Rocky's Road to Redemption: Leon Edwards Documentary | UFC 278 Fight Week
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From a long-lost brother, to a family tragedy, Leon Edwards has been through it all.
Follow his journey and watch UFC: Rocky's Road to Redemption now.
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Adversity was this man's entire life. That entire fight was adversity, he found his opportunity to KO Usman a minute left when all hope was lost.... Absolutely incredible. Real life Rocky.
@saketsharma5552
Жыл бұрын
Really we want a movie made on this guy such a inspiration.
@crannone2197
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@jolandycoert1434
Жыл бұрын
That was a true Rocky fight, coming back like that. Amazing! Congrats Leon stay humble Champ.
@Peppatree
Жыл бұрын
ZI’m youth u f do
@showerthoughts3263
Жыл бұрын
“Look at me now”
Absolutely loving all this promotion Rocky is getting, he deserves it. He's flying two flags and proudly representing the UK and Jamaica... and we're proud to support him.
@Thawhid
Жыл бұрын
Agreeed. He stayed true to himself and didn't be a corny trashtalker for the clout. They made it hard for him but he's made it still
@meandmyrecords5481
Жыл бұрын
I am even proud he represents Europe. Bring that second belt over here Leon. Love and support from Amsterdam
@fight8the8feeling8
Жыл бұрын
@Mr Miyagi And the new.
@doubleagent556
Жыл бұрын
Your guy got it done. Congrats 👏
@eveningstar7812
Жыл бұрын
He’s about to get a whole lot more
Great work by BT on showcasing Leons journey. Heart says Leon. Head says Usman.
@rumi3213
Жыл бұрын
@Palestine Adesanya your username is awesome
@FreelancerFinancialsUK
Жыл бұрын
He’s going to do it.
@fka_the_body1542
Жыл бұрын
Usman is a killer 🔥🔥
@poshchelseafc9777
Жыл бұрын
Leon all day
@lucarossi9453
Жыл бұрын
@@FreelancerFinancialsUK he won’t but i wish he would
Watching this after he won is even better, what a great win for Leon and an unbelievable Knockout that will forever be remembered! He really deserves this after all he been through!!!!
@tdb4763
Жыл бұрын
Greatest welterweight fight ever
@bbillyddave
Жыл бұрын
Yes I thought the exact same thing wow truly amazing
@romanreigns1p4pking55
Жыл бұрын
Aged terribly lmao
@bbillyddave
Жыл бұрын
@@romanreigns1p4pking55 why did it age terribly
@romanreigns1p4pking55
Жыл бұрын
@@bbillyddave Nigerian nightmare won
Ive never wanted anyone to win so bad!
@MVCvevasI
Жыл бұрын
Same here, just tired of this p4p and GOAT rubbish talk. Usman has an annoying ego.
@FreelancerFinancialsUK
Жыл бұрын
Same here. Just love his style and character
@fishmud3264
Жыл бұрын
@@MVCvevasI It's about the fight not the personality! It's called the Ultimate Fighter!
@fishmud3264
Жыл бұрын
Wins the belt then calls out the Goat...Jake Paul
@owensouthern2495
Жыл бұрын
@@MVCvevasI can’t take anything away from him at the minute he’s the p4p close with volk, usman walked through everyone that’s walked at him
Any true MMA fan should be a fan of Leon, hes paid in full for this title shot and he's got the skills to pull it off!
@rowdy3837
Жыл бұрын
If anyone can do it he can. Tough fight though.
@jakeleez6945
Жыл бұрын
@@rowdy3837 completley agree
@Wesley.Deuren
Жыл бұрын
Straight up. Amazing how dismissive people have been in the past. Dude is one of the cleanest fighters in the promotion.
@harryblox760
Жыл бұрын
Usman spent a lot of time holding and hugging on the fence in the first fight. Wad a frustrating fight for Leon for sure
@lysdexsick
Жыл бұрын
No Chance!! Usman will finish him!!
“LOOK AT ME NOW”. props to leon man he deserves this so bad
Against all odds, knocked usman tf out! Leon's story is truly incredible!
@siyandakubheka671
Жыл бұрын
Maan although I'm sad for Usman but I can't help but be happy for Leon
@romanreigns1p4pking55
Жыл бұрын
this aged terribly he’s under investigation for being an accomplice
@jaybrown8898
Жыл бұрын
@@romanreigns1p4pking55 elaborate
@romanreigns1p4pking55
Жыл бұрын
@@jaybrown8898 An accomplice for beating up a man the same night the real Nigerian nightmare won by the name of Mike Perry.
What a fantastic and well-put together documentary. Strap Season in full effect, Rocky Edwards is taking that belt !
@crusty6148
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesKP17847 It's still a fight, and in a fight, one punch can end it all.
@gregmoore167
Жыл бұрын
@@crusty6148 Plus a freak injury at any time!
@GsK5832
Жыл бұрын
Both Kamaru and Leon are better than their first fight. Usman loves to strike now which can be his downfall.
@-bld-
Жыл бұрын
@@JamesKP17847 Somebody forgot it's a fight.
@Jonathangf16
Жыл бұрын
Leon Edwards wins by Eye poke 👉🏾👀
Watching this documentary again after the fight... Leon is a true inspiration to the UK and Jamaica, he's done us proud!!!!
This is huge for Birmingham if Leon pulls it off! Win or lose brummies got your back! Comon Leon!
@isGrime
Жыл бұрын
He's putting Brum on the map!💯💯💯
@ro9859
Жыл бұрын
@@isGrime Tommy Shelby already done that 😏
@Venomousse91
Жыл бұрын
@@ro9859 lol ones a series the others a real fighter🙄
@davidlindsey1782
Жыл бұрын
Bigup Leon 👊
@ro9859
Жыл бұрын
@@Venomousse91 thanks for pointing that out roomey
Watched this after seeing him knocking out Usman ice cold at the event. Leon is the man, admirable one, well deserved championship win!!!
@Guage22
Жыл бұрын
Left him frozen like Elsa 😂
This is why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique
i’m in tears right now man. i can’t get over last night. what a moment. few things in the history of sport have satisfied me more than seeing this man realize his own dream. so happy for him and his family and his team.
Let's Go Leon....it's his time to shine the man a real one 🇯🇲
@TayAbroad
Жыл бұрын
HE SHINED LIKE A DIAMOND 😢 AND NEW 👑
I will genuinely cry of joy if Leon get this done. Massive support from the U.K. Your time has come. This is the hero’s journey.
@FaceFcuk
Жыл бұрын
Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map
@abdihassan7208
Жыл бұрын
did u cry?
@seanmiller8410
Жыл бұрын
@@abdihassan7208 Cried, laughed and bounced around my apartment like a mad man.
@matheusbarbosa099
Жыл бұрын
He did It 💯💯
@BongGoku
Жыл бұрын
AND STILLLLL!
He really dethroned the king to achieve his dream! What a comeback
BT sport is on a whole new level when it comes to doing a documentary
@stevennlmb579
Жыл бұрын
Especially a home grown name
@junkybabes
Жыл бұрын
I think British documentaries all round are top notch.
@Mick-gp6vi
Жыл бұрын
@@junkybabes less about bravado and image and more about real life
This aged like fine wine
This aged like fine wine 🍷
Time for a new documentary now that he’s the champ: “The real life Rocky”.
Leon's story hits harder than most hope he gets his hand raised he definitely deserves it.
@pratley6026
Жыл бұрын
And didn’t he just!!!
Leon Edwards after the fight "I've been into trenches" , this man is a proper champion and will inspire a lot of people especially his people in Jamaica.
@richiepang2083
Жыл бұрын
Jah know
LOOK AT HIM NOW 👑
Its about time Leon holds his new belt 🇧🇧🇯🇲
@jjw4646
Жыл бұрын
What’s that first flag?
@vp-fv1eo
Жыл бұрын
Where is the British 🇬🇧 flag?
@caderzz
Жыл бұрын
@@jjw4646 barbados
@unknownerror294
Жыл бұрын
no chance!
@docdoc8556
Жыл бұрын
@@unknownerror294 oh yeah? :)
I'm so glad this was made. For too long, there was way too many casuals out there saying he was avoiding fights during covid, avoiding the top guys etc etc. Finally now people see..
Watching this after the crazy head kick KO by Leon!
Bring it back Leon, all of us from the UK are behind the TV shouting your name. The hardest man in the UK
@FaceFcuk
Жыл бұрын
Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map
@coap9041
Жыл бұрын
@@FaceFcuk I’m still buzzing 🇬🇧
Let’s go Leon🏴🇯🇲
Wonderboy called out the exact technique, left hand throw/feint to left head kick, in his analysis of Usman's stance and tendencies prior to the fight. Leon and his coaches definitely saw this as well. Congrats to Leon, family and team.
And the new World Champion
Incredible story- Everything against him and he still pulled it off. Truly changed his and his families life. What a guy
Leon is a real one, the dude is most humble and inspirational ww out there besides wonderboy
If Leon wins this belt off Kamaru, I will definitely shed a tear. This man has earned it
@TayAbroad
Жыл бұрын
AND HE DID 💪🏼
@applethunderspice3072
Жыл бұрын
@@TayAbroad AND I DID 😭😭😭 ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY
@dmolinaro
Жыл бұрын
@@applethunderspice3072 WE did, real life Rocky moment
@FaceFcuk
Жыл бұрын
Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map
@rudyallen4
Жыл бұрын
Been an mma fan since mid nineties…that knock out made me a bit emotional Crazy man. Glad for him.
Look at him now!!!
BTsports ufc coverage is 10/10 everytime come on Rocky u can do this
@KingDomsKingdom85
Жыл бұрын
Yeah BT are in a league of their own for MMA.
Well he pulled a Rocky moment tonight.
Great piece this, well done BT Sport and it will no doubt be a tough tough fight but crazier things have happened at sea. All the bestest luck in the world, Rocky.
@JustSomeGuyWithAMustache886
Жыл бұрын
LOOK AT HIM NOW
What a lovely individual, humble, and kind natured. Also an absolute savage fighter. So Great to see him getting his story told. Il be pulling for him x
LOOK AT HIM NOW what a champion
Amazing documentary, I’m absolutely rooting for Leon on Saturday, no easy feat fighting the number 1 fighter in the world
If anyone has got what it takes to beat Usman .its definitely Rocky !!.Amazing all round skills .Striking is on point .wrestling is superb .ground game excellent. I wish Rocky all the Best .Bring it home for Jamaica &England .Come on Rocky !!.Become a Legend 🥊🥇
@mrtheo7680
Жыл бұрын
Go Rocky
@420_24seven
Жыл бұрын
England !? He's Jamaican.
@Venomousse91
Жыл бұрын
@@420_24seven he represents Jamaica & England proudly.....
@datswart7573
Жыл бұрын
His chin is questionable and Usman will definitely test it
@dc3565
Жыл бұрын
@@datswart7573 if it was he would have got finished by your boyfriend nate.
This aged well. And still. Let’s go Rocky 👊🏼
“I believe I deserve the title shot next” -Leon Edwards First Sentence as a baby
All the best Rocky Go get that gold
@unknownerror294
Жыл бұрын
no chance
@warvinsroom9364
Жыл бұрын
@@unknownerror294 what was that? AND NEWWWW
@unknownerror294
Жыл бұрын
@@warvinsroom9364 😁
Who's here after that insane head kick?!?!?
Nate Diaz taught Leon a valuable lesson. No one is ever out of a fight. And New!
@adamfletcher3975
Жыл бұрын
Leon and nate are similar in my opinion. Real people who talk in the arena. True brummie top respect
hopefully leon brings it home🙏🙏🙏
This was amazing, great job all around. Leon's story is so relatable and real. Hope he gets it done 🤘🏾
“Look at me now” Leon Rocky Edwards 🏆
He actually did it
Watching this now makes Leon's win against Usman so satisfying. Well done champ.
Couldn't have happened to a better bloke congratulations Leon Edwards 👏
Congrats Rocky! Love from Nigeria.
This made me appreciate Rocky’s comeback even more. Puts his emotional post-fight interview fully into context. Very fitting that Anik was saying something like “this is the cloth Rocky was cut from” before the epic headkick. Respect.
Man he prove it what a story woow
WORLD CHAMPION NOW! I love seeing a guy that knows poverty, hardship, and a LONG struggle in the UFC, finally get to lift his family into financial security and a great life. Respect for Usman too. He was way ahead on the cards and could have milked the last minute by running away the whole time. Instead he stayed aggressive like a man, and it cost him his world title. Respect that. Two legends.
@josephz4978
Жыл бұрын
This is literally how Rocky 2 ended. LMAO. Reality is stranger than fiction.
Dude's body language is telling, always a humble king.
This man story is amazing!!
So unlucky even vs Diaz but he’ll get his respect now USMAN KNOCKED OUT COLDDDDD.
The true rocky story, as the name suggests.
He can definitely do it. Leon is special.
I’m here after the win. Leon is why i love this sport…I’m so glad he’s getting his due. Bravo to BT and the production team for putting this video together…I’m a film maker and editor and I was blown away by how well this was done 👏
And he did it, well done rocky
He's building a legacy to his family
9:34 humor is the best weapon for such a bitter situation!
Leon is an absolute beast for getting through the last couple years. Rocky gettin that gold
who's here after Leon Edwards became welterweight world champion
Huge respect to both brothers. Great documentary. Mental toughness is so inspirational, keep getting up and keep punching Rocky, the time is yours "aaaaaaaand new!!!!" 💪💪💪
Glad I watched this It has completely changed my perspective on Leon - much respect👍
He took the belt, he just shocked the welterweight division 💯
Great documentary, glad to see the ufc are putting some shine on him, he's done it the hard way and deserves the respect 👍🏻
Congrats Rocky for the huge upset win. Inspiring journey to the pinnacle of UFC
Man I can relate to this brother in so many ways than one. I’m glad he has learned to overcome his obstacles and become the person he’s worked so hard to get to!
Leon Edwards deserves this so much, I hope he wins the rematch and has a good reign as a champion
Biopic of this guys life needs to be made. Let's go Rocky!
One of the best produced pre-event video ever! I'll be cheering on Rocky to finally get the title he so deserves from a worthy champion in Usman. And I believe he'll be a great brand ambassador not only of the UFC but of MMA.
How can someone not feel for this man, the series of bad lucks this guy had to face...Happy to see the awesome trio of BT Sports rooting for their guy....Great work guys covering all phases of Leon's journey. Much love from India.
greatest moment on ufc ever. period.
AND HE DID IT!
BT is becoming my go to ufc channel. Always great content 👍
I watched this video before the fight and just watched it again. Hits differently now in the most wonderful way possible. So happy for this man…
Look at Leon Edwards now! champion of the world. love from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹🇯🇲
Thanks to all the boys from BT. Let"a go, Leon!
@cavinmurray8601
Жыл бұрын
Brother got it done!😁
there isnt a man ive wanted to win so bad since khabib vs gaethje but leon absolutely needs to win
@tonyh1345
Жыл бұрын
I wanted Gaethje to win that fight would’ve been epic considering abdulmanap just died
Champ well done amazing knock out on usman
Nothing but love for this humble warrior.Congratulations to His mother for bringing up a true gentleman
May God bless him and his family. He is a incredible role model for all the young boys of Birmingham. I can’t wait to watch him win the title.
Hey he deserves to be the champ that was GOD WILLING 💪🏽🔥🙏🏾🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Fantastic documentary. I’m officially attached to Leon’s journey
I am so happy that BT sports has made a documentary on Leon, his past was such a dangerous story and coming out from the streets to becoming a number 1 contender has been such a great journey ❤️
Couldn't happen to a nicer and more deserving guy.
Praying for his success. He deserves it.🙏🏿🛐
@unknownerror294
Жыл бұрын
no chance
@FaceFcuk
Жыл бұрын
Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map
@FaceFcuk
Жыл бұрын
This aged well ha ha cry more
Delighted for him. 👍✌️
Never been more happy for a fighter props to leon man he is the definition of "pick ya self up and go again!! "
Great content, giving an insight to the personal side of the fighter, giving some background etc. Good luck in the future Leon & great to see fighters from England (Jamaica) coming through & suceeding.
Beautiful documentary 👏🏻❤️ i hope he win 🏆 🙏🏻 now when i know how much he did to come to this moment 💯Respect 👏🏻
Great documentary and all respect to Leon. Champ
Nothing but respect. So happy for this man.
Nice doc BT, leon earned everything the hard way but that build him the character he is today... So inspirational!! Lets go Rocky , this is your time my man