Leon Edwards’ first welterweight title defence was fairly comfortable, according to the judges’ scorecards.– but it didn’t change anything for two of the three fight officials.
Usman managed to secure a takedown in the third frame but was unable to keep Edwards on the floor. However, Herb Dean decided the UK fan favourite illegally used the fence to get back to his feet and subsequentlyLethaby and another judge scored round three 10-8 in Usman’s favour, while the other judge had the welterweight duo level because of the point deduction.
Ben Catlidge had Usman winning a round for the first time – on his card – in the fourth but Chris Lee and Lethaby both thought Edwards did enough to win that five-minute section of the fight. All three men scored the final round for Edwards who would’ve picked up a unanimous decision win over his biggest rival if the referee hadn’t taken a point from him.Two of the three judges’ scored the fight in his favour – even with a point deduction
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