UFC fans don’t know what to make of Leon Edwards’ viral trick shot.
The welterweight champion is just days away from defending his belt in an eagerly anticipated rematch with Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester on Saturday night.
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On Monday, the MMA superstar’s manager, Tim Simpson, shared footage from their morning jog, which took an epic turn when they ran into some people playing basketball.
Edwards is called over by a man using his catchphrase ‘Headshot. Dead.’
‘Rocky’ is then thrown the ball, but rather than catching it and trying to do his best impression of NBA icon Steph Curry, the UFC fighter volleys it across the court.
Sensationally, the ball flies straight into the basketball hoop, leaving everyone who witnessed the incredible trick shot stunned.
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An alternative video filmed from the fan's perspective has also made its way to social media and gone viral – but some people aren’t convinced it’s real.
One person tweeted: “This isn't real lol.”
Another said: “Fake.”
Someone else added: “This can’t be real.”
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Others are sure Edwards has just hit an all-time great trick shot.
A fourth fan commented: “Sheesh what a shot.”
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Another marvelled: “This was actually cold af!”
Someone else reminisced: “I actually did that on accident in middle school. I have witnesses!”
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Edwards is yet to comment on the stir his trick shot has caused among fans.
The 32-year-old is fully focused on beating Muhammad before moving on to bigger and better fights.
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“I want to move up and challenge for a middleweight belt,” he told talKSPORT MMA ahead of UFC 304.
“I feel like I've got the size [for the middleweight division] and the skill for it so why not chase greatness."