Leon Edwards earned the biggest victory of his career on Saturday when he defeated former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos in the UFC on ESPN 4 main event.
Edwards (18-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) pushed his winning streak to eight fights with a unanimous decision victory over dos Anjos (29-12 MMA, 18-10 UFC) in the matchup of welterweight contenders, which took place at AT&T Center in San Antonio and aired on ESPN.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Edwards’ victory over dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN 4.
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We've arrived at the #UFCSanAntonio headliner. Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) meets @Leon_EdwardsMMA in a crucial welterweight pairing.
Follow along live: https://t.co/dB1CKLzbgp pic.twitter.com/LgUca9mjh5
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 21, 2019
#UFConESPN 4 Main Event Closing Betting Odds:
Leon Edwards (-110) vs. Rafael dos Anjos (-110)#UFCSanAntonio 💵 Live Now -> @ESPN @Jon_Anik @DominickCruz @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) July 21, 2019
Some high level #MMA going on right now… #UFCSanAntonio
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 21, 2019
Elbows off his back for @RdosAnjosMMA #UFCSanAntonio pic.twitter.com/riEbb51bfN
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 21, 2019
I would not describe this crowd as spoiled
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 21, 2019
That was a Leon Edwards round right there! RDA does very well staying calm on the ground. #UFCSanAntonio
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 21, 2019
10-9 Edwards after one.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 21, 2019
RDA not watching himself out of the break like he should be… now cut.
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) July 21, 2019
RDA gave up 25 takedowns in his three previous UFC fights. This clearly seems to be the gameplan for Edwards. #UFCSanAntonio
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) July 21, 2019
Leon cookin’ now… #UFCSanAntonio
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 21, 2019
RDA has a bad cut over that right eye!! But great round for both!!#UFCSanAntonio
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 21, 2019
20-18 Edwards. The right eye of dos Anjos is a disaster. #UFCSanAntonio
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) July 21, 2019
I think RDA will make adjustments and pull this off. One of the best to do it in my opinion
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) July 21, 2019
I can see his brains 🧠 🤢 #UFCSanAntonio
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) July 21, 2019
2 RDs for Edwards! Those step in elbows are doing major damage. RDA showing that championship cardio but that cut is “YUGE PPL!” #UFCSanAntonio
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 21, 2019
This is Texas, where JDS was beaten within an inch of his life by Cain and the doctor was like "nah he's good." They weren't about to stop that one because of a cut over the eye.
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) July 21, 2019
What a fight !!! #UFCSanAntonio championship rounds !!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 21, 2019
Edwards uses his size extremely well. RDA struggling mightily here. #UFCSanAntonio
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) July 21, 2019
Edwards is looking sharp #UFCSanAntonio
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) July 21, 2019
2 rounds to go baby!! Who do you think is winning so far?!?#UFCSanAntonio
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 21, 2019
Have it 30-27 Edwards. Brilliant so far. RDA can't get going. Output hasn't been nearly enough.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 21, 2019
There is some high level shit going on in this fight
— Jake Heun (@JakeHeun) July 21, 2019
Edwards is pulling away!
— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) July 21, 2019
Have it 40-36 Edwards after four.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 21, 2019
Rda is a great 5 round fighter , he’s def down on points but he’s always in the fight . Very hard guy to finish or to break
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 21, 2019
RDA is going to have to pull something out of the hat to win this one! #UFCSanAntonio
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 21, 2019
Dear @ufc RDA's cutman needs a raise! #UFCSanAntonio
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) July 21, 2019
John Morgan’s son is sitting right behind me, yelling “I wanna see some blood!”
This kid rules 😆 #UFCSanAntonio
— Rodney James Edgar 🗯 (@RodneyJames138) July 21, 2019
Poetic to me that Leon Edwards, who I espoused as one of the most underrated fighters in the world for five years, is going to get his biggest career victory on the San Antonio Spurs court. Nothing flashy, just perfect and smart tactics and technique. He's the Welter Fundamental.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) July 21, 2019
It’s been going on for more some time now but I really enjoy hearing the genius input and commentary of @TrevorWittman I hope they plan to add him more permanently. He does a good job. #UFCSanAntonio
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) July 21, 2019
#UFCSanAntonio results: @Leon_EdwardsMMA def. Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Complete live results: https://t.co/dB1CKLzbgp pic.twitter.com/ETIqKoVpoQ
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) July 21, 2019
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