crowd get the result they want!

Edwards unbeaten since 2015, though that defeat was against Usman. He’s obviously avenged it since then.

One each, tonight the rivalry is finally settled. And it’s coming up in just a couple of minutes!

Edwards the slight underdog, despite coming in as champion.

Here comes the champ. Edwards roared on by the O2 crowd, they’re right behind him.

All business as he marches through the arena, no dancing from Edwards. Game face on.

The Nigerian Nightmare is on his way to the octagon. Dancing his way through the corridors backstage.

He’s met with plenty of boos as he emerges into the arena – safe to say he doesn’t care one bit.