Leon Edwards Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 278

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Newly crowned welterweight champion Leon Edwards took questions from the media at the UFC 278 post-fight press conference on Saturday, following his massive fifth-round knockout win over Kamaru Usman.
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@zeehawk6328
@zeehawk6328 Жыл бұрын
“The belt belongs to nobody” I love that. Some good humility. Congrats Leon.
@o.m.y.oldmanyoungen2023
@o.m.y.oldmanyoungen2023 Жыл бұрын
Best MMA quote ever !
@Sambigs9112
@Sambigs9112 Жыл бұрын
@@o.m.y.oldmanyoungen2023 it has to be really.
@njdrummer7120
@njdrummer7120 Жыл бұрын
I agree and I know what he means. It’s like owning a house. You may have it for a little while but eventually thru sale or death it gets passed on to someone else.
@nickberra11
@nickberra11 Жыл бұрын
Fav mma quote! Leon is beyond humble
@cappy2282
@cappy2282 Жыл бұрын
Ya that's a great line from a true champion
@basedredpilledchad1616
@basedredpilledchad1616 Жыл бұрын
Not a long time ago everyone was criticising him for getting rocked by nate and now he has won the heart of the whole mma community things change so fast in this sport you gotta love it.
@hellasforever6242
@hellasforever6242 Жыл бұрын
Just means nate diaz really is the best fighter I guess
@RomesPompeii
@RomesPompeii Жыл бұрын
@@hellasforever6242 how?
@demonx3432
@demonx3432 Жыл бұрын
That's the way it should be. A fighter should never demand the respect of the community, You do it like this and EARN it. I'm happy for Leon 👏
@hellasforever6242
@hellasforever6242 Жыл бұрын
@@RomesPompeii well do the maths. Leon couldn't finish Nate and as you said, he nearly got finished by Nate instead. Now with leon having ko'd marty, the maths is clear. Nate diaz #1
@Lolife86
@Lolife86 Жыл бұрын
@@hellasforever6242 MMa math do not works.
@louthawriter
@louthawriter Жыл бұрын
I've been watching UFC fights consistently for about 15 years. This was one of, if not the best KO I've ever seen. It wasn't just the strike itself. It's the context.
@vertigev
@vertigev Жыл бұрын
Agree!
@robtothejuice
@robtothejuice Жыл бұрын
And the wave of the fight. We saw champ get his back taken and controlled like we never had seen, then him get in a rhythm looking like typical Usman. Leon was setting up that high kick alot and just had perfect timing late to get that victory. Insane watching it all play out how it did. Leon’s heart or confidence never wavered.
@OhWell0
@OhWell0 Жыл бұрын
Out of the blue, methodical, and textbook execution.
@scoobyscousin2922
@scoobyscousin2922 Жыл бұрын
It was amazing, head kick kos are my fav
@B-real23
@B-real23 Жыл бұрын
👌👌👌👌
@Jjw338
@Jjw338 Жыл бұрын
Props to Leon’s head coach. He was telling him everything he needed to hear after each round fighting a guy like Usman.
@jonathanhandsome6985
@jonathanhandsome6985 Жыл бұрын
Don't slurp when you eat C C grandma Dona is mad at you
@mmakeyboardwarrior4646
@mmakeyboardwarrior4646 Жыл бұрын
I thought he was boutta slap Leon
@shahrukhayan99
@shahrukhayan99 Жыл бұрын
I was yelling that the coach needs to give him a slap. After rd 4, i was sooo disappointed. I knew Leon was a true threat as his style was dangerous for Usman. But he was so gun shy that Usman was not respecting him in the octagon. But that head kick. Damn!
@Jay-ku8ej
@Jay-ku8ej Жыл бұрын
His head coach was just shouting and screaming like an idiot
@yonseth788
@yonseth788 Жыл бұрын
Yeah props to the coach but Leon literally did nothing they said. Whole fight throws nothing, I genuinely was rooting for Leon to win but after getting donning 2,3,4 and 4mins of 5 a fluke headkick that’s just luck
@IbrahimIbrahim-vu3zb
@IbrahimIbrahim-vu3zb Жыл бұрын
Leon's head kick is historic, even better than Holly over Ronda.
@marty2970
@marty2970 Жыл бұрын
Idk overall, It was pretty sweet to see Ronda get KOd especially since she had so much Ego. More satisfaction lol But for the kick KO, Edwards edged it.
@xInsanityx100
@xInsanityx100 Жыл бұрын
@@marty2970 Idk Marty. Marty’s ego was pretty up there as well. Quick to talk about 205 and Canelo with Left Leg Larry in front of him.
@DestroyThoseThatDestroyUs
@DestroyThoseThatDestroyUs Жыл бұрын
Oh no, I gotta disagree. It is probably the best for a finish in welterweight UFC history. But better than Ronda? Nah.
@GoGetYourShinebox
@GoGetYourShinebox Жыл бұрын
@@DestroyThoseThatDestroyUs Best finish in WW history has to be Serra on GSP, that was a massive shock. If you're talking technically then yeah Leon's KO is prob the best
@johnbradshaw4682
@johnbradshaw4682 Жыл бұрын
@@GoGetYourShinebox i agree
@dyls__
@dyls__ Жыл бұрын
Hopefully he stays active, extremely happy for Leon I still got goosebumps.
@dmac3183
@dmac3183 Жыл бұрын
My jaw hit the floor. He set it up to, pro fighters are so impressive love seeing the traps being set.
@d2heffz231
@d2heffz231 Жыл бұрын
If I were Leon I'd go on vacation just to fuck with Dana.
@dmac3183
@dmac3183 Жыл бұрын
@@d2heffz231 I like your thinking.
@shabaazs791
@shabaazs791 Жыл бұрын
Hopefully Usman gets a title shot sooner. Usman is the better fighter. He just got caught. I wanted see him move up weightclass, beat someone and leave on top.
@dyls__
@dyls__ Жыл бұрын
@@shabaazs791 nah. Usman needs to sit out for a while. Let Leon get a defence in while Usman sits out for another year, then fight the winner of Edwards vs Chimaev.
@RandomEvents_
@RandomEvents_ Жыл бұрын
I'm a 38 year old man and I cried hearing the post fight interview. A kid who came from nothing to become world champion where 95% of people in his life doubted him his whole life. This is the best FU a person can Have to themselves. The passion and heart in his voice is simply amazing
@cityunderthesunpodcastke
@cityunderthesunpodcastke Жыл бұрын
His family didnt believe in Him but God did.
@newtonxmeter6189
@newtonxmeter6189 Жыл бұрын
I was betting on him from the beginning, i was betting big on humbling Usman.
@Venoms_Carnage
@Venoms_Carnage Жыл бұрын
L
@SickestDisciple
@SickestDisciple Жыл бұрын
@@cityunderthesunpodcastke God believed in Leon and that’s why he won? You may have that backwards fella.
@youngOG87
@youngOG87 Жыл бұрын
I shed a few tears when he won. The struggle he’s had to get a title fight, the dejected look he had while being wrestled by Usman for 3 rounds straight, then to hear his backstory and come up. Just amazing very happy for him. Didn’t know much about him before the fight but it’s just different when someone’s had to defy the odds so many times to win a title.
@nihilisticnordichome3739
@nihilisticnordichome3739 Жыл бұрын
This victory of Leon is up there with Charles Olievera's win for the most joy I've felt with someone's championship win. Doesn't matter how long they carry it further but the work these guys put in, for that they deserved to be called champion at least once.
@steeezeomelette9285
@steeezeomelette9285 Жыл бұрын
Gotta add glover onto this one
@davidlam4513
@davidlam4513 Жыл бұрын
Moreno's was pretty good too
@nihilisticnordichome3739
@nihilisticnordichome3739 Жыл бұрын
@@steeezeomelette9285 i completely forgot him and Moreno.
@nihilisticnordichome3739
@nihilisticnordichome3739 Жыл бұрын
@@davidlam4513 yep indeed
@257799nico
@257799nico Жыл бұрын
Conor?
@Gregoryisaac2669
@Gregoryisaac2669 Жыл бұрын
Can’t believe he did that headshot mime at the start of the fight and then he knocked him out with a head kick. Well done Leon
@matthew4718
@matthew4718 Жыл бұрын
Clip?
@iamrichlol
@iamrichlol Жыл бұрын
Forgot about that! So trueb
@MegaSomebody123
@MegaSomebody123 Жыл бұрын
That's mad
@rekanpayne6606
@rekanpayne6606 Жыл бұрын
@@matthew4718 you had to be there bro
@melvinix8
@melvinix8 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow so cool. He did his signature thing, get the camera
@richellison265
@richellison265 Жыл бұрын
How can’t you be happy for Leon ? A true man of the sport.
@scoobyscousin2922
@scoobyscousin2922 Жыл бұрын
@@anantaflorian2157 it does to me 😂
@themadman6667
@themadman6667 Жыл бұрын
@@anantaflorian2157 found my dead goldfish. open your head and give him back to me...
@stephanieinoferio385
@stephanieinoferio385 Жыл бұрын
@@anantaflorian2157 lol it made sense.
@NoelAKABigNolo
@NoelAKABigNolo Жыл бұрын
@@anantaflorian2157 how? Is English not your first language?
@LVEPablo
@LVEPablo Жыл бұрын
Usman was literally being called the goat for the last 6 months, pound for pound #1, never lost in the ufc, and one fight away from legend status. For Leon to go out there and knock him out stiff is actually insane. I don’t think we’ll see a moment like this for a very long time
@jordanomasuin8023
@jordanomasuin8023 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Berenger Jon Jones is the GOAT. Period. No fighter comes close to him.
@tt_1337
@tt_1337 Жыл бұрын
Adesanya is next
@jordanomasuin8023
@jordanomasuin8023 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Berenger You didn't have to the same way no one asked for yours, I gave it. No point being a stuck up cow because you have no idea in what you are talking about. Jon Jones is the greatest to ever done it no fighter comes close to him as of right now. He is virtually undefeated in the game He is With 26 wins and one loss (one no-contest). He has the most wins in title fights (14), the most wins in the light heavyweight division (20), the joint-most successful title defences in UFC history (11), the joint-most submission wins in the light heavyweight division (5) and the longest unbeaten streak in UFC history (18). Jones is the youngest champion in UFC history (23 years and 242 days). His fight against Alexander Gustafson at UFC 165 has been inducted into the Fight Wing of the Hall of Fame. Even the calibre of fighters Jon jones has bet such as DC for starters and 3 times. Anyone That doesn't think Jon Jones is the greatest doesn't know what they are talking about that is a simple fact. Fighters such as Khabib (An amazing fighter) that got the belt and retired are no where near Jones. Jon's is probably the most balanced fighter there is. Usman was close in certain aspects but he wasn't there in terms of accomplishments and he certainly isn't there now with the KO.
@khimaros
@khimaros Жыл бұрын
@@jordanomasuin8023 At the time, I thought the same about JJ, but the PEDs, then the post PEDs performances were poor, lost to Reyes, was incredibly close to losing vs Santos who only had one working leg...
@boogeywoogey7697
@boogeywoogey7697 Жыл бұрын
@@jordanomasuin8023 He is dismissed from the convo. PEDs in a combat sport, unacceptable.
@documax123
@documax123 Жыл бұрын
You know you have a true UFC warrior when even after such a momentous fight he can still remember to say, "It is what it is."
@zirjayvillanueva8876
@zirjayvillanueva8876 Жыл бұрын
"It is what it is", UFC's unofficial tagline
@flguitarist8298
@flguitarist8298 Жыл бұрын
Fighters want better pay Dana - it is what it is
@documax123
@documax123 Жыл бұрын
@@zirjayvillanueva8876 exactly. I think the profundity of it is steeped in some ancient now rare martial art.
@Quantum3691
@Quantum3691 Жыл бұрын
Leon did it. He brought everything he needed to win despite the obstacles over the years. In life, it pays to be patient and keep grinding when it appears nothing will work out right.
@lukarucamiles3145
@lukarucamiles3145 Жыл бұрын
Amen to that mentality. 🙏
@soupislife
@soupislife Жыл бұрын
For real feels good for Leon. Mans probably had the second worst luck in recent history after Ferguson.
@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521
@paulwaltersheherfeministvl521 Жыл бұрын
ORORORORO!!! I spend half of my day sleeping! ORORORO!!! Then I sometimes get up and tell you that I am a famous content creatorORORORORO!!! Please don't sleep while driving, dear q
@MiguelDLewis
@MiguelDLewis Жыл бұрын
He was actually on a winning streak before this fight, mate.
@1mouth2ears
@1mouth2ears Жыл бұрын
You could see him setting this finish up, no lucky strike; it was calculated and smart. Great achievement Leon, you are an inspiration to so many. Respect to Usman, amazing pressure.
@RealityClubX
@RealityClubX Жыл бұрын
Let's see him replicate it. He was losing the fight until he wasn't, fair play he caught Usman slipping and beautifully set it up, but this was 1 time thing. I do not see that ever landing again.
@Matt83z
@Matt83z Жыл бұрын
@@RealityClubX exactly what im thinking g, coming to the trilogy fight, usman will be more wrestling based because he knows that leon cant compete with him, but still will be active on the feet, but realistically, every champion faces adversity, its how they over come it in the next fight, like serra v gsp, you become a better fighter, he just needs to remember the last round is 5 mins instead of 4 haha
@RealityClubX
@RealityClubX Жыл бұрын
@@Livvvid I honestly just facepalmed when the headkick landed. Like he was a minute away from winning, and now you have people discrediting the entire domination by screaming about the 1st round and the finish. The feminine emotional fans screaming about the win will stick around for the next few days and once reality kicks in that it won't happen again, they'll start to reason and the doubts will appear again, this time bigger.
@conquest4394
@conquest4394 Жыл бұрын
@@Livvvid Kamara usman didn't check a single kick. Even an amateur muay thai fighter would've picked that up. Throw a series of leg kicks n then throw a head kick.
@CuntyMcGinty
@CuntyMcGinty Жыл бұрын
@@RealityClubX Stop commenting until your IQ is above 80
@Nobody-bq7pl
@Nobody-bq7pl Жыл бұрын
This was definitely a Rocky moment, coming back from defeat and stunning his opponent with a KO.
@Ellebelle2565
@Ellebelle2565 Жыл бұрын
They need to make a movie about this man
@Drew791
@Drew791 Жыл бұрын
FR. Art imitates life, so there needs to be a movie made about Leon down the line for sure
@kstonurai9350
@kstonurai9350 Жыл бұрын
His coach was incredible His passionate speech inbetween rounds nearly made me cry ❤️😢💪
@faraznotyou963
@faraznotyou963 Жыл бұрын
Does not matter what happens after this, he won the belt and he came from nothing and everyone counted him out at every stage even when he was in the octagon tonight until the last minute. That come back almost perfectly represented his story and character.
@YouRegolo
@YouRegolo Жыл бұрын
@@WileyJordan that's what she said
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere Жыл бұрын
*And what's most important, he KO'ed the sh*t out of the baddest fighter in the UFC right now, who would have thought that Leon, of all people would pull that out.*
@abdullahmufti
@abdullahmufti Жыл бұрын
He’s gonna have to defend it or else it’s was a fluke win like Serra vs GSP
@chodeyboi4754
@chodeyboi4754 Жыл бұрын
@@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere me and my friend who put money on Leon to win by KO thought he would 😂😂😂
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere Жыл бұрын
@@abdullahmufti *No flukes here, only a beautiful KO and a new Champion.*
@ESM77
@ESM77 Жыл бұрын
Shocked the world! So happy for him man he has had so much bad luck and adversity. True rocky story.
@SiNo621
@SiNo621 Жыл бұрын
Yeah like when Masvidal gave him the two piece 🍗 & 🥤 😂
@armnhc84
@armnhc84 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know if he’ll win the rematch, but goddamn that was wild! This guy goes from getting sucker punched by the king of sucker punches, receiving tons of unnecessary hate from casual fans, the pandemic nearly keeping him out for 2 years to snatching victory from the jaws of defeat in spectacular fashion. And now everyone who hated him loves him lol glad to see him make everyone eat crow…great win champ!!!
@exploreece945
@exploreece945 Жыл бұрын
He just put the guy into the shadow realm and you question his chances of winning the rematch?
@joeptr2011
@joeptr2011 Жыл бұрын
I think he’ll look a lot sharper in the rematch - the effect of the altitude was very apparent after the first.
@varinderkhanna3884
@varinderkhanna3884 Жыл бұрын
American fighters don’t perform very well overseas & rematch would be at Wembley. I don’t think Kumarus gonna ever recover fully. But you never know every fighter is different but Leon would be a beast on his home turf.
@aez48843
@aez48843 Жыл бұрын
@L.E.B usman ceo of EPO, not running out of gas not even looking a tiny bit tired fighting at that altitude
@evildog2121
@evildog2121 Жыл бұрын
@@exploreece945 If Usman doesnt give him no space in the rematch its over
@ezduzit8384
@ezduzit8384 Жыл бұрын
I remember listening to Leon on joes podcast a couple years ago saying he would beat Usman. Cool to see his mindset and hard work pay off. Inspirational. Moments like this are why this is the best sport on earth.
@matthewlloyd243
@matthewlloyd243 Жыл бұрын
He silenced every doubter with that head kick ko!
@kashankhan6950
@kashankhan6950 Жыл бұрын
Indeed
@3K4peikos
@3K4peikos Жыл бұрын
Not really tho imo. I'm not hating amazing achievement but it was 1 out of a 100 shot right when usman wasn't defending which is also 1 out of a 100 times. The stars aligned and it connected perfectly being 1 out of a 10000 chance probably. Can't wait for the rematch. Usmans is gonna change his style a lot being humbled a bit and I think and it will be a complete different and in my opinion even more dominant fight.
@ivorbeckers1345
@ivorbeckers1345 Жыл бұрын
@@3K4peikos or maybe Leon read usmans movements and got a high level land?
@3K4peikos
@3K4peikos Жыл бұрын
@@ivorbeckers1345 could be. I'm no expert. Just my humble opinion
@goodkrypollo1706
@goodkrypollo1706 Жыл бұрын
@@ivorbeckers1345 Yea and it only took 5 rounds to figure it out. Was a lucky shot.
@terra2805
@terra2805 Жыл бұрын
LET'S GO LEON!!! I was backing my hometown boy all the way and had to deal with all the Internet trolls talking shit. Thank you for silencing them all!! Beautiful headkick. That technique was literally picture perfect. So happy for you man!! Much love and respect from the 🇬🇧
@SK-ix8jb
@SK-ix8jb Жыл бұрын
Birmingham won 🥳🥳🥳
@chris-mc4dg
@chris-mc4dg Жыл бұрын
The trolls will still talk shit and say usman dominated the fight I really hope Leon knocks him out again in the rematch then they can't say Jack shit.
@jamiesehdev2663
@jamiesehdev2663 Жыл бұрын
Same... brum lad won! Respect fam from Wolverhampton
@dazzyfresh13
@dazzyfresh13 Жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Birmingham lads but live in the US- i nearly broke my tv screen after that head kick. So happy for Leon and for us Brummies!
@Freddy99871
@Freddy99871 Жыл бұрын
0121 gang
@jarvismcdoogle9041
@jarvismcdoogle9041 Жыл бұрын
I was freaking out when he took usman down 😂I couldn’t believe it, and then that head kick just made my year that was awesome.
@BabaThanos
@BabaThanos Жыл бұрын
I was literally crying the moment he hit that head kick. so happy for him.
@otsiku9167
@otsiku9167 Жыл бұрын
He a good dude at heart congrats to him well deserved
@sekiro3074
@sekiro3074 Жыл бұрын
Right. It really means a lot in the world today. There's too many heartless shitters out here causing problems for other people.
@jusadude186
@jusadude186 Жыл бұрын
Now two Jamaican born title holders. My wife is bragging.😅
@abd-bm3cd
@abd-bm3cd Жыл бұрын
Especially nice of him not to follow up with strikes after the kick.
@bos3835
@bos3835 Жыл бұрын
I've been wondering for the past few years about him finally getting his title shot. No one deserves this more and no one has earned it more.
@CphLink
@CphLink Жыл бұрын
Imagine being so good at fighting and still so humble? This is what the sport needs. This is what young people needs to be inspired by.
@Tayabroad
@Tayabroad Жыл бұрын
Facts
@xInsanityx100
@xInsanityx100 Жыл бұрын
Nobody except possibly Glover Texeira or Charles Oliveira deserves holding a title more than this man. What a wild fkn year for the UFC underdogs so far. Gotta absolutely love it. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. “If you don’t know, now ya know” Headshot. Bang. Done. Congrats, Rocky. So undeniably deserved 💯
@Lolife86
@Lolife86 Жыл бұрын
Same for Oliveira. Alwaus the underdog and he finished EVERYONE.they took his belt , and he finished Gaethje even more easily.
@xInsanityx100
@xInsanityx100 Жыл бұрын
@@Lolife86 I was so overwhelmed with Leon’s wild win and glovers recent, I completely forgot about the absolute DOG Charlie Olives. You are correct. Imma add the edit
@Jayrage
@Jayrage Жыл бұрын
Glover? Nah, he was just finished. Oliveira for sure.
@xInsanityx100
@xInsanityx100 Жыл бұрын
@@Jayrage The fact glover won against a monster such as Jan, after his 20(?) year journey to that UFC fight, is more than notable in the conversation. You’re smokin rocks or just started watching during quarantine.
@CharlieDrums98
@CharlieDrums98 Жыл бұрын
Charlie Olives😭
@conquest4394
@conquest4394 Жыл бұрын
It was no lucky shot. This was a very high level fight. All aspects and possibilities of the game was on full display at the highest level. Once usman let off the pressure in the 5th round n gave Leon the space he needed to let off some offense he was done. Leon withstood usman n finished him. Headshot, done!
@GoGetYourShinebox
@GoGetYourShinebox Жыл бұрын
I don't like to use the word but anyone who says that kick was lucky is a casual
@conquest4394
@conquest4394 Жыл бұрын
@@GoGetYourShinebox It wasn't luck. Usman didn't check a single kick. It's muay thai 101 leon caught on n switched to a head kick. Head shot, done!
@s-jaystephen425
@s-jaystephen425 Жыл бұрын
It was luck he been losing all rounds he wasn’t winning nada Usman gonna take back that belt
@geoffreysorkin5774
@geoffreysorkin5774 Жыл бұрын
@@s-jaystephen425 Leon dominated the first round, had issues with the altitude in the middle rounds, and when Kamaru's cardio failed him in the 5th, Leon knocked him with well set up head kick. The trilogy fight won't be at altitude. Leon wins the trilogy 2-1.
@gmghood2797
@gmghood2797 Жыл бұрын
@@geoffreysorkin5774 if you think Leon Wins the trilogy then you don’t know shit about fighting! Usman will blaze him mark my words !
@_JM-
@_JM- Жыл бұрын
His post fight interview won me over. Made me respect him a lot more when I saw how emotional he was
@How2hit
@How2hit Жыл бұрын
Leon Edwards honestly is the best man in the UFC. Skilled, hard-working and above all humble. You can't find someone better than him.
@ricardverges630
@ricardverges630 Жыл бұрын
Brandon Moreno
@splinter2804
@splinter2804 Жыл бұрын
1st to take down usman, 1st to knock him out, 1st jamican to win ufc belt...he won d belt on his 10th straight win...man dis was a good night
@ben-yf2em
@ben-yf2em Жыл бұрын
Everyone doubted him but he believed in himself an made it happen delighted for him
@hoodiemomo
@hoodiemomo Жыл бұрын
He got fully dominated rematch usman will smack him
@realzhella6817
@realzhella6817 Жыл бұрын
@@hoodiemomo keep crying
@hoodiemomo
@hoodiemomo Жыл бұрын
@@realzhella6817 actually not even joke he got caught but the whole fight Leon go doninated
@rostyslavhalchyshak1612
@rostyslavhalchyshak1612 Жыл бұрын
@@hoodiemomo he took first round and 5th)
@hoodiemomo
@hoodiemomo Жыл бұрын
@@rostyslavhalchyshak1612 huh that 5 th round he was still losing up until that head kick
@WtJah
@WtJah Жыл бұрын
Usman and Leon are prime examples that you never can demand respect, you have to earn it. Both were hated and booed earlier in their career. Both elevated their game each time and looked dominate. Both gain powerful finishes that grabbed the hearts of fans. Now Leon is champ and no longer the challenger
@nighTmareCSGO
@nighTmareCSGO Жыл бұрын
Well said
@mikexlr8
@mikexlr8 Жыл бұрын
I’m 42 and began watching UFC consistently since the very first one back in 93 so almost 30 years. This has to be one of if not the biggest comeback I’ve ever seen!
@smadetokunbo1977
@smadetokunbo1977 Жыл бұрын
Leon Edwards really deserves this title win, a historical in someone's life
@prussianprincess1284
@prussianprincess1284 Жыл бұрын
No he doesn't but joe bahama mama does
@redha1595
@redha1595 Жыл бұрын
Leon being the champion just feels right
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
it does actually
@prussianprincess1284
@prussianprincess1284 Жыл бұрын
@@draco2xx no it doesn't just joe bahama mama does
@matty3870
@matty3870 Жыл бұрын
This guy is so humble and classy. Great job Leon!
@jphillip7308
@jphillip7308 Жыл бұрын
What a G. So humble. Such a great fighter aswell
@prokrastinatia
@prokrastinatia Жыл бұрын
Such a lovable guy and really relatable person :)
@pariahMD
@pariahMD Жыл бұрын
11:00 to me his answer says that he had some doubt in himself yet he kept pushing through fight after fight and became champ, very inspirational.
@andyjcoop
@andyjcoop Жыл бұрын
True champ mentality
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
leon performed very well in the first round especially with that takedown
@bobbuilder5684
@bobbuilder5684 Жыл бұрын
Great to see Leon fulfilling his dream. It has been a long and hard road which makes the win that more sweet.
@PULAG
@PULAG Жыл бұрын
Well-deserved win. Both fighters are amazing and I love how they are so focused on their game. Couldn't ask for a better fight.
@SixthFourthEighty
@SixthFourthEighty Жыл бұрын
how about highlighting the fact this the same thing that happened with Adesanya vs Peirera ... also. notice his perfect technique after the kick, returns and plants his foot down like a boss.
@johnmilner5485
@johnmilner5485 Жыл бұрын
It's always nice to see somebody accomplish what they set out to do , and worked so hard for. Even the guy's we don't like so much ( I don't dislike Leon , just speaking in general terms ) . Good show Leon.
@aaroncameron1469
@aaroncameron1469 Жыл бұрын
I cried when he got interviewed by Joe. He said “mom I told you I’d change your life.” Got me.
@Blaze-ko3ts
@Blaze-ko3ts Жыл бұрын
First thing he did was ring his mum in the tunnel. Both crying
@dcrawford9258
@dcrawford9258 Жыл бұрын
Usman had that fight, Edwards into the fifth round looked ridiculously quick still even after getting dominated! Amazing
@draco2xx
@draco2xx Жыл бұрын
leon did well in the first round but he shutdown later on in the fight, now he'll perform better in the uk since the air is better
@SK-ix8jb
@SK-ix8jb Жыл бұрын
@@draco2xx i think he should do some high altitude training to get his conditioning and cardio up so he can be even better
@johndoeiii9767
@johndoeiii9767 Жыл бұрын
*POUND FOR POUND?! HEADSHOT. BANG!*
@garymct6860
@garymct6860 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for him. I've followed him for years, I knew he could do it. I knew I wasn't crazy.
@dustinnunes
@dustinnunes Жыл бұрын
Absolutely buzzing for this man! Big shout out to his head coach not giving up on him and continuing to motivate him in the final mins.
@paxmanhatch4734
@paxmanhatch4734 Жыл бұрын
I love leon. So classy. Such a professional. Still humble. That belt truly belongs to a champion not a person or name. He isn't cocky. He doesn't curse. Finally a role model for all the kids. Thanks Leon, you are inspiring and you deserve this. Go, rule, defend and show fighters how to be professional and have some class. You and Whittaker are so great for this sport. Utah is the best :)
@billmurray1431
@billmurray1431 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for this young man. Enjoy it Leon, you earned it my friend
@kennyhunter4432
@kennyhunter4432 Жыл бұрын
Carries himself with such quiet dignity and his technique is so damn crisp. Always liked Leon, so pleased he did it.
@IamjustBruh
@IamjustBruh Жыл бұрын
Congrats to Edwards!!! I literally stood up from that iconic kick! Truly a beast in the game, congrats to Edwards!
@iphone7802
@iphone7802 Жыл бұрын
Leon made me very happy tonite! Congrats champ…You deserved!
@d.jjohnson5020
@d.jjohnson5020 Жыл бұрын
Best part of the fight for me, when Leon truly contested Usman on the ground. Got beat on the ground last time and showed confidence going for takedowns. Didn’t truly win the ground battle but made it difficult and gave himself confidence and made Usman think about being taken down. 200 IQ fight for the both of them!!
@josephmorrison2509
@josephmorrison2509 Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy for Leon. Such a class act , humble guy and the way he won is perfect. He crushed the “king”. Literally ! Took him down clean. I was frustrated watching him wondering why he wasn’t attacking more. When he did he had success every time. For sure Usman is no joke and was blasting him but Leon never looked really hurt. He looked gassed or confused a bit. But coming out and cracking him like that in the 5th was beautiful. Respect Rastaman!!🫡🫡🫡💪💪
@shamz4947
@shamz4947 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Leon Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲
@ryanjones2455
@ryanjones2455 Жыл бұрын
Such a likeable down to earth man , Very happy for him ❤
@jazzi522
@jazzi522 Жыл бұрын
Leon is great guy down to earth,.Delighted for him 👏 👏 👏
@Pedro-666
@Pedro-666 Жыл бұрын
How Humble is Leon, absolutely top Quality!!!!!!!!! And New !!!!
@dariussmith7247
@dariussmith7247 Жыл бұрын
Leon Edwards you stayed yourself, positive and focus. Beautiful work. The real work has just begun champ!
@sunishotra9958
@sunishotra9958 Жыл бұрын
This fight is literally the definition of "everyone has a game plan until they get hit", congrats to Leon.
@sunishotra9958
@sunishotra9958 Жыл бұрын
@Mark Berenger I was correct in my comment, Usman went into the fight with a game plan, he was executing the game plan well up until the point he got hit. And no it doesn't mean in the first instant, game plans can be foiled at any given time. But I see you're one of these keyboard warriors who like to find fault in people's comments where there isn't any just to start a meaningless argument, but continue lol.
@hardeepsingh2505
@hardeepsingh2505 Жыл бұрын
So proud of Leon....congrats champ!! U deserve all the spoils of war, and hope u remain as champ for a long time!! Big up the west midlands
@largefarmarmusic7209
@largefarmarmusic7209 Жыл бұрын
Respect Leon. Great fight and great skill.
@dalegreenaway
@dalegreenaway Жыл бұрын
That was indeed a shadow realm head kick! Unreal. Feel so happy for the man. Must of had a really rough unbringing. Well done bravva. You deserve it all.
@jimbomow6803
@jimbomow6803 Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t be happier for Leon. Amazing win amazing person 🤙
@salimaskitchen5717
@salimaskitchen5717 Жыл бұрын
Finally Leon getting some spotlight after being in this sport for so many years He totally deserves some respect for all these years putting the hardwork. Now everyone will be coming for Leon Stay strong champ
@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC
@OnlyTheStrongSurviveAC Жыл бұрын
Damn Leon served that HUMBLE PIE up nicely tonight!
@abiprates5943
@abiprates5943 Жыл бұрын
Leon, fantastic win. Great character. Keep your smile on brother
@MrWatufaka702
@MrWatufaka702 Жыл бұрын
So humble, very like able, extremely deserving.
@TopQ428
@TopQ428 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely Love his comment on "the belt belongs to nobody" I've never heard any fighter ever say that in over 2 decades I've watched UFC but it's sooo true anything can happen at any moment in MMA. When these guys usually say I'm keeping this belt forever nobody is taking this from me ever,,, Think Again buddy ...
@arjunboparai1215
@arjunboparai1215 Жыл бұрын
Such a huge achievement can’t wait for him to come back to Birmingham and celebrate
@chrismenzie7498
@chrismenzie7498 Жыл бұрын
Leon is a legit dude! Humble and full of good quality spirit, he deserves all the success coming his way.
@EDHBlvd
@EDHBlvd Жыл бұрын
Man I’m a huge fan after this interview. Leon is totally real. No BS.
@mrlee9213
@mrlee9213 Жыл бұрын
Leon Rocky Edwards did it! 🇬🇧🇯🇲🏆 Head shot, Bang, Thats it! 🏆🇯🇲🇬🇧
@john-r-2571
@john-r-2571 Жыл бұрын
Leon now another UK Legend 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, and a total class act 🙏
@carlosinfante5706
@carlosinfante5706 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget 🇯🇲
@john-r-2571
@john-r-2571 Жыл бұрын
@@carlosinfante5706 my apologies 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
@prussianprincess1284
@prussianprincess1284 Жыл бұрын
@@john-r-2571 he's from 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 he ain't no dam englishman
@Chrono_Punk
@Chrono_Punk Жыл бұрын
@@prussianprincess1284 You can clearly see others have already said that, yeah hes from Jamaica but you try and tell him he's no Englishman
@john-r-2571
@john-r-2571 Жыл бұрын
@@prussianprincess1284 lol, fair enough ✌️
@mattkemp9400
@mattkemp9400 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely guy, so humble & soft spoken. If any fighter deserves this it’s Leon
@malakalhaq9224
@malakalhaq9224 Жыл бұрын
I'm genuinely happy for you bro fr. God bless you man you deserved it. Love and respect from your fellow brit 🇬🇧
@bhaskarkoushikdas7541
@bhaskarkoushikdas7541 Жыл бұрын
What a comeback!!! What a KO!!! I just love UFC Congratulations champ 💙 The trilogy is gonna be epic ✨
@Cbase125
@Cbase125 Жыл бұрын
Great win for Leon!! This guy is the Champion in the toughest division in my humble opinion. Awesome! Now we have a rematch!
@jujigatame7820
@jujigatame7820 Жыл бұрын
This guy is soooo humble, congrats and respect Bwoy .
@cg7487
@cg7487 Жыл бұрын
Leon Edwards is what a genuine man with class, looks and acts like. Didn’t even go for the extra punches after the head kick. Refreshing characterises for a UFC champion to have.
@zaeemkhan8914
@zaeemkhan8914 Жыл бұрын
"Conceive, Believe, Achieve" Leon "Rocky-Hold" Edwards
@matthewlloyd243
@matthewlloyd243 Жыл бұрын
Gotta love Leon ❤️
@ChrisR91
@ChrisR91 Жыл бұрын
When I see how patient he was through his life, I recognize myself in him, easy ! So fucking happy for him ! 🇨🇵 Fan here ❤️
@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA
@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA Жыл бұрын
Leon and his team traines few times at my gym here in SLC West Valley, at Gladiator Fight Academy, met him and his Crew, great guys, respectful and relaxed..
@shanjok8034
@shanjok8034 Жыл бұрын
Crazy how Usman seemed to cruise before the head kick landed, they both just waited for each other to attack first and Leon took the chance. So similar to how Leon was in the nate fight except he weathered the storm
@Tibor19921
@Tibor19921 Жыл бұрын
3:19 - 3:29 Intelligent man, realistic. The first champion who has ever said it. Rocky is not cocky unlike most of them!
@bobby9458
@bobby9458 Жыл бұрын
Agreed! Get him on Rogan!
@literallyshaking8019
@literallyshaking8019 Жыл бұрын
I love when people overlook/sleep on someone and they come out and shock the world. What Leon did over that 10 fight run culminating in that KO last night is incredible.
@carlanthonyholmes2162
@carlanthonyholmes2162 Жыл бұрын
You are a beast Leon. The world is proud of you man. Fight on brother!
@91untilinfinity91
@91untilinfinity91 Жыл бұрын
Throw some respect on Leon's trainer though. "STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF!" Never count yourself out. You're more powerful than you think.
@cliffbooth4826
@cliffbooth4826 Жыл бұрын
GOAT trainer.. didn't want his fighter looking back with disappointment later in life
@E842002
@E842002 Жыл бұрын
That knock out will ALWAYS be on Usman mind. It reminds me of Roy Jones when he was dominate in all his fights until he got knocked out by Antonio Tarver. Went from thinking you’re invincible to now knowing that you can be beat. It’s one thing to get choked out but it’s another to be plastered all over the internet as a MEME seconds after you got knocked out lol The positive thing for Usman though he was winning the fight 4-1 but Leon did say he was off and you could tell he just didn’t really seem like he was into it, even his coach was yelling at him to snap out of it and he just didn’t seem like his mind was in the right place but still pulled out the W. I think the altitude really fk’ed with some of the fighters but anyways can’t wait for Leon vs Usman 3. Leon def deserved to win the belt. Hard work pays off
@NBeaver-bx4yl
@NBeaver-bx4yl Жыл бұрын
Imo it would be 3-2 for Usman. 1rst to Leon and last to Leon. 2-3-4 to Usman
@Dtrainz
@Dtrainz Жыл бұрын
@@NBeaver-bx4yl usman about to win 4-1 before that kick,i love this sport man ,so unforgiving so unpredictable anything can happen inside 25 min ,show some errors and you pay the price! A Trilogy will be 🔥
@cusdamaga1016
@cusdamaga1016 Жыл бұрын
@@Dtrainz how can you say he was about to win before that kick? That means he won the last round🤣🤣🤣. Bare stupid
@SupaSaiyanGoku
@SupaSaiyanGoku Жыл бұрын
@@cusdamaga1016 You don't get to call anyone stupid with that cringy pfp kiddo
@JasonTodd339
@JasonTodd339 Жыл бұрын
@@cusdamaga1016 meaning he was up on the scorecards for the last round, before the ko
@bobsam5982
@bobsam5982 Жыл бұрын
This tells me that anything is possible thru dedication and hard work...
@seanmy3884
@seanmy3884 Жыл бұрын
Leon and Bisping have had the most raw emotion in their championship post fight interviews UK champs are something special
@ukgrillers9778
@ukgrillers9778 Жыл бұрын
Legend! I can’t wait for he’s 1st defence back in 🇬🇧 I will defo be going to that!!
@russl9313
@russl9313 Жыл бұрын
Usman at Wembley ✅ Leon will fight a better fight on the night and get it done even earlier. Get in my man 👊🏻
@chris-mc4dg
@chris-mc4dg Жыл бұрын
@@russl9313 might not be usman that was a bad ko he will need time off and Edwards wants to stay active.
@russl9313
@russl9313 Жыл бұрын
@@chris-mc4dg that’s very true. I guess we’ll have to see. I’m elated for Leon though. There was something in the air last night, even with 2 minutes of the fight left I felt something else was gonna happen. Mad night
@chris-mc4dg
@chris-mc4dg Жыл бұрын
@@russl9313 kamaru shouldn't have allowed a world class striker like Leon start to walk him down hopefully Leon realises that this is his best chance to beat usman forward pressure don't back off or you invite the takedown.
@jaksix2358
@jaksix2358 Жыл бұрын
LOOK AT ME NOW! Gave me goosebumps! Love the way they changed the thumbnail from smarmy Usman image (before fight was finished) to Leon looking supercool (and humble) A BRUMMY is the welterweight champion - Let’s go England - Massive respect to Leon. How can we even begin to imagine the belief Leon has in himself, now and for the past 5 years. Birmingham International is gonna be ram when he arrives home. Bless you Leon - Thankyou for the win - It will plant the seed of possibility into thousands of our youth, some of them born into a shit life.
@michaelmullins1290
@michaelmullins1290 Жыл бұрын
I echo a thought someone said. Nobody can take UFC champion away from him. I think it took a humble man, to humble a man that seemed different this time. Everybody can be beat. It just takes a split second. Congratulations Leon Rocky Edwards.
@jimryan6023
@jimryan6023 Жыл бұрын
Delighted for Leon, such a brilliant execution of a head shot, saying that he needs to acknowledge he was been rag dolled and losing badly, luckly would be the wrong word but he was seconds away from losing.. "Look at me now, Look at me now" gave me goose bumps..
@bluezayyad1296
@bluezayyad1296 Жыл бұрын
Well deserved ! Congrats Leon ! Overcame all that bad luck
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