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Leon Edwards became the new UFC welterweight champion at UFC 278 by knocking out Kamaru Usman with a stunning head kick at 4:04 of the fifth round.

: In a grueling, bloody co-main event, Paulo Costa defeated former champion Luke Rockhold. Rockhold, appearing visibly exhausted by the high altitude, announced his retirement shortly after the fight. UFC 278

: Merab Dvalishvili used relentless pressure and clinch work to secure a victory over the legendary José Aldo, effectively ending Aldo's final title run. Leon Edwards became the new UFC welterweight champion

: This victory snapped Usman’s 15-fight UFC winning streak and made Edwards the first Jamaican-born champion in UFC history. UFC 278 Main Card Results : Merab Dvalishvili used relentless pressure and clinch

: With just 56 seconds remaining in the final round, Edwards landed a "picture-perfect" left high kick that knocked Usman out cold.

: Leon Edwards was significantly behind on the scorecards and facing a certain decision loss after being dominated for much of the fight.