Leon Edwards recaps UFC 286 win vs. Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight | ESPN MMA
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Megan Olivi speaks with Leon Edwards backstage at UFC 286 after defending his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight.
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Think about it, this guy was the forgotten man of the division and now has defeated one of the best WW of all time twice, what a legend!!!!!!!!
@jaydaniel2145
Жыл бұрын
That's like what i said 😂👍, although you liked your own comment after 10 seconds HAHA
@thewraithize
Жыл бұрын
Did what no one else could do. Colby and Masvidal got two shots and couldn't do it
@yestochrist4391
Жыл бұрын
Yeah....a true Rocky story.
@jordannorman1314
Жыл бұрын
@@thewraithize yes but that's alot of mileage on the body. Even still I thought usman was gonna run through him.
@MalleusIudaeorum
Жыл бұрын
It’s cool but Usman isn’t one of the best WWs ever, he was always overrated and protected by the UFC so they could promote him. The only welterweight he even defended against was Colby and even he should be fighting at lightweight really lmao
I am so happy for this man. He is a nice guy, works hard and never trash talks. He deserves it.
@user-bj8ud6hl6t
Жыл бұрын
Are lawde kaisa hai? Ye sab kya kar rha hai?
@Peter-uo9km
Жыл бұрын
Nah he ain't that good.
@shanahan142008
Жыл бұрын
@@LarslarslarsLarslarslars headshot dead
@LarslarslarsLarslarslars
Жыл бұрын
@@Peter-uo9km So why dont you go to the octagon and show us how its supposed to be done then Peter? You have never even been in amateur match or even trained combat sports in your entire life, but that explains why you sit on youtube comment sections being jealous and trash talking world champions saying that they arent ’’that good’’ Just be happy for other people and have some respect or you can become one yourself because remember ’’his not that good’’ right? Why dont you go beat these guys up then? To busy on fighting in comment sections?🤣
@ballskin
Жыл бұрын
@@Peter-uo9km LMAO
The CHAMP!! 12 winz in a row and humble the entire way. Real professional, never plays up an act for the cameras or acts better than anyone. What an idol for the UK!
@Redaku418
Жыл бұрын
Isn’t it 11 fight win streak
@mikeyrandom13
Жыл бұрын
ROBBERY👋🏼😂 $80 never again
@toughgiraffe5865
Жыл бұрын
Most of all he is fkn humble man something a champion normally can't comprehend stay humble stay a champion
@the_batmobile0.4
Жыл бұрын
Cheater
@Leg3ndKilla687
Жыл бұрын
Hundred percent
Bro landed a body kick so hard Usman literally went in the air for half a second
@passenger3
Жыл бұрын
I think he'll be carrying that around with him for a few days - he was still carrying it around at the interview post fight
@awex7
Жыл бұрын
ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTERrr
So happy to see Leon reaping all the rewards of his hard work & perseverance throughout the years... This man deserves to be the champ 🙌👏
Leon won this clearly so happy for him making us all proud 🇬🇧🇯🇲
@NEX2Y_Lau
Жыл бұрын
🇬🇧🇯🇲 big up !
@samluck8767
Жыл бұрын
@BLACK BULL i doubted leon for the rematch (from UK) and he proved me and prob many of us wrong. wish him all the success he gets.
@awex7
Жыл бұрын
ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTERrr
Hard work matters. Patience matters. Coaching matters. Discipline matters. Leon isn't just a great fighter and now an all time great welterweight. He teaches life lessons.
@awex7
Жыл бұрын
ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTERrr
@mrcharles4636
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
Must feel great to humble Usman.
@bilalamra6080
Жыл бұрын
Humble? He won fair on points. Humble?
@NomeCultJoe
Жыл бұрын
@@bilalamra6080 humble? humble?? humble???
@Smokingthatquandopack
Жыл бұрын
@@bilalamra6080 before the fight the kick? He win 2 times against usman dont cry
@khanwebb172
Жыл бұрын
Yeah Usman has that negative type of cockiness, very unlikable unfortunately
@Woodsaras
Жыл бұрын
Feels like Usman will never learn and get humble. Feels like he's too arrogant for that. Too full of himself.
This guy's awesome. Humble, something we need in an mma world full of loudmouths.
What an absolute superb human with so much humility. A great example to us all of what you can achieve despite adversity. You're a credit to Birmingham, a credit to Jamaica and a credit to the UK. Thank god you took this path, I can't imagine the pride you've bought to your family. You've lifted our spirits at a tough time Leon, thank you so much.
Leon Edwards is a LEGEND
@abcbizarre
Жыл бұрын
Legendary glove & fence grabs.
@pratko-eh5ee
Жыл бұрын
@@abcbizarre he learned that from snoozeman
@miguelortiz5286
Жыл бұрын
@@abcbizarreremember that first fight? Stop complaining
@Smokingthatquandopack
Жыл бұрын
@@abcbizarre 🍼🍼🍼
@jakesaint6256
Жыл бұрын
@@abcbizarre Kamaru ‘groin shot magnet’ Usman. How did his ‘new and improved striking’ work out tonight? Just proves any technical well rounded fighter can make him look silly, winging over hands from left field and missing by a mile. P4P my bollocks.
Now us here in the 🇬🇧 and 🇯🇲 have something to be proud about,thank you Leon rocky edwards 🙌
leon's takedown defense was masterful to watch, took away usman's main skill and he had no answer after that. congrats champ🎉🎉
@madgavin7568
Жыл бұрын
If his next opponent is Colby, that's got to give you confidence of his chances against him.
@guyguy7002
Жыл бұрын
@@madgavin7568 If Usman can't do it Colby definitely can't. Colby's got no knockout power at all and Leon thrives at getting decision wins
@yonizo2
Жыл бұрын
@@guyguy7002 Eh this was a completely different Usman than that of the first fight and those fights with Colby. Usman was able to control Rocky on the cage for long durations in the first fight and that's Colby's bread and butter (whether or not you think his wrestling is on par with Usman"s).
@MediaDevice01
Жыл бұрын
@yonizo2 The first fight Usman got a pure striker in Leon, and even then, it was a weak decision win. Second fight Leon clearly leveled up and was the first man to take Usman down, but his growth was over shadowed by the altitude drain. 3rd fight made it clear that Leon successfully closed his wrestling shortfall with excellent defense. Face it, Leon made Usman look ordinary, and that's an incredible accomplishment
@awex7
Жыл бұрын
ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTERrr
Leon going from the guy everyone at the top passed up and said “he’s boring” “who is that?” to now having them all asking to fight him. And he handles it all wonderfully, “I’m the king, they can all beg and then I’ll decide.” Nice to see someone like Leon get to where he’s at.
"DON'T LET HIM BULLY YOU SON "💯👑🧐
He was tremendous tonight. Next level.
What a humble guy
You can’t lose to the same guy TWICE in a row and still be a GOAT. no GOAT has lost to the same guy twice in a row in the UFC unless their age was 39-40.
@Oldnorthrecords
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely 💯
@SimplyTheBestCSGO
Жыл бұрын
I agree, especially at 35 years old. If he was 39-40 ok sure that's a good excuse to say he was "past his prime"
@penayecyrille9405
Жыл бұрын
Hum, Anderson Silva? If you stay long enough eventually you lose, this is mma, father is still undefeated
@don-eladio
Жыл бұрын
so he isnt one of the greatest of all time? still top 10-15 for me
@something3867
Жыл бұрын
@@penayecyrille9405 imo anyone who has been finished can't be considered the goat
Leon vs Colby is gonna be a real good fight.
@BoriPrince24
Жыл бұрын
It will, but I'm just mad that Colby hasn't really fought anyone worthy before the tittle again.
@MMA_CAT
Жыл бұрын
Leon wants Masvidal
@yonizo2
Жыл бұрын
@@BoriPrince24 Conor destroyed the concept of deserving fights and it's been showing hard as of lately.
@BoriPrince24
Жыл бұрын
@yonizo2 True, but connor has a lot for the ufc and it's the big money cow. Colby is just not that guy. N now leon wants Masvidal who also doesn't deserve it lol
What a fight. Very impressive victory. The heavy kick attack offense of Leon and his takedown defense was elite level to watch. Congrats to Leon man. Hard fought victory and much respect to Usman for being gracious in defeat again.
Leon "100%" Edwards. Congratulations 🎉
@mohammadsaleh6523
Жыл бұрын
Lol after the third "100%" I knew this comment would be here
Leon is as real as it gets, can't wait to see his parade in Jamaica its gonna be legendary
0:45 that fence grab was the smartest thing ever. Took one from Usman’s book! 📝
Good interview with a humble guy ❤
SOOO PROUD!!! The man representing well keep going my guy Leon deserve all this!🇯🇲🇬🇧
Got a point deduction and still won
Huge congratulations on a successful title defense on home soil Leon Edwards
Such a humble person
Respect to both amazing 3 fights
Usman is one tough customer 🥊😁🇨🇦
@KrankyYankyee
Жыл бұрын
Fck em
Happy for him. Humble but not scared. Great job Champ!
Well done Leon!!!
Man these blue black venum hoodies suit black guys so nicely
It’s great being right; for so long people failed to accept Leon’s skill and ability, they wanted to gate-keep his potential and where he could get to. The altitude played a big part in the first fight, but Leon is an exceptional fighter - his takedown defence tonight was really special. A deserving champion.
@louio
Жыл бұрын
They wanted him as a gate keeper sacrificial lamb but he ripped the script and wrote his own storyline
I like the KingLike statement at the end.. The forgotten man is the most wanted man. Rocky Edwards
What a Win Let's gooo Rocky!!!
I don't believe Leon was being honest with his confidence in the judges. Everyone knows that the judges can rob you even if you dominate the fight and do everything perfectly. I was legit expecting a robbery because of Bisping's commentary, making me think that the judges saw it as a split decision in Usman's favor, it gave me a feeling that Paddy was going to be announced as the winner.
Man beating kamaru usman twice is a feat in itself🎉
Great interview 😂🥊🇨🇦
Congratulations!!!
The man that wouldn't be denied
Something about Kamuru during the walk outs, seemed like false bravado. He always looks super confident but didn't have that same look in the eyes. When I saw Usman getting caught up in the fouls I knew the mind wasn't all the way there. Well deserved for Leon, proved he's the better man after 13 rounds.
Megan with the "brilliant" at the end
Congratulations Leon, 💪🏼
Congrats to Leon!!! I'm so happy for him !!!
Leon's take down defence really impressed me
Absolutely love this geezer, so, so proud of him.
Congrats to the champ!!!!
"Look at me now!" Still gives me chills remembering that. Looking forward to the rest of the leon era.
👍🏾Its awesome seeing a "Humble" 🏆 champion 💪🏾
Such a skilled fighter
This is what the ufc is about, the best martial artists on the planet giving it their all
Royalty Indeed..! Let’s go Leon!👍🏿🔥🎭🔝
Awesome champ!
Leon done us proud 👏🏻🏴
What an answer at the end the king hahahaha !
This fight kinda showed that Khabib retired early. Both him and kamaru were very dominant but, someone might have come along to beat him if he kept defending his title..
@brittanygray1740
Жыл бұрын
100percent his stand up was mediocre at beast tbh
@Intoboom126
Жыл бұрын
Literally who other than Islam? The guys he dominated are still top ranked in the division all this time. Islam dominated Oliveira, and Justin just showed someone like Fiziev the gap between them.
@ninenine2438
Жыл бұрын
@@Intoboom126 Lightweight division just sucks compared to Welterweight. Lightweight has one dimensional fighters and mostly zero grappling. Who at this division is a great grappler aside from Islam? Welterweight has well rounded killers. Usman, Shavkat, Khamzat, and Colby are elite grapplers. Lightweight does not have guys on that level. If Islam moved up, guys like Usman and Khamzat would kill him. Shavkat would kill him. He would struggle against Colby too.
@bjird7278
Жыл бұрын
What lol usman is never as dominant as khabib. Khabib never lost a round never ever got a scratch he is 29-0 who have that much of record
@bjird7278
Жыл бұрын
@@ninenine2438 then why they are the only division with the less title defense. While the other division have 10+- title defense lw only have 3max its all times.. because its freaking stack u hypocrite 😂
And STILL!!! Chill as always!
This man did it twice the rest of the division are all talk Leon doesn’t talk he talks with his actions in the ring
Leon holding on to that belt!
💯💯
Leon 🎉congratulations brother well done…….
🎉🎉🎉🎉well done King Leon
Class act all the way. This guy is a great example for other champions and contenders, much the same way as GSP was.
@chindub6563
Жыл бұрын
Class act by cheating 😂😂he grabbed the fence n several low blows
@jehushaphat
Жыл бұрын
@@chindub6563 You remind me of those people crying cheat over grease incident just because GSP beat BJ Penn. It never gets old.
Leon looks fresh. Maybe those two years where he couldn't get a fight will be a blessing in disguise in hindsight.
Go on leon
Well deserve Leon! Well deserve!
Congrats my boy
Every time he answers he says "100 percent" LOL
❤❤❤
This guy sounds like such a nice guy 🥊😄🇨🇦
From “I think I deserve title shot next” to THE FN CHAMP. Kinda crazy how much he was doubted
He has good character as a competitor congratulations champ
Well done leon 🏴👏👏
Megans face is just lovely to look at. Keep her on.
Spoken like a true king!!!
YES LEON👊🦁
Life comes at you fast usman was literally 1 minute and some change away from closing that chapter on Leon Edwards for good last fight, to losing two fights in a row to Leon and most likely not getting another title fight until that belt is out of Leon’s hands.
@illlDCllli
Жыл бұрын
less than a minute!
For anyone who has seen Leon fight in the past, his first win and subsequent title defense of Kamaru Usman was no surprise.
@jadonayodeji4156
Жыл бұрын
I was surprised. That altitude really played a big factor.
@awex7
Жыл бұрын
@@jadonayodeji4156 why were u. everyone told you the altitude played a factor but u causals usman d riders dont know sht about mma
Good job, Leon! 👍🏻
UFC NEEDS champions of this caliber! No more cocky Adensanyas and Usmans, FO SHO!
Yea 100%
Leon looked great out there. Usman was very professional as well. Those body kicks sure looked like they were hurting him. Oye! Respect to both fighters.
Usman fan but happy for him. He was strategic and more compose despite some harsh mistakes. Emotionally he had the edge.
Leon mentioning masvidal.... lolololol Quack quack quack
I didn’t have a horse in this race. But happy to see edwards win it. By far the nicer person
Yes baby!!!! 100%
Wow
Megan Omg ❤
Didn't have much care for this fight but at least Leon can't be called a fluke champion anymore. He won this outright, no excuses. As for Usman, still arguably the best welterweight of all time.
@DarkCloudian
Жыл бұрын
I mean four fouls is not a good luck
@kylemadison1296
Жыл бұрын
usman has half the title fight wins as gsp
@km0262
Жыл бұрын
@@DarkCloudianHe got a point deducted and still won. Acting like he cheated his way to a victory.
@lugubriousaustralia7114
Жыл бұрын
@@DarkCloudian All sports matches have fouls. No major break of the rules happened. No excuses.
@bodhijitbiswas6282
Жыл бұрын
@@lugubriousaustralia7114 fence grab is a major break, that messes up the flow of the fight. However, that being said Leon deserves this for the leg kicks and TD defs.
Leon is the man!!
Leons my favorite fighter of all time now
Erdington!!!
That TDD was GOATY
Megan ❤
I'd argue that solidifies himself as the best fighter ever from the UK.
such an inspiration bruv
Those kneecaps kicks were key to victory, slowed usman down a lot.
Gameplan worked. Smart martial arts display. Took away Usmans weapons. Well done.
Fought dirty but I’m glad he won.