“You Can’t Teach Someone” – Joe Rogan Goes Wild While Discussing ‘F**King Magic’ That Went Out at UFC 278
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There are a few moments in sports that live in our memory forever. Those are so special that to have witnessed them feels surreal.
The main event of UFC 278 delivered a similar moment. Watching Leon Edwards win the fight against Kamaru Usman in the most dramatic fashion was truly special.
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Joe Rogan was discussing about this match on his podcast with NFL quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. The UFC commentator was explaining to Rodgers and how technically sound Edwards is during a fight.
Greatest Head-kick of all time
Rogan said, “That’s the thing about Leon, he’s so technical. The way he does things, it’s so smooth and so efficient. It wasn’t shocking that he could do that, but it was shocking in the context of his performance up until that moment.”
Undisputed welterweight champion of the world, @Leon_EdwardsMMA – Est. August 20th 2022 👑 pic.twitter.com/KQkyBzggmd
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2022
Rogan described the set-up of Leon’s kick. The comedian talked about Usman’s method of parrying away the punches and how the Brit took an advantage of it to deliver the kick.
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The podcaster said, “You can’t teach someone… the reason why that technique works so well, you couldn’t teach them any better than that visual. Usman is moving away from the punch and wham! The head-kick comes.
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Rogan called the kick to be the greatest of all time. The host said, “Greatest head-kick knockout ever and I don’t think there’s a close second.”
Leon Edward’s Head-kick vs Holly Holm’s Head-kick
The podcaster drew a comparison between Holly Holm’s head kick to Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 to Leon’s. He explained how Holm’s kick was great but she was winning the fight compared to Edwards who was losing the bout three rounds to one.
Leon Edwards became an inspiration to many after his victory over Kamaru Usman. The champ has had a rough journey to the title. Covid canceled fights, visa issues, and a 9-fight win streak is what it took for him to finally get a title shot.
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Respect @Usman84kg it was an honour to run it back. Rest up and enjoy time with your family.
— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) August 21, 2022
What’s next for ‘Rocky’ is a discussion for the future, as for now, the new welterweight champion of the world should enjoy his moment and let everything sink in.
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