Leon Edwards: Inspiring Journey to MMA Stardom
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 7. 10. 2022
- Leon Edwards is a Jamaican-born English professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. In this video we'll explore his childhood made of violence and criminality and walk the road that took him to become one of the most beloved UFC champions of our time.
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Literally shed my first tear in years watching the ending what the fuck XD good stuff man!
"LOOK AT ME NOW!!" I LOVE IT!!!
*POUND FOR POUND WHAT, THERE'S NO POUND FOR POUND. HEADSHOT, DEAD* made me shiver like nothing else
I remember when no one was backing Leon Edwards and i was arguing with Masvidal fans. Now when he is a champ, everyone acts like they backed him up all the way.
Hos corners advice in between rounds was pure emotion... I still watch it from time to time for motivation
@@notoftentold4076 Yeah they do. Same with the riding of Bisping. Bandwagon jumpers.
His post fight speech is one of my all time favorites. Chilling.
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Pound for pound. Head shot. Dead.
That will live on in mma forever!
ThT p4p head shot deAd đ was the coldest line for a post fight interview
True, still gives me goosebumps. That was raw emotion
@@ahmedalaidy6320 ever
U can never show the knock out without the post fight speech,hands down the most chilling display of emotion,the call with his mum gets me teary every time
the real clip i love i can't find is the moments after ever the victory music is going, and during the climax in such a rocky fashion he sits on top of the cage facing the audience as a champion
@@FTWGamerTrueand the rocky theme was playing!
It is honestly insane what Edwards did to Usman. He admittedly only won one round up to that point although, if you actually look, he was holding his own the entire fight despite Usman having much greater success, but despite Usman's evident work across the 5 rounds, in that fight Edwards took:
1) Usman's 100% takedown defence record for good.
2) His opportunity to tie with Silva for most ever wins in the UFC.
3) His claim to having never been knocked out.
4) His belt and the championship.
LOLOL "taking what from who!?"
He was being dominated points wise but he took very little damage throughout the fight.
I thought Colby Covington took away his 100% take down defense in their second fight, am I trippin?
@@davidanthony669 Yea you're tripping. They even discussed this on the commentary during the fight and explained why, technically, Colby's takedown didn't count because lack of advance or utilizing the position.
@@davidanthony669 I thought the same but the UFC's baffling rules don't allow it as even though he literally took Usman onto all 4's, he didn't 'establish a subsequent attack' e.g. control, ground and pound or a submission attempt, which is ridiculous because a takedown in itself is separate from all of that.
Holy shit. Hearing what his childhood was like makes his achievement so much more impressive. For anyone to come from gang-life and reach the top of the ladder in any field is remarkable. But to have a Yardie as a father and then losing him at 13 to gang shooting and still achieve what he has is something special. And heâs also perhaps the most humble champion in UFC history.
Leon was just some heartbroken kid from Jamaica but now look at him. Never give up. Never â€
Couldn't have happened to a better, more humble, guy. Congrats to Leon. You deserved it. Everyone counted you out over and over again and you never gave up on yourself. Even being down in the 5th round. Good job mate!
It's amazing that the same technique that caused the no contest is the exact same kick that won him the belt. đ
Man we need a video on Demetrius Johnson, the record, the way he was ignored by UFC, going to One Championship and then winning there, and his early life, that would make one hell of a video
Video from patrick gavia
@@ahmetsuer5781 That was mostly about his controversy during his prime in UFC and few months of One Championship, It was mostly about the controversy and conversation. His early life, rise in fighting, coaching and stuff, you know like the rise of Mighty Mouse, that part wasn't addressed as much there. You know like his fighting style, fight highlights.
Very underrated. He has to be the top 4 best. In whatever order;Silva,GSP,Jones,& Johnson. But Johnson only loss was to Cejudo. Which I think ufc wanted Johnson to lose anyways. But he was fantastic as ufc champion. I always remember one fight where he was winning on all scorecards easily and then went for a submission and got it. He has to be the best undefeated champion reign other than Jones.
If he had lost to Usman would any one know about him? Such a devestating sport.Edwards has everything. Very fast , Top level Striking ,deadly ,Top level Wrestling ,Few fighters can beat Nate Diaz in my opnion.
Crazy.. Leonâs part of the reason I stopped smoking weed so I could get back into training properly & chase after my dreams again, I relate to him too much and heâs from the same area as me too (erdington) & trains at the same gyms as me (Fearless MMA) he made me realise that if he can do it I canđđœbig up LeonđŻđŻđŻđŻ
It's the greatest underdog story in the UFC history. Guy deserves to be a champion. Deserves a better life. What a story. Let's go ROCK..
I love Leon but guy with one eye who wins a belt on a 2 weeks short notice is actually much better story
Who is that Brother..??
@@vishnuchandran9788 Michael Bisping vs Luke Rockhold 2
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Believe heâs referring to bisping?
Leon Rocky Edwards and Israel Stylebender Adesanya are my 2 favorite UFC fighters. I like both their styles. Rocky has class and is humble...I hope he continues to win and silence all the haters.
âHit the Stockton Native with everything but the kitchen sinkâ amazing use of words to describe the arsenal of Rocky.
Literally. Everyone was fucking shook after that headkick connected. It was crazy. I hope Edwards is more aggressive in the inevitable rematch because I genuinely think he could beat him again if he does
It's crazy when you think how hard it is to have that kind of win streak. He definitely fell under the radar but his time too shine came and it's great too see Leon getting the recognition he deserves.
Im from Birmingham and trust me it's rough here hardly any opportunities so for him to becime ufc champion from this place is MASSIVE huge congratulations
I've been waiting years for this lad to get what he deserves. Absolutely buzzing for him đŹđ§đŹđ§đŹđ§
the altitude played a massive part in this fight,anyone thinking Usman will have a walk in the park regaining is title from Leon are in a dream world.Leon will in my eyes win the rematch.
BRO THIS IS BY FARRR THE BEST VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN ABOUT AN UFC FIGHTER, congrats its really good, hope to see Sean O Malley or Francis Ngannou or Charles D Bronx in a future
Thank you SO MUCH! Sincerely appreciated!
@@clenchedteeth more videos like this ..justin .coby bo nickel plsss
@@kshetrimayumchetan5106 bo nikel hasnt even fought in the ufc yet lol
I couldn't agree more
Facts, the best
One of the greatest come from behind victories ever! Iâm so happy he won! Also one of the greatest post fight speeches ever! A true champ, great video.
This is one of the moments that you wish you could experience again for the first time
I was falling asleep thinking man kamaru did it again then the headshot BOOM I went craaaazy
"he hit the Stockton native with everything but a kitchen sink" got me dead
đđđđI was on my kneesđđđđđ
Despite his past, he seems like a good guy. I never had much of an opinion of him, but this put him in a positive light for me.
Fighting for shared custody of my kids, watching this has given me so much believe I will achieve it. The end interview has made me so teary and at the same time so energetic. You've got to love this guy, RESPECT đđŸ
Keep fighting that fight. Stay smart my friend.
same boat as you my friend. we got this
Keep your chin up brother and rememeber what matters đȘ
And STILL!!!
goosebumps seeing that knockout, thought usman was gonna win but i was betting and hoping on leon and i won the biggest cash out of my life 5 grand back
Goosebumps and chills is an understatement.
That deserves a real full length life movie.
I actually cried after finishing this video. Great work!!
If you beat the best, YOU ARE THE BEST
P.S. I'm purposely hyping up for the trilogy
@@2551554 especially when the best beat you already and was beating yo ass for 5 rounds prior to that kick Iâll give him the first only cause of the take down and back control but he wasnât dominant in that round either.
What about the guy with 7 fights who beat Muhammad Ali? Lol, this is why the transitive principle doesn't work in sports, especially fighting where even the weakest punch can knock ANY man out if landed squarely.
Not always
Beautiful videoâ€ïžâ€ïžđ«¶đ«¶Leon Rocky Edwards is a true đgod bless him and much love to himâ€ïžâ€ïžđ«¶đ«¶.
The only UFC fight that brought tears to my eyes! Being English. Look at him now! Leon Rocky Edwards, thank you! Watch what happens in the rematch when the whole of great Britain is behind you in your own back yard!!!! Headshot boom! I'm getting my ticket!
His Post fight statement has been deeply spread in the social media reels so much like a venom and one of the most inspiring statement is well....... That's absolutely goosebumps
Can't believe you skipped the 3 Piece with the Soda moment. That's a super marquee moment, and in London. Regardless, enjoyed your presentation of Rocky. Great testimony of perseverance and the pursuit of excellence. I believe he's gonna defend his Title in world renowned fashion, demonstrating the cleanest technique of the 8 points of striking. Eternal Ninja Mode ONđȘđȘđȘ
That's what you call hard work and dedication
Iv always loved Leon his ko on usman was a piece of art and he deserves all the praise heâs getting never seen some one more humble and devoted
I cant wait for this fight again âšïžđŻđ
Hard work pays off. Amazing.
This almost topped the Tony Ferguson one!
This was great, absolutely buzzin, great job!
absolute banger first video i've watched from ur channel absolutely spectacular a truly upcoming channel that deserves all the praise keep up the good work
To whoever reads this,
I hope you have a wonderful day and no matter what stay happy as that is what matters most in life,
You are truly amazing and no one can ever take that away from you,
Be happy and enjoy life,
We don't have long on earth so make the most of it,
Weâre all gonna make it brah đ
Masterfully edited. Fantastic
This is the best and emotional story I love those words from Leon at the end
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Great video, keep making amazing content for us all to enjoy!
Beautiful ending to an inspiring documentary, well done! Instantly subscribed
So much emotion in this video ! Love it !
Love this dood what a legend,that kick was topshelf,I wish him all the best in his future,godbless.
Inspirational Rocky., p4p head shot, dead that's all. Thought you were gonna take J.R down for a second.
What a kick and what a fight đ„đ„đ„đ„đ
Very well deserved and such a heart warming success story.
Great video. Iâll never forget that headkick knockout
that was awesome, thank you
What's speech at the end brought me to tears I felt it
Love â„ïž and respect from London
Their statements of Leon and moreno is of the best post fight statements and based on upon a true success story
Fabulous quality, professional video. Enjoy all of them, thanks
Thank you đ
Great video thank you man!!
Most young men are sorely lacking encouragement, a single word of such can change people's lives for the better.
Amazing video! Leon always been my fav fighter I always knew he would be the one to defeat Usman
That was well put together - Biggup !
Awesome editing! Such a great job on this video!
I followed Leon for years, I knew this was coming for him.
Great documentary man, you deserve the views!
What an amazing story
Congrats man! Great Video! Keep up the good work!
Great video. And well deserved champion of the world
Keep em coming these mini documentary are fuego đ„
Thanks brother
I've been following Leon since 2015 when he lost to Usman, a lot of British fan's wrote him off but a few of us still believed in him, Now look at him! What a way to become a champ by beating the champ who beat you in 2015 and if anyone deserves to become a champ it's LeonđŻ and us yam yams are behind him every step, I just hope the British fan's get behind Leon and not boo him like they did previously!!! đ€đŻđ
@@redeyejedi17 I know! He came to Birmingham when he was 9yrs old, AND???
The British fans never booâd him, get your facts straight
@@redeyejedi17 he actually represents britain fella đ
Some actually did at first - online thereâs an old interview of Bisping talking about it and saying how confused he was when that was happening. But it was mostly because he had a rivalry with Darren Till who was more popular at the time.
@@clenchedteeth look it up, it wasnât the U.K. fans booing him at all. He was fighting Gunnar Nelson who at the time was fighting out of Ireland. Lots of mainly Irish and some Icelandic fans travelled and they were the booing fans. The only thing the U.K. fans were guilty of was letting the Irish takeover but I guess ufc wasnât so big in England at that point
This was a beautiful video â€
Amazing. Keep up the great work.
You have my support Leon â€
Almost teared watching this
Sick rhymes with kick, and that was one hell of a sick kick!
Such a good video. Keep up the great work.
Amazing channel my dude
Amazing video
Great video didnât know him before
It's like a fairy tale story. Every bit of it. Never ever give up. Congrats boyo
The king of Birmingham and king of the welterweights!!!
Love this guy!
Goosebumps man. great video
@@ragemanrasta easily amused clapping your mums cheeks
Just subbed and liked! Nice work keep 'em rollin!
Loved this video
Thanks brother
Great videos đđ
Still on the same path to đ„
Really didnât expect him to win the rematch, let alone in such dominant fashion.
Damn good vid. Nice job
Thank you!
All even better after edwards usman 3
Leon couldn't even believe it đ I love this guy hope I see him around the UK sometime
Not gonna pretend like I was a fan before but I'm a fan now. His win and post fight interview are among the greatest in UFC history. Honestly think he's gonna do it again in the rematch. Not a head kick but he's gonna find away to finish Juiceman again
Excellent sports documentary. Really enjoyed it. đđđYouâve got yourself a new subscriber.
Thank you brother
I remember finding a stream of this on my phone, fight was almost over and I almost just closed the stream and went to sleep⊠then BOOM
LOOK AT ME NOW!!!! Go on Leon man.
Bruh when that rocky theme played and he screamed âyâall said I couldnât do it!! Look at me now!!!!â Shit was crazy
quality of the editing is tip tier mate -m its got personalitiy
@CLENCHED TEETH your channel is gonna pop off real soon! Great content!
My favourite fighter at the minute
Came across your channel man, this was one of the best story highlight reel I have ever watched, the commentary, the audio, the music, was edited very very well. From a viewers point of view this video was well done, appealing, hats down i enjoyed! Hope you continue your CZcams journey, i pray you have future successes.
Thank you so much! Iâm happy you found me!
Appreciate you! Keep it up big dog
Im not crying you are đą
Birmingham is proud of Leon, well done mate.