"WE DONE IT BABY! 🇬🇧🇯🇲🏆 EPIC POST-FIGHT SCENES as Leon Edwards Becomes UFC Welterweight Champion
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2022
- New UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards spoke to Joe Rogan in the immediately after beating Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City!
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The name “Rocky” couldn’t possibly be more fitting. Absolutely amazing win faced with such adversity.
Ikr? This fight was straight out of a Rocky movie
Even Edward's coach was like Rocky's coach yelling at him to motivate for a huge win !!!!!! LOL
@@sergiurussu1064 it even followed how a Rocky fight would go. An impressive R1, faces adversity from R2 - 5 and gets the last minute KO from out of nowhere
Going in a movie😅
@@cray-_- Going to re-watch Rocky movies, LOL.
The first man to takedown, mount, and ko Usman cold in a rocky style comeback.
Put some respect on Leon Edwards name.
Took Usman’s back too
That too all in one fight ....crazzzzyyyy
And usman faked eye poke, low blow. Respect Usman, but thats Karma!
@Snipes kill? He got slayed bro
Let’s not get carried away. He was getting massacred & landed a lucky kick
The most amazing thing about this is how Leon shone on the mic. He's never been regarded as much of a talker, but this might be best post fight interview ever. it's got it all, cold one liners, tear jerking passion, a roaring crowd and bedlam in the stadium. watched this so many times already.
100%. Amazing how someone known to be “boring” could be so charismatic and inspiring. He’s going to have a huge following supporting him from now on
ive been watching this for hours straight for days im not kidding
So true that post fight speech was unreal look at the audience they were all still there.
@Big Dawg don’t think I’m not still sitting here watching this over and over again
Bro im still watching it
"I've been down my whole life, and now look at me now.. LOOK AT ME NOW!"
God those words...
tears are speaking
I think he said “doubted my whole life”
@@leelahpewu6751 yeah doubted, this was the best post fight interview ever, raw emotions, real rocky story
Yes mate!!!!.💯
He says I've been down my whole life
look at him now . . .
“Look at me now!” What an iconic speech, the whole thing.
Got me fired up ngl
look at me now im gettin paper!
“The belt belongs to no one” was another one I really liked.
Look at me now! I want three piece and a soda 🥤
P4p headshot dead. that was the line
“Pound-for-pound, headshot, dead.” - Leon Edwards
cold af
@@excusemeforbeingsorry true af too though
Every time he says "Look at me now" I feel it.
Happy for him 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
May he reing for long.
The forgotten man for so long.
Overlooked for so long.
That “look at me now” gave me chills. It really shows what he has been through to get there. Big congratulations
Yeah that bit got me aswell
People are not talking about how much of an effect the altitude had on Leon it’s crazy. Bring that belt home Rocky and defend it at Wembley another W incoming mate 🇯🇲🇬🇧
True England is flat as a pancake
Usman also cheated several time’s
Not if his plan is to hope for a hail mary kick from the stars. Leon got dominated the whole fight. Very happy for him though buy it'll be another Pena in the rematch.
he was there for 2 weeks before. he got out classed, it was a lucky shot and fair play. W for the UK
@@sonny4978 lucky? It was measured and executed perfectly?
Big props to BT for keeping it raw and unfiltered. Every word comes from his heart, not a single annoying beep. Champ Leon coming home!!
True
Real as comes no fake bull like other champs just nice to his hard work gas paid off England 🏴 is proud of and no doubt Jamaica 🇯🇲 Is proud too looking forward to the first title defence come on Leon
Word. Once and for all down with beeping and other bullshit. Life is life, not some blowdried, edgeless play.
Yeah I really appreciate that. No need to be beeping words. This is human emotion and what it means to be human!
@Kevin C it's the network. Whatever network they show in US don't allow profanity there. Fox or ESPN idk
So many people said Edwards didn't even deserve the shot. Most underrated, most disrespected fighter in the sport. Casuals with opinions. Baffling. Look at him now! Leon Edwards is the quintessential gray man/ dark horse. He does not train at altitude and EPO dope so the altitude really affected his output throughout the fight. The headkick was well read and calculated. Incredible.
most people thought he deserved the title shot, just didn't think he offered anything special to Usman. and honestly he was dominated the whole fight, still think he loses the rematch
What's the dope got to do with it man? He didn't fight TJ Dillashaw lol
That head kick was beautiful.
his coaching staff shouldve knew about the elevation issue coming to utah but still a classic comback
no one was saying he wasn’t deserving. they were just overlooking him like crazy
One of the greatest fights post speeches. Literally doubted by 90 percent of the people what a beast
over 80% people in that crowd wasnt expecting leon to win
99% bruh there wasn’t a person not in Leon’s camp who wasn’t looking past Leon. all everyone was talking about was Anderson Silvia’s streak and potentially fighting Khamzat next
The feint jab to make Usman's head dip into the headkick, that was Leon was already throwing. Flawless strike. Best head kick knockout in history.
Best in history? Not sure about that. But recency I guess
@@GoGetYourShinebox the context of it is pretty wild. I think Holms over Rousey is still the greatest tho
One of the most iconic, but it's been done before. Rakic vs Manuwa had a nearly identical set up. Not taking away from Leon, I am STOKED for him.
Considering usman was p4p 1 I would say it’s probably one of the best for sure
Leon acting as if he was not ready to quit, he was a mentally broke fighter just hoping to survive the bell. Anyone with half a brain knows this was probably the flukiest moment in the history of the ufc. I’m glad Marty snoozeman got KO’d but let’s be real about it. Leon will lose his next fight…..
I’m in tears I’m so happy for him everyone was writing him off! Even the commentators
Of course there were writing him off, he got dominated for like 24 out of 25 minutes 🤣
Same here. Happy For him 🙂
Bruh even Leon wrote himself off until the headkick😂
Ofc commentators will say what they see 🤦🏼♂️
@@yeahtbh.161 he won the first round
“I told ya I’ll do it mum, I told ya I’ll change our life”
I’m 6ft2 15 stone 26 and crying like a baby that hit me hard, we also come from nothing council estate broken home, I paid for a holiday for my mum and always on the grind to make her proud! Congrats Leon!
Keep grinding my G
This has me HYPED for work!! About to clock in and scream “You’s all thought I’d be late! Look at me now!”
Congrats Leon!
LOL! Too good
Lmao I laughed out loud at this one
On time what?!?
@@kimman-mk3ev there is no "on time", time belongs to nobody!
😂😂😂😂
This guy is the real life Rocky Balboa from being having nothing and look at him now The champ and the Rocky theme playing was awesome this really felt like a movie
@Boosi Boosi stfu we celebrating greatness go on leon lad 🔥🔥🔥animal in the game
@Boosi Boosi yeah it's scary init? they should all call 911 and get like 10k+ police cars over there.
Crowd went from booing to cheering too
@Boosi Boosi i think about this sometimes yk that boxer that hit the hay the last things he heard were people chearing i mean its just a sport but it has real consequenses but idk its entertainment and people testing their skill gauging their resolve against the best of the best yk
Leon acting as if he was not ready to quit, he was a mentally broke fighter just hoping to survive the bell. Anyone with half a brain knows this was probably the flukiest moment in the history of the ufc. I’m glad Marty snoozeman got KO’d but let’s be real about it. Leon will lose his next fight…..
I thought Leon would win, he deserved it after everything he’s been through, but I NEVER, not in a million years see it ending this way. Amazing
Same here bloody unbelievable, where are all the people saying Usman would destroy Leon now???? Said there comments wouldn't age well bloody hell its surreal I believed he could do it but what a knock out 👊👊✊🇬🇧
@@peterbalac1915 usman dominated 95% of the fight. He got caught that's all
@@payton9815 pretty much the idea. Its like that time Manchester United had 85% ball possession and still lost 3-0.
@@payton9815 lol is that an excuse
No roids no party
"They all said I couldn't do it. LOOOK AT ME NOW!!!"
Iconic moment right there.
Is it just me or did yall also notice how loud and excited the crowd was even chanting rocky... I dont think I ever heard be that loud for usman. Hope he enjoys the fruits of his labor.
Yeah the rocky chant was phenomenal to see. And Usman has never been an underdog and since getting the title, he has only really fought crowd favourites or during a crowdless pandemic, so wouldn't expect the crowd to roar that much for him.
I'm still in shock! I did not see that coming at all - Usman definitely didn't either. Big respect to Edwards. It's coming home, lads 🏴🇬🇧
I honestly said he needs to throw a head kick to knock him out.....
No one on earth saw that coming
Usman either lmao clearly bro
Number 1 P4P head shot dead Leon too cold with it 🥶
“It’s coming home, It’s coming home, It’s coming”!!!!!!!
People screaming rocky like he's ths people's champ. Beautiful moment
And that was in Salt Lake City..... amazing how a walk off head kick KO and Edwards reaction to it can change peoples opinions :)
“Look at me now” brings tears to my eyes The whole world is looking now Champ
From a fighter not known for mike skills, the interview was poetry from start to finish. What energy, what passion, what story. Not enough fighters get their stories told. Hope Edwards get his story out in the open and inspire millions.
Dude went from "that's nine foots in a row" into the greatest post fight speech ever.
Straight up I could feel that in my soul
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@@mikesupreme41 nothing last forever son,not a fan of Edwards but still very happy for him
I said same thing best post fight had me tearing up
Love how everything is the greatest ever as soon as it happens lol. I get people are emotionally invested in the moment, and it was a great speech, but best ever? Not sure
Usman: Taking WHAT from WHO?!
Leon: Taking the Welterweight Belt from the Champ and P4P No.1 with a 5th round Headkick K.O.
Best one was when he said headshot bang 💯💪
@@berlin4103 “pound for pound, headshot. Dead”
Usman is definately coming back for that title but Edwards head kick was splendid. He should enjoy the moment whiles it last.
Lucky kick
and 2nd longest winning streak
Leon has done the uk proud. All the hurdles he’s had in his career. All the doubters and to silence everyone and beat the p4p number 1 was great to see 🏴
Must be the craziest feeling to tell your Mum your gonna change their live and completing the task! Big respect 🇯🇲
Leon is an absolutely humble underrated guy too which is what makes this victory extra sweet. He was ignored and denied shots at the title just because he wasn't "entertaining" and " money-making" enough for the UFC. Couldn't have happened to a better guy!
Leon acting as if he was not ready to quit, he was a mentally broke fighter just hoping to survive the bell. Anyone with half a brain knows this was probably the flukiest moment in the history of the ufc. I’m glad Marty snoozeman got KO’d but let’s be real about it. Leon will lose his next fight…..
that post fight interview was anything but humble but i’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. happy for the guy
Jake youre such a casual. The mans earned it to have such a post fight interview
There is no one more deserving of that title, this guy went through so much bs to get here. Congratz!
So much BS man. I agree
One of the best post fight moments of all time! 👊🇬🇧🇯🇲 Let's go Rocky!!!!
Ok, hands down, I have never repeatedly watched a post fight interview this many times. Holy hell Leon is inspiring AF
Usman needed this HUMBLING experience, no more CANELO talk now.
Or Jan or Jiri talk lol...crazy how it goes to these guys heads lol
khabib needs some humbling too...he should come out of retirement and avenge Islam makachev's knockout loss to charles oliviera (soon)..dude's been running his mouth a lot after retirement...charles need to humble Mr.padded record nurmagomedov
@@synestergates7965 Charles will make it look easy against Islam mark my words
@@synestergates7965 for that Charles will have to win first lol. Islam in 3
What about winning a belt at 205 🤡
He was so adamant for the world to see him
"Look at me now"
Yes we are, champ. Yes we are.
He just put his gym on the map. Business is gonna be reaaaal good now having a world champion. Congratulations to leon and to his team, such a well deserved victory👏
One of the greatest moments ever. That was the best comeback I thought Leon was just trying to survive and then boom. Happy for Leon he deserves it
Whoever decided to play the Rocky theme at the end needs a raise!
Literally it was perfect timing af 🕺🏻
I am soooooo happy for leon. He was patient and landed his snipershot
patient, that's a nice way to put it
@@danb7601 Headshot! Dead!
@@danb7601 😂
Leon got lucky.
He can’t stay Champ for long that’s for sure. He never won any of his recent fights convincingly.
A Fluke.
@@Dr.afolabiorekoya Nigerian?
"STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF ROCKY" that corner talk from the coach goin to round 5 is Legendary💯💯💯💯
That is the best post fight speech I've ever seen or heard absolutely inspirational and highly emotional brilliant well done LEON EDWARDS
It's bad how long Dana has kept Leon waiting for the chance to collect that belt, absolute legend and done Jamaica and the UK proud tonight
everything happens for a reason, maybe he wouldnt win if he fight 2 years ago. but he got it today
@@sebastianconstantin5176 tru, it makes it so sweet for the real fans out here that have seen his road. Deserved
God is precise
Totally, but it sure makes it sweeter
Dana is in shame right now
The real life Rocky story, HUGE congrats to Leon for this incredible victory! Also as a Canadian I just wanted to say..ENGLAND! ENGLAND! ENGLAND!
@Boosi Boosi ?
@Boosi Boosi lmao
AHLIE
JAMAICA
England is a traitor country😂😂
That Rocky theme just sealed it - WHAT A HEAD KICK!
Birmingham via Jamaica…freakin’ amazing! Well done, Leon. Full respect man 👍🏼
For everything Leon has been through in his Career this is so well deserved , congratulations to the new CHAMPION
greatest head kick in ufc history from a brit, unbelievable
the way he says "i was down, i was kept down my whole life, look at me now! look at me now!" sends me chills down into the center of each cell in my body and makes me tear up. this was a legendary moment in full combat sports history.
«I cant put it into Words» then delivers most epic victoryspeech of all time
Props to leon for doing his way! Stayed humble and grind all the way to the top!
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@@mikesupreme41 just shut up man
His coach made that head kick happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. The Rocky theme is epic just like Leon's performance!
Facts! His coach spoke life back into him
@@bodybydre1470 absolutely fantastic team behind him. It makes me emotional to see
I love that even with minutes left in the fight they still rallied behind him and screamed instructions. Man, what a sport
One of the most epic post fight interviews of all time 🙌
hands down my favorite fight experience to date. WOW
Congratulations to UK and Leon they definitely needed this moment for MMA history and a very big turning point
Thanks mate. Fair play to the lad he brought it home and in smashing fashion.
Also congratulations to Jamaica, their first born champ if memory serves. 👍
"LOOK AT ME NOW" Absolute chills
When he said he did for his mother, damn emotional moment. Birmingham gonna be going mad today, y'all deserve it, welcome your champ home.
Amazing! "Look at me now!" Literal chills congrats Rocky lad!
Knocked the juice off his head! Wow!!
@Snipes Sit the fck down with usman zzzzzz
@@nightmare4085 snooze man
@Snipes Usman won a boring decision vs Rocky and was trying to do exactly that in this rematch. Looking for another boring snoozefest.
I'm so happy Leon kicked his boring head off his shoulders.
Leon is humble, calm and a true warrior . Congratulations🎉🎉🎉
Can't but feel so happy for this guy and I'm neither British or Jamaican. Seems humble, hope he stays that way.
24 hours and my jaw is still on the floor. Absolutely stunned.
Leon, u my son. Made us proud here in UK, over the pond.. I been up all night and what a night to remember ❤
Absolutely INSANE, Let’s go Birmingham, Let’s go LEON!!! What on earth have we just seen, never did I think this fight ends with Usman getting knocked clean out with a head kick like that!
This ios right up there with the best post fight interview and celebration, raw honest words and emotion. Go on Rocky Edwards!
Thanks for keeping the Rocky theme in the video. The UFC video didn't have it. It's really such a feel good moment.
Even after seeing Leon Edward's leg hit Usman square across the face and drop him, I still had to double check to see that it was KAMARU USMAN lying unconscious on the mat. Literally unbelievable, congrats to the new champ. Hope to see him defend at Wembley
He is a great fighter and respect to kamaru as well he's a living legend.
Same, that was so surreal. My mind took a moment to process it 😂
No one deserves it more than this absolute warrior. Big up Rocky Edwards, from the Jamaican slums to the top of the world. HEADSHOT BABY 🇬🇧
🇯🇲
@@fiyahan 🏴
He’s from jamaica
@@oconnor80 he’s English
@@jackbuttle8032 he's both
Omg that scream, ‘look at me now’. So cathartic. Well done rocky.
Who thought a man so quiet and humble could this charismatic?
love how I stayed up till 5:30 to watch this and now am still up and watching replays of it on my phone
Something positive coming from someone who had nothing growing up and never give up on his goals and dreams. Look how he carries himself and look at his post fight speech. This is how real men act and behave. Everyone from the UK and Jamaica should be very proud of this man. I'm still buzzing what a fight. Who's chatting rubbish about UK MMA now? more UK champs incoming soon 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Yeah that's been on the card's for a while well done mate, and there is plenty coming in all weights
Tears 😢 bro Tears 😢 bro I'm crying right now jamaica 🇯🇲 🇬🇧 to the world
Definitely one of the most powerful post fight interviews I’ve seen by far❤️
The most spectacular head kick in UFC history! Congratulations Leon
Namajunas Zhang ?
Even kevin lee
@@mbrvn1868 this is way better than that lmao
Chandler v Ferguson
2:57
He could have got down there and dropped some hammer fists like Usman has done to many before him but leon is a superb human being he just did what was necessary! Congrats leon ! Woooooo ! Enjoy your nap Snoozeman hahha
@Ed Balls yup, Usman needed those follow up shots cuz otherwise Masvidal would’ve gotten back up. Edwards knew his was a walk off and he wasnt getting up for a min lol
Walk off Ko way better !
ngannou also does the same ..i hope he gets knocked out too by someone .... edwards though 💪💪💪🥳🥳🥳🥳
He would've done it if he had the energy
@@michaelmyers4943 Masvidal was not getting up from that punch😂
He looked exactly like Rocky being down 3 Rounds to 1 coming into the 5th Round. With less than a minute que the "Eye of the Tiger". Unbelievable moment in The History of MMA
This interview gives me goosebumps, so heartwarming.
Real life "Rocky". Man BT sports can make a animation movie like to what they did for khabib. Playing the clip of his past head shot bang than his kick. The story from where he came from is inspiration to many with dream in their eyes.
Bruh animation? Bro deserves a movie after that
@@bergs.8522 BT already made an incredible animation promo piece when he was going to fight in London, it had his mom's voice recapping the tragic parts of his past and overcoming to this moment. I would love to see them clip is first call to his mom after the Muhammad no contest, breaking down crying never being able to catch a break and just having unfortunate set back after setback, to him calling his mom, after becoming champion, trying to convince himself that the Rocky road had light at the end of it.
I'm super proud of Leon 'Rocky' Edwards and the adversities he has overcome and the message he is representing. This is why I love UFC. No easy fights and it's never over to the last bell. Bringing home the gold. 🇬🇧
Didn't know he was Jamaican born makes me even more proud 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥😎😎😎
So surreal how one kick in the last minute of the fight completely changes the trajectory and legacy of Usman's career. No longer GOAT, P4P, records being broken, or talk of moving up to light heavyweight. An extraordinary accomplishment for the new Champion.
Also reminds us truly how great the actual greats are like GSP, Anderson Silva etc and how hard it actually was to achieve those records
Absolutely SHUT down the haters as I always knew he would. Birmingham represent, he has done us all proud. This guy has taken so much flack and so much doubt, what an absolute warrior! Yes, Leon! Badman! ✨🔥♥️
Birmingham boys took a massive dub tonight. Give him a big welcoming party 🎉 All he had to do was let his offense fly
Sounds like he repped jamaica more than birmingham or uk lol.
@Metz Jnr Where was Birmingham at when 3 piece and a soda was going on? I didn't see anyone trying to hold Leon down.
@@renaissance17 obviously didn't listen to his post fight interview did ya? Lol the Naysayers have landed 😆
@@godofthisshit oh yeah, when Masvidal Judas punched him? Man has been ducking him since 😂 Masvidal love boys out here quoting an honourless low-life...
He had his chance to fight him and instead wanted to get layed out by Colby instead... And Judas's him too after!! Leon will bang him out soon enough I've no doubt, I'll come back to your comment then.
After losing most rounds and with 56 seconds left Damn i still cant believe it
Not it a million years did anyone see it coming
this was so emotional watching and hearing the amount of passion in his voice
Brings tears to my eyes. Raw emotion. "Look at me now!"
really just show that anything can happen inside the octagon. I truly believe no one was gonna beat usman in a while he’s just so fundamentally good and all around good at everything. Congrats to leon for an amazing win.
Agreed. If he mentally remains the same, he’s gonna come back with hunger and fury for that belt! Usman is a hell of fights, but the takedown really affected the way he Delivers the job. But really happy for leon. Well deserved. But it’s shocking
Fence grabber, nutshot faker? Which one os more fitting for Usman
Never in doubt too technically sound and his coaches gave him the right motivation deserves it after everything let’s go rocky !!!!
“Iv been doubted my whole life, look at me now” 😤 he meant that and i felt it
The salt lake city crowd were super supportive of Edwards. That was nice to watch as a Brit.
He finally did it
Congratulations congratulations Congratulations congratulations Congratulations congratulations Congratulations congratulations
My brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I shouted so loudly that My neighbors dog started barking, landlord came to shout, people in the streets stopped themselves to see what's happening there since its daytime Here in Nepal🇳🇵. Loved it. Congratulations Leon Rocky Edwards.
Same here in India
He is so explosive and agile, I knew if someone can do it in WW division its him. His technique is flawless, I dont know why everybody doubted him for so long. And he is likeable down to earth guy compared to Usman and the rest of the division, so Im very glad he got the belt in a such beautiful style. Few more shots were super necessary but it is what it is...
Behind every "look at me now * there's everything he left to get that Champ
If a uk musician doesn't use that, "p4p, head shot, dead!" As intro or somethin, I'ma lose it. The passion he said it with, along with that kick will go down in history
*Legend has it* Leon's first words as a baby were "I believe I deserve a shot at the title"
look at him now!🥇🏅🏅🏅🏅🏅
🤣🤣🤣💰
"That's 10 fights in a row" 😂
"Conceive believe achieve"🎵🎶🎶
This one of the most inspiring things I’ve ever seen man congrats Leon !
They way he pulled that kick back after landing it was beautiful.
Even in Leon’s wildest dreams, he never could have imagined it in that fashion, breathtaking! Unbelievable! AND NEW
he is very good though he dealt with a world class wrestler and had better stand up game but he is sooo impressive its crazy im proud hes become the world champion now!
I think he probably did, that would be calling this a fluke, and this wasn't a fluke
@Snipes hahaha... oh yes, the old "I was winning till I wasn't" excuse. Usman got knocked out, give it some time it will sink in.
@Snipes with that logic Anderson Silva didn't deserve his win against Chael Sonnen. Chael won all 5 rounds until the submission. Leon at least won first round and Knocked the juice out of Usman.
Leon acting as if he was not ready to quit, he was a mentally broke fighter just hoping to survive the bell. Anyone with half a brain knows this was probably the flukiest moment in the history of the ufc. I’m glad Marty snoozeman got KO’d but let’s be real about it. Leon will lose his next fight…..
That walkoff KO was class 🔥👏🏻 big ups to Rocky! Legendary post-fight interview
Absolutely legendary. Will go down in history. I still can't believe it 🇬🇧😁🇯🇲
What a humble guy! Humbleness at its most.
"The belt belongs to nobody." amazing sense of humbleness.