“He Was Sleeping in an Altitude Tent” – Joe Rogan Reveals the Secret Training Leon Edwards Had Before Coming to America That Helped Him Defeat Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards‘ UFC 278 title fight will go down as one of the biggest clashes in the promotion’s history. ‘Rocky’ Edwards successfully uncrowned ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ and ended his lengthy unbeaten streak via a vicious left head-kick knockout. Joe Rogan was shocked, as was seen by every UFC fan with the broadcasters displayed the commentary trio’s reaction to the finish.

In the new JRE episode #1865, Joe Rogan discussed Leon Edwards’ secret training routine with NFL’s Aaron Rodgers. The Green Bay Packers QB shared how shocking the KO was. While speaking about the Usman-Edwards fight, they watched a short clip that eventually led to the British fighter’s success.

Besides this, Rogan also discussed another training aspect that could have led to Edwards’ win. He pointed out that Usman was training at an altitude, but informed the 4x NFL MVP there are arguments it is best to train at sea level and sleep at altitude.

“… if you’re training at sea level, you’re able to put in more work. … you have more output, so your heart, you’re able to condition your body better and then you recover at altitude. So in your sleep time, your rest time, then your body acclimates and produces more red blood cells, which enhances your endurance… ,” said Rogan.

“So people have these altitude tents. … It’s a tent that you sleep in. And so what it is like, you are in this diminished oxygen environment when you’re sleeping…”.

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Rogan revealed that BJ Penn used those tents while training. Additionally, he also explained Edwards did the same.

“Leon used that throughout his camp. So even when Leon was training in England, before he came over to America, to prepare for the final leg of his training, he was sleeping in an altitude tent… It worked out.”

Thus, this could have been one aspect that led to Leon Edwards winning the fight.

Joe Rogan talks about Leon Edwards’ performance

The Brit impressed UFC fans with his win. Before the Usman fight, he was on a nine-fight winning streak. By defeating Usman, he not only lengthened his streak, but also became the new welterweight champion.

The famous Spotify commentator discussed the first time the Nigerian and British fighters clashed. He said, “… this super-talented guy that only lost one time in the UFC and that was to Usman early in his career. And that was when he did not wrestle.”

Edwards had lost their first fight through a unanimous decision. However, during UFC 278, the fighter successfully took down Usman and almost threatened him with a choke. Thus, Rogan felt Edwards was able to prove he was a ‘well-rounded martial artist’.

While he wasn’t able to execute the choke, no one saw the kick coming. The fighters might even clash in a trilogy fight. How do you think their third fight will go? Let us know in the comments below.

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