In a phone call with mom, Leon Edwards shed happy tears

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Photo from Google

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when he pulled off in knockout just a minute away from a decision loss

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After the first round,

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Leon Edwards was not seen in the game as the champion was in control of the whole game.

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Photo from Google

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Photo from Google

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