UK fans react to Leon Edwards becoming the welterweight champion × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News This is my proudest English moment - Overpouring emotional reactions from shocked UK fans hours after Leon Edwards became the new welterweight champion By Abhishek Nambiar Modified 22 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share UFC 278: Usman v Edwards 2 in Salt Lake City Fans from the UK were fired with enthusiasm when Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 to become the second fighter from the region to become a UFC champion. Michael Bisping was the only Brit before this to hold that distinguished honor. Edwards made it his objective to train in the UK in his conquest for welterweight gold. He wanted to set an example for aspiring fighters from the region that greatness can be achieved even without moving to established gyms in the United States. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Edwards' story and purpose resonated with the fans in the UK, who showered their love and appreciation for their beloved fighter. Several fans joined The Ringer MMA Show to react to Leon Edwards' incredible win. One fan remarked on the glorious achievement by saying: "Honestly, this is my proudest English moment. Only thing that can top this is if we won the World Cup in December. It's 7 AM here [in the UK], I'm still shocked, I can't sleep, it's just amazing." Another fan said: "I did not anticipate the emotional response I would have at all. Obviously we were excited, for months before the fight, but I had no idea that I would get so emotional. I was sobbing like a small child." Another fan claimed this to be the most emotional UFC fight: "I have no words, like I didn't even know if I would be composed to talk. Genuinely, this is the most emotional I've been after watching a UFC fight." Moments like these remind us why we fell in love with the sport in the first place, and continue to do so. Hear all the fan reactions below: Ariel Helwani@arielhelwaniDo me a favor and listen to these voices.These are UK fans who called into our live post-show last night, when it was around 7 am in the UK, to react to Leon Edwards's win. Incredibly moving and emotional stuff. Really gives you a taste for how much this means to the region.139695Do me a favor and listen to these voices.These are UK fans who called into our live post-show last night, when it was around 7 am in the UK, to react to Leon Edwards's win. Incredibly moving and emotional stuff. Really gives you a taste for how much this means to the region. https://t.co/nnr0IrGJkf Michael Bisping congratulates Leon Edwards on his spectacular achievement at UFC 278 Michael Bisping was thrilled for his fellow UK fighter Leon Edwards, who captured the welterweight title from Kamaru Usman in the most electrifying way possible. While it looked like the fight was slipping away from 'Rocky', his team pushed him to dig deep. He pulled out a stunning left high kick that knocked his Nigerian rival out of consciousness. Michael Bisping, who became the first British fighter to win UFC gold when he defeated Luke Rockhold at UFC 199 reacted to the win on Twitter: " Congrats @Leon_edwardsmma AMAZING!" michael@bispingCongrats @Leon_edwardsmma AMAZING! twitter.com/ufceurope/stat…UFC Europe@UFCEuropeEngland's champions. It ain't so lonely at the top anymore! #UFC27813663465England's champions. It ain't so lonely at the top anymore! #UFC278 https://t.co/hoY4XJbqswCongrats @Leon_edwardsmma AMAZING! twitter.com/ufceurope/stat… One thing is certain in that a rematch between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman is very much likely following UFC 278. UFC president Dana White even proposed the idea of a trilogy fight at Wembley Stadium in London. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by C. Naik × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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