Edwards (10-2 MMA, 5-2 BMMA) broke a two-fight losing streak by knocking out Lyoto Machida.
“I envisioned that I would dominate and that’s being honest,” Edwards said.
“I thought I could finish him, but I also envisioned that I’d be able to dominate for the whole 15 minutes and that’s what I was ready for.
I was ready to go in there and walk out with half my face hanging off but with a win because I said all week by any means necessary I’m winning that fight and I done that.”