EPIC Leon Edwards' coaches inspire him to incredible comeback win! | Usman v Edwards 2 | UFC 278

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  • Leon Edwards did the unthinkable by defeating Kamaru Usman and becoming the UFC welterweight Champion at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City.
    Edwards was presumably down on the scorecards and it took some INCREDIBLE corner advice from his team to inspire and incredible comeback victory.
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  • @ThomasMueller999
    @ThomasMueller999 Před rokem +9430

    "Stop feeling sorry for yourself" just pierces through everything else. I am sure that one woke Leon up a bit.

  • @veluta2549
    @veluta2549 Před rokem +6229

    This was quite literally like a rocky movie. Unbelievable leon.

    • @ricardoburyansky5504
      @ricardoburyansky5504 Před rokem +171

      The funny/crazy thing is his nickname is Rocky. 😂 This will go down in history.

    • @bigheadrhino
      @bigheadrhino Před rokem +157

      The contrast between the corners was also like something out of a movie, the calm, confident technical cornering for Usman vs the passionate emotional pleas in Edwards. Respect to both. Incredible fight.

    • @nathanberesford4139
      @nathanberesford4139 Před rokem +37

      They acc should make a movie on Leon edwards would be incredible, such a good story he has

    • @veluta2549
      @veluta2549 Před rokem +40

      @@bigheadrhino Yess, everything about this, the fact that the dominant champ won 3 rounds in a row dominantly, his coach telling him to keep it up with no worries while leon’s coach are pissed and tells him to get his stuff together and got a last minute KO. This is so beautiful and this man is literally rocky.

    • @veluta2549
      @veluta2549 Před rokem +12

      @@nathanberesford4139 Agreed man, everything about this was straight out of a movie.

  • @bighoss4743
    @bighoss4743 Před rokem +8601

    That “stop feeling sorry for yourself” just pierces the soul. Any man experiencing adversity can attest to it.

  • @1985reidy
    @1985reidy Před rokem +1476

    This moment will remain forever in UFC history.

  • @sillybear8567
    @sillybear8567 Před rokem +5410

    Leon's coach believed in him when he didn't believe in himself. Leon executed while his team set his mental trajectory in that critical last round. Truly amazing.

    • @AshishKumar-ok4uy
      @AshishKumar-ok4uy Před rokem +6

      @@cold_servo_pie where ?

    • @castleemperor22
      @castleemperor22 Před rokem +35

      @@AshishKumar-ok4uy about 2 seconds before he threw the kick

    • @cannonieh4469
      @cannonieh4469 Před rokem

      @@castleemperor22 I'm watching replay and don't hear that

    • @ganjahiwalker2641
      @ganjahiwalker2641 Před rokem +25

      @@cannonieh4469 it’s on Henry’s CZcams channel

    • @stoneroses8818
      @stoneroses8818 Před rokem +32

      Awesome coach... He didnt stop flaming the fire inside his fighter

  • @SilverKen15
    @SilverKen15 Před rokem +2056

    That coach gave him everything

    • @isinox
      @isinox Před rokem +20

      dude... don't take this away from Leon

    • @HEADSHOTZERO94
      @HEADSHOTZERO94 Před rokem +168

      @@isinox A fighter is nothing without his corner, don't take this away from THEM

    • @michaeljames3912
      @michaeljames3912 Před rokem +7

      @@will6792 obviously not, he spoke about how his father was killed when he was a teenager

    • @samm3916
      @samm3916 Před rokem +5

      @@will6792 his dad was killed when was 14? Dont make stuff up

    • @mmafan8214
      @mmafan8214 Před rokem +3

      @@will6792 casual 🤡

  • @barrbarr31u
    @barrbarr31u Před rokem +3052

    The way Usman would stand over him or follow him a bit and try to intimidate him even after the bell makes the knockout that much sweeter.

    • @EFCDKZ
      @EFCDKZ Před rokem +130

      Oh mate I wish he stood over Usman when he knocked him out

    • @Zavi1k2
      @Zavi1k2 Před rokem +24

      Usman will be doing the same when he ragdolls leon for five rounds again

    • @Zavi1k2
      @Zavi1k2 Před rokem +5

      @@barrbarr31u yeh that’s right but at least we can agree that he is 90 percent going to rag doll Leon in 5 rounds lol

    • @barrbarr31u
      @barrbarr31u Před rokem

      @@Zavi1k2 more than likely. But he got humbled in this one. He needed that. He was morphing into a douche.

    • @nini0935
      @nini0935 Před rokem +70

      @@Zavi1k2 I think we've already seen it in this vid, cocky usman got knocked tf out 🤣🤣

  • @ClarkeyMalarky
    @ClarkeyMalarky Před rokem +1723

    As he pokes him in the chest and says”stop feeling sorry for yourself!” It’s like a hit of pure Adrenaline goes through him unbelievable. So happy for Leon and his team. Hope Arnold Allen’s next for a title shot

    • @beverlypatama8148
      @beverlypatama8148 Před rokem +3

      I was rooting for Leon, but tbh people are making to much of the coaches comments.. It did not inspire Leon if u watch the whole 5th round Leon didn't really do anything! Until he finally let go with that kick and it was set up nicely!!
      But tbh Leon was mentally beaten in that fight!
      I will be rooting for Leon again, but he needs to get his hands and kicks going much earlier this time or else it won't go his way IMHO

    • @moodycxnt
      @moodycxnt Před rokem

      Turns out Arnold needed that kind of corner, his fight with Max went similarly except the end

    • @OneWholeMarijuana
      @OneWholeMarijuana Před 10 měsíci +9

      @@beverlypatama8148that’s precisely why the coaches words are so important. He’s down in the 5th and it seems like he’s already lost. A lot of fighters would have given into the pressure and not have taken the risk to go for that head kick but he did because his coaches repaired his mentality.

    • @beverlypatama8148
      @beverlypatama8148 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@OneWholeMarijuana i hear ya.. But it's not magic lol..
      In most cases a guy losing badly going into the 5th rd isn't going to come out on top!
      And to be fair, Usman stopped pressuring and got complacent which aided in Leon being able to get off that kick etc..
      Now with that being said, i was very happy bc i was rooting for Leon!!
      But idt the coach had much to do with it though..
      His coach was saying the same thing from the 2nd round on tbh 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @prince_ofmadness
      @prince_ofmadness Před 8 měsíci +1

      Coach literally transferred part of his energy into Leon

  • @badcarlos551
    @badcarlos551 Před rokem +5589

    Best cornering I've ever heard. He didn't need technical advice, he needed inspiration and that's what he got

    • @_PHISK_
      @_PHISK_ Před rokem +34

      💯

    • @TWOScottRage
      @TWOScottRage Před rokem +255

      Yep, they trained to a point where Leon knows what to do and when to do it. It was having to fire him up what was becoming the issue, and his corner did a brilliant job.

    • @etornamatupra9348
      @etornamatupra9348 Před rokem +104

      one of the coaches called the technical strike though which ended the match. watch again

    • @ianhoskings1199
      @ianhoskings1199 Před rokem +3

      Best comment on here. Saluted

    • @Chadgigington
      @Chadgigington Před rokem +18

      @@etornamatupra9348 a good mixture of coaches there

  • @jordanlovell8579
    @jordanlovell8579 Před rokem +10701

    That coach is my dad he has made the happiest son alive, pushed him mentally to show what makes a champion is my made of. And to know Leon as a friend and to see him capture the belt in spectacular fashion is a dream come true, Leon Edwards need more respect and recognition on his name! Stand up Birmingham 🇬🇧

    • @stephancccc8176
      @stephancccc8176 Před rokem +518

      What a hero man he was inspirational to listen to I have watched it over and over today.. respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @roadtoman6647
      @roadtoman6647 Před rokem +436

      No way bro. Your dad and Leon did well to represent our city of brum and Country 🇯🇲. Big respect. Your name looks bare familiar lol

    • @dbsolo
      @dbsolo Před rokem +353

      Your dad gave one of the greatest moments in combat ! Inspiring

    • @JPNoriega772
      @JPNoriega772 Před rokem +255

      Dawg this is awesome your dad has grown men in here crying 😢 😭 🤧, that was truly one of the greatest moments I've ever seen in life period man!! Tell your dad that I want to leave Florida and come train with that man he deserves everything good that comes to him. That was so motivationa!!

    • @jonesjay515
      @jonesjay515 Před rokem +76

      Wow. Amazing. Leon Edwards is really that guy.

  • @fdxdhg
    @fdxdhg Před rokem +234

    Coach was literally shaking when pouring the water. True intensity

    • @briangrimes1490
      @briangrimes1490 Před 7 měsíci +5

      I saw that.

    • @veesongcovers5921
      @veesongcovers5921 Před 13 dny +1

      Yeah. He was feeling everything his student was feeling. He was saying it as much to Leon as himself

  • @itsmedon124
    @itsmedon124 Před rokem +618

    Leon’s confidence is so low
    He looks sad
    He looks troubled
    But his team did a great job telling him to be the best and do what he must do
    And now look at him.
    He did it!🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @L_Train
      @L_Train Před rokem +35

      Fatigue will make a coward out of a man. Sometimes it takes someone else to see ones potential and help him push to get there. Good job coaches. Urgent but not angry.

  • @rayhanes1347
    @rayhanes1347 Před rokem +7836

    This is literally what it means to have ppl in your corner that truly have your back. I doubt he could have pulled it off without these guys words.

    • @rajatagrawal7016
      @rajatagrawal7016 Před rokem +361

      100% fact they were pushing him when he was counting himself out.

    • @DJL1NK
      @DJL1NK Před rokem +13

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @Thawhid
      @Thawhid Před rokem +69

      @@scladoffle2472 indeeed. They had to force the tiger out of him in another way

    • @lblanc8107
      @lblanc8107 Před rokem +24

      We need a CZcams mix between these lads and Pat Barry’s corny coaching of Rose against Carla

    • @jhardworkpaysoff474
      @jhardworkpaysoff474 Před rokem +1

      💯

  • @Bottomg7
    @Bottomg7 Před rokem +1856

    Stop feeling sorry for yourself!! Goosebumps after hearing that!

    • @andycopland3179
      @andycopland3179 Před rokem +21

      Was so awesome

    • @ROSH1503
      @ROSH1503 Před rokem +36

      Heard that live and I knew if that ain’t gonna do it nothing else will motivate him. Perfect words uttered at the perfect moment. Love and guidance to my man!

    • @joany7166
      @joany7166 Před rokem +61

      He read Leon perfectly , Leon WAS feeling sorry for himself. His coach snapped him back to reality and helped inspire that legendary KO. Hats off to Leon and his Coach

    • @ne1tu660
      @ne1tu660 Před rokem +10

      @@ROSH1503 played out like a rocky movie

    • @mestayno
      @mestayno Před rokem +12

      Coach never gave up on him

  • @yoitsyoboyjohnny5891
    @yoitsyoboyjohnny5891 Před rokem +424

    “Stop feeling sorry for yourself” I’ll never forget that. That shows how much confidence he had on Leon

  • @TWOScottRage
    @TWOScottRage Před rokem +691

    Everything about it was like a ending of a 90s movie. Leon had given up in his mind, but his corner were firing him up so much it must have triggered something to pull that finish out. Usmans corner was the complete opposite. Wittman was smiling, being cocky as always.. I loved it.
    This one, Bispings win, and Penas win is what makes this sport beautiful.

    • @WrestlingMMA3033
      @WrestlingMMA3033 Před rokem +25

      Wittman was smiling after he got knockout out and he is always smiling while cornering his fighters

    • @replicacity92
      @replicacity92 Před rokem +12

      90s movie ? More like a Rocky movie

    • @hulkamania5071
      @hulkamania5071 Před rokem +4

      he wasn't cocky, he was proud

    • @andrebirds6308
      @andrebirds6308 Před rokem

      It was a lucky kick😐 he’ll lose the belt in his next fight

    • @mrvicious5304
      @mrvicious5304 Před rokem

      @@andrebirds6308 a lucky kick ahahha this casual beaches

  • @zro2843
    @zro2843 Před rokem +2983

    The way his hand is shaky with the water bottle says it all. They’re all in for Leon. What a great team.

    • @arifrafique1439
      @arifrafique1439 Před rokem +122

      Well spotted. What a corner he had.

    • @xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx
      @xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx Před rokem +163

      Most passionate corner I’ve seen in years

    • @HipHopTheme
      @HipHopTheme Před rokem +41

      Wow just wow, I am happy for him and his team

    • @seanfriel2677
      @seanfriel2677 Před rokem +71

      Noticed that while watching it, they cared at that moment more than him himself

    • @ManoloSeFue
      @ManoloSeFue Před rokem +15

      Good catch.

  • @MichaelScottDunderMifflin
    @MichaelScottDunderMifflin Před rokem +3339

    The fact that Usman stared Leon down after every round ended makes Leon’s victory even more satisfying.

    • @juskicknit909
      @juskicknit909 Před rokem +117

      Facts I was just saying this!

    • @nathanburk8421
      @nathanburk8421 Před rokem +29

      I thot I was the only one to notice

    • @cosimabrown1072
      @cosimabrown1072 Před rokem +234

      Leon went to shake Usman’s hand after his victory and Usman brushed him off. His ego is wild. Leon is a champion in every sense of the word

    • @terenceteo1738
      @terenceteo1738 Před rokem +85

      ended it w usman staring up @ tha ceiling lmfao wonder if he’s awoken from dat nigerian nightmare

    • @everrunic8375
      @everrunic8375 Před rokem +32

      I dunno, I think that was just usman, as a champion, trying to maintain his confidence in dire situations like this. Like trying to fight his own mental demons by looking down on his opponents so maybe his fears won't get in the way?

  • @gosur6860
    @gosur6860 Před 10 měsíci +131

    I still come back to this about a year later. The "I'm not!" from Leon then Leon realizing that his body language speaks for itself, taking a deep breath and realizing that his coach is right and that he does need to pull this out of the fire. Absolutely inspirational

    • @Cmon_
      @Cmon_ Před 10 měsíci +2

      Great angle

  • @amstah
    @amstah Před rokem +253

    One of the all time greatest cornering moments in UFC history, turned into one of the most monumental dethroning moments in UFC history. Hats off to Leon, hats off to Leon's coaches, well deserved for all of them.

  • @saturnstar718
    @saturnstar718 Před rokem +1164

    "Pound -for-pound? Headshot---dead. That's it!" -Leon Edwards
    Wow, a legendary MMA quote is born!

    • @wils35
      @wils35 Před rokem +1

      Headshot Bang.

    • @perseenreika3126
      @perseenreika3126 Před rokem +54

      Pretty cold line

    • @slimesizecounts5873
      @slimesizecounts5873 Před rokem +49

      The way he did it, an execution then the walk off, gives me shivers. And the the line

    • @Ar1AnX1x
      @Ar1AnX1x Před rokem +5

      he made that knock out emote as well when Bruce Buffer was announcing him

    • @ameen7538
      @ameen7538 Před rokem +4

      Cringe and arrogant. He won't be champion for long

  • @jackthewinter5066
    @jackthewinter5066 Před rokem +1136

    "Stop Feeling Sorry for yourself!!!" That was the detonator to awake him.
    Inspiring

    • @BOZ_11
      @BOZ_11 Před rokem +4

      yep i was looking for this comment

    • @coreyfreeman6226
      @coreyfreeman6226 Před rokem +1

      He had nothing to lose at that point. Glad he woke up

  • @zeekrod8080
    @zeekrod8080 Před rokem +25

    0:22 iconic
    I am hearing Usman all day

    • @seanseany6481
      @seanseany6481 Před rokem +8

      😂😂😂 usman sounded so much like him man . Love itttt

  • @np494609
    @np494609 Před rokem +435

    This was the KO of the year. Not only was it a spectacular technique, Leon Executed it against a monster in the former pound for pound king

    • @davidmackie5850
      @davidmackie5850 Před rokem

      Well I think chandler will get ko of the year even though this one had way more significance..best post fight interview ever though is that an award?

    • @np494609
      @np494609 Před rokem +10

      @@davidmackie5850 well looks like Leon's got the award

    • @ravisingh5957
      @ravisingh5957 Před rokem +7

      Pound for pound what?

    • @np494609
      @np494609 Před rokem

      @@ravisingh5957 #1 ranked pound for pound fighter

    • @ravisingh5957
      @ravisingh5957 Před rokem +4

      @@np494609 i know what pound for pound means, i was just quoting leon

  • @awakenotwoke6930
    @awakenotwoke6930 Před rokem +1873

    When he said “Stop feeling sorry for yourself!” I broke down in tears, because we miss so much of our full potential whenever we accept defeat. I’m guilty of this so often in life. They didn’t let him accept it! They reminded him of who he was and why he was there!! Man this everything…💯

    • @godskingssages4724
      @godskingssages4724 Před rokem +103

      Me too. Me too. It honestly felt like he was talking to me. It is something I will never forget hearing it and will replay it in my mind every single morning.

    • @DatBoiMiggy303
      @DatBoiMiggy303 Před rokem

      Mm

    • @maxpainmedia
      @maxpainmedia Před rokem +2

      ‼️‼️

    • @mmaphilosophy
      @mmaphilosophy Před rokem +47

      Tears was a bit of a stretch but it definitely give me goosebumps

    • @godskingssages4724
      @godskingssages4724 Před rokem +73

      @@mmaphilosophy tears is literal for me. It felt like he was speaking to me. I’ve been going through a lot of problems in my life and this was a wake up call. Self pity is destructive.

  • @getaforeheadreduction6017
    @getaforeheadreduction6017 Před rokem +1970

    The anxiety leon must have been feeling in between rounds and for him to still pull it off amazing best sport in the world

    • @recko800
      @recko800 Před rokem +21

      Everyone was against him

    • @m-jay356
      @m-jay356 Před rokem +40

      I dint think dude had anxiety, he was tired and fatigued. Your not even thinking let alone anxiety. Just my 2cenrs

    • @oscarbuglass4746
      @oscarbuglass4746 Před rokem +6

      Because this was the fight of his life

    • @Charles-mv7sv
      @Charles-mv7sv Před rokem +12

      @@m-jay356 Mexican Martial Arts predicted Leon would play weak/dead until the 5th round. I don't think Leon was as tried as we think.

    • @m-jay356
      @m-jay356 Před rokem

      @@Charles-mv7sv oh ok

  • @Flavorstick311
    @Flavorstick311 Před rokem +62

    Don’t let him bully ya son!!!

  • @JapaneseAmericanaJiuJitsu
    @JapaneseAmericanaJiuJitsu Před 8 měsíci +11

    "Stop feeling sorry for yourself, well, come on then!"
    Unwavering confidence in his fighter and stuck to the end with him.

  • @lukegallegos1359
    @lukegallegos1359 Před rokem +1832

    "stop feeling sorry for yourself" tough, but much needed love and motivation. I saw the KO live. I'm still shocked. So glad he pulled it out.

    • @UnORTHODOXTaLENTS
      @UnORTHODOXTaLENTS Před rokem +9

      F’n PAUSE🤣

    • @jayq856
      @jayq856 Před rokem

      @Person mainly because of the moment

    • @Obiodum_
      @Obiodum_ Před 6 měsíci +2

      ​@@UnORTHODOXTaLENTSAt your grown age? Smh...

  • @Cbrown-yy1jc
    @Cbrown-yy1jc Před rokem +607

    See the passion in their Voices, no yes men, Genuinely Care about him

    • @asasipogi
      @asasipogi Před rokem +47

      nah u doin perfect! perfect game plan baby! -pat barry probably

    • @God0fCows
      @God0fCows Před rokem +2

      this was the comment I needed to read

    • @Lijoue
      @Lijoue Před rokem +7

      Couldnt be more buzzing about the teams win. Our brum lad done it

    • @stephenhughes5156
      @stephenhughes5156 Před rokem +3

      ​@@asasipogi I can't wait til Rose next fight just to see if her corner stops the BS lol.

    • @sayan7939
      @sayan7939 Před rokem +2

      Yes and the fact that it was on the same day when AJ Vs Usyk took place and AJ's corner was literally so dishonest to him makes this corner look even more special

  • @TheNeutralizer27
    @TheNeutralizer27 Před rokem +116

    Highlights are highlights, but this right here is special and timeless. We’ll all be back to hear Leon’s corner talk to him and us

  • @DiamondEmber28
    @DiamondEmber28 Před rokem +120

    That last speech gives me the chills...Leon Edwards is a champion now and nobody can take that away from him. Congratulations Leon!

  • @Chuwopington
    @Chuwopington Před rokem +864

    His coach deserves an award, this was one of the greatest moments in combat sports history

    • @jordanlovell8579
      @jordanlovell8579 Před rokem +52

      That’s my dad! 👏🏽

    • @Dana__black
      @Dana__black Před rokem +7

      @@jordanlovell8579 no that’s MY dad 😤

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB Před rokem

      Lies again? UFC WWE88

    • @Justkillnl
      @Justkillnl Před rokem +1

      @@jordanlovell8579 u keep spweing this all over but no one actually cares mate

    • @RLOJH
      @RLOJH Před rokem

      @@jordanlovell8579 prove it

  • @V_v_V_3301
    @V_v_V_3301 Před rokem +607

    look in his eyes he was doubting himself .... then knew it was go big or go home well done sir

    • @catslifethepurrsuitofjoy4000
      @catslifethepurrsuitofjoy4000 Před rokem +7

      I don't think he was doubting himself. He said at press conference that he was struggling and it was something to do with the altitude. He couldn't get it together because of lung pressure.

    • @stephenhughes5156
      @stephenhughes5156 Před rokem +2

      I think he was a bit pissed off at his trainer tbh. That's the impression I got lol.

    • @starkrusher7474
      @starkrusher7474 Před rokem +1

      He did what Jared cannonier should have done and actually changed something in his style

  • @javalavadingdong
    @javalavadingdong Před rokem +77

    This was a real movie moment. The cocky champ, the dejected challenger unable to get anything going feeling tired and defeated, the cornerman giving a very motivational tough love speech and then just as Leon is 1 minute away from losing he pulls off one of the craziest upsets in UFC history and creates a legendary moment

  • @I.Musaa2008
    @I.Musaa2008 Před 3 měsíci +7

    "Stop feeling sorry for yourself" just pierces through everything else. I am sure that one woke Leon up a bit.
    That “stop feeling sorry for yourself” just pierces the soul. Any man experiencing adversity can attest to it.
    This moment will remain forever in UFC history.
    This was quite literally like a rocky movie. Unbelievable leon.
    Leon's coach believed in him when he didn't believe in himself. Leon executed while his team set his mental trajectory in that critical last round. Truly amazing.

  • @donniepoff5476
    @donniepoff5476 Před rokem +815

    I am still so emotional about this fight. It was amazing! Everyone counted him out and he has an amazing “Rocky” moment to capture the title. It was like a movie… truly.

    • @johnnysanchez4996
      @johnnysanchez4996 Před rokem

      Emotional? Wtf? Need a psychiatrist?

    • @mohdnafisraza7142
      @mohdnafisraza7142 Před rokem +27

      One minute left on the clock, the steps were heavy and hands loose, the whole crowd was silent and announcers called his early defeat. It was there, the whole fight. He was feeling the pressure but it's not the same guy usman was facing before, leon wanted it more. Leon felt it more.
      The guys raised by gangsters, born on the great land Jamaica had the whole UK on his back. Bermingham was cheering slowly with their hands clasped and hearts praying. One moment for eternal glory, mom's love travelled in his veins and the rage of redemption drove him sane. He counted the shots, moved right to throw the left. Boom!
      Headshot and the king was laying dead, there's a new king to hold the mantle and leon showed why was the Rocky afterall.
      He faced the creed to win it all.
      P4P Who he said and shook the world, showed will against the adversity and everyone was looking at him now.
      The new welterweight king is here, leon the fooking rocky Edwards showed the world.
      Millions will be inspired and the sport keeps on teaching us all, "anything can happen to anyone"
      This is the greatest sport of them all.

    • @SuperDecible
      @SuperDecible Před rokem +2

      @@mohdnafisraza7142 What a great write up!!

    • @donniechant1357
      @donniechant1357 Před rokem

      Like a movie, just what I was thinking

  • @michaelherron4306
    @michaelherron4306 Před rokem +300

    “Stop feeling sorry for yourself” love it!!

  • @feagan1060
    @feagan1060 Před rokem +54

    Leon winning is my favorite moment. He's never gotten any respect and now he does. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. So happy for Leon.

  • @keatonsohal2909
    @keatonsohal2909 Před rokem +1271

    This is how Anthony Joshua’s corner should have been

  • @leccy9901
    @leccy9901 Před rokem +391

    Calling himself rocky never made any sense to me. But this fight was 100% like the final fight in a rocky film. Foot trapped, seemingly gassed out, then with a minute to go pulls out a spectacular ko. I love mma.

    • @sukisuzuki10
      @sukisuzuki10 Před rokem +29

      He’s called rocky cause he always got in fights in school

    • @leccy9901
      @leccy9901 Před rokem +12

      @@sukisuzuki10 thanks for the info dude 👍 couldn't be a better name for a man. Beat his apollo last night. The Kings name is Leon, long live the king

    • @arsenalfc210
      @arsenalfc210 Před rokem +2

      best sport in the world my friend

  • @rajbeekie7124
    @rajbeekie7124 Před rokem +96

    Leon had already felt he was going to lose, but his coaches felt he had a bit more left.
    “Stop feeling sorry for yourself." was all he needed to get him out of his personal defeat.
    We all need such inspirational coaches in our corners.

  • @sodipoayomide8229
    @sodipoayomide8229 Před rokem +74

    I'm Nigerian🇳🇬 and i love Usman alot, but seeing how Leon's team inspired him, even when he started doubting himself is truly amazing. Leon has had a rough time in the UFC and i believe he deserves his measure of happiness and success too. If Usman doesn't get the belt back, no problem, he's made already, i do hope this win is only the beginning of a wonderful career for Leon Edwards too. Congrats Champ.👊🏾

    • @bondrewd4831
      @bondrewd4831 Před rokem +1

      Marty juiceman got KTFO 😸. Get rekt.

  • @kuberakundela7680
    @kuberakundela7680 Před rokem +815

    that's head kick moment is probably one of the greatest moments in the history of combat sports considering the context and the way the fight was going

    • @denjipoochita7351
      @denjipoochita7351 Před rokem +1

      in ufc yes

    • @DaBigDirtyNasty
      @DaBigDirtyNasty Před rokem

      and it being the 2nd fight

    • @dxbbred
      @dxbbred Před rokem +7

      Not to mention the gravity of everything he took from Usman, and the exciting narrative the WW division will have now in the UK, Paddy and Molly on the next title fight card? Yes please!

    • @matijaslat2100
      @matijaslat2100 Před rokem

      dc stipe 2?

    • @whoisanyone6134
      @whoisanyone6134 Před rokem +1

      He is the one and only Rocky.
      There is no other.

  • @fernovids
    @fernovids Před rokem +467

    1:18 Edwards coach's hand is shaking. Shows how much this means to him as well. The emotions.....goosebumps

    • @MR-SR20
      @MR-SR20 Před rokem +15

      @@thelevelupcommunity His dad is dead

    • @Cradien
      @Cradien Před rokem +2

      @@thelevelupcommunity it's not his dad it's just his long time coach

    • @TemTsD
      @TemTsD Před rokem

      @@MR-SR20 lmao

    • @Tony_zr
      @Tony_zr Před rokem +5

      @@thelevelupcommunity not his dad. his dad was murdered when he was young dawg.....

    • @jameshardy6277
      @jameshardy6277 Před rokem

      Spotted that. That's the love he feels for Leon welling up.

  • @connorhall70
    @connorhall70 Před rokem +60

    I wish i had someone like that in my corner, just for life. what a guy, WHAT an inspiration. Need more people like that in the world.

  • @NDNstrength
    @NDNstrength Před rokem +19

    Look at Trevor Whitman smiling before the last round, he thought they won already. Leon served Usman and his whole team humble pie.

    • @maxpainmedia
      @maxpainmedia Před rokem

      Right? Unbelievable

    • @haziqk8012
      @haziqk8012 Před rokem +1

      nah bro trevor probably smiling when he saw usman getting ko'ed lmaoo

  • @hehnirichard6007
    @hehnirichard6007 Před rokem +229

    What passion from the coach. The old man was literally begging Leon to fight back. After the 3rd and 4th round Leon knew Usman has bested him. But the coach never gave up hope. That victory must have felt so so satisfying.

    • @R_W103
      @R_W103 Před rokem +5

      Let’s say older over old

    • @Chadgigington
      @Chadgigington Před rokem +1

      @@R_W103 hahaha right? The dude aint that old

    • @Chadgigington
      @Chadgigington Před rokem

      True, that belief was amazing. I recon most of us at home had lost hope by round 5...not them though. Amazing

    • @ddavis8988
      @ddavis8988 Před rokem

      @@R_W103 we'd all be lucky and blessed enough to be called old men. I love talking to old men. The sheer amount of wisdom and guidance.

    • @David-bl8lf
      @David-bl8lf Před rokem

      I’m with Damon on this. Old man is a term of reverence.

  • @MikeLavin
    @MikeLavin Před rokem +593

    It was a real life "Rocky" moment. Such an incredible, clutch KO after so many people, except his coaches and team, wrote him off.
    Congrats to the new champ! That was truly awesome

    • @appledough3843
      @appledough3843 Před rokem +7

      Bro it's wild how it literally is a real life Rocky moment lol crazy

    • @1ggg635
      @1ggg635 Před rokem +5

      @@appledough3843 yeah it was definitely a real life rocky moment to come back and pull that off in the last round was insane.

  • @Carnitch
    @Carnitch Před 8 měsíci +13

    Can’t believe it’s been a year already, one of my favorite moments in UFC history and I’m so glad I got to watch it live 🥹 went through all the emotions with Rocky’s corner 🇯🇲🇬🇧

  • @nilesrodriguez4343
    @nilesrodriguez4343 Před rokem +6

    Leon has one of the realist corners I've ever seen in MMA

  • @zmzmppi
    @zmzmppi Před rokem +171

    Had me dying when DC said “man I freaking love this guy” talking about Leon’s head coach 💯

    • @Mercurial.
      @Mercurial. Před rokem +14

      Yeah man I felt that though the heart when DC said that as if his Coach gave the blessing to Coach Javier at AKA for Leon to train there about 10 years ago now.
      Such a story this. So well deserved.

  • @mohammedfahd8908
    @mohammedfahd8908 Před rokem +394

    Literal Rocky moment !!!

  • @StayPrimal
    @StayPrimal Před rokem +36

    I literally had tears, fawk man. When I saw that water bottle shaking like an earth quake, it was obvious this coach was a million percent invested. Wow ...

  • @mikec5400
    @mikec5400 Před rokem +5

    ufc is gonna use the "headshot, dead" clip in every promo involving Leon now

  • @cryan6849
    @cryan6849 Před rokem +698

    I always thought he lacked that extra confidence needed to make a champion, now I see he’s team has pushed him over the line. I think from now on he’ll be around for a while 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @jacobraudies6191
      @jacobraudies6191 Před rokem +37

      I really hope he does stick around but I see Usman regaining the title in the rematch with a very safe wrestling approach

    • @JasonPatrick-tj4xj
      @JasonPatrick-tj4xj Před rokem +20

      @@jacobraudies6191 it will probably happen. And it will be boring to watch

    • @TerranceGeorge222
      @TerranceGeorge222 Před rokem +10

      I think he can become unbeatable now. He will be fighting in the craziest stadium in his own country now and the world supports him

    • @Qbair
      @Qbair Před rokem +11

      @@jacobraudies6191 If Leon stays in the center of the octagon, Kamaru will have a rough time. All of the takedowns were alongside the fence where Kamaru could get an easy doubleleg lift. Hope to more striking confidence from Leon to gain control. Bar miles the best striker in the WW division.

    • @Satsuionly
      @Satsuionly Před rokem +8

      @@jacobraudies6191 Not too sure Leon will be improving having confidence after this win. He’s coming into his prime turning 31 Usman is 35 this is around the time things start to slow down 1st KO loss he was winning the fight but not sure how his confidence and body will hold up after this….. (Unless he goes from Roid-man to Super Roid-man 💉💉💉💉)

  • @mohammedusman4616
    @mohammedusman4616 Před rokem +495

    As someone who is from birmingham, i am very proud of leon edwards , watching that live was amazing i couldn’t believe he came back in the 5 th round with such a beautiful KO win. Amazing stuff leon cannot wait to see his reign as champ 🇯🇲 🇬🇧 ❤️

    • @thiccortreat4457
      @thiccortreat4457 Před rokem +9

      Same bro I was so gassed to see him get the job done, well deserved after the amount of disrespect he’s endured, looking forward to seeing him defend in England 🙌🏻

    • @JackLearman
      @JackLearman Před rokem +29

      Ur name Mohammed Usman is that just or coincidence or 😂😂😂

    • @uzairhussain2872
      @uzairhussain2872 Před rokem +1

      Same bro man gassed

    • @aerokasyeal4840
      @aerokasyeal4840 Před rokem +1

      he wont keep the belt, mark my word, hes losing it on the first title defence lmao, he dont have heart for a champ

    • @Jez786
      @Jez786 Před rokem +7

      Big up Brumtown

  • @bryannunez9151
    @bryannunez9151 Před rokem +7

    That coach man … God Bless him and Leon’s team.. truly shows that they were all in their together

  • @pumpkineater23
    @pumpkineater23 Před rokem +475

    Love the way he didn't follow up with the hammer fists. He knocked Usman's ego to the spirit world.

    • @karaokekingskingdom
      @karaokekingskingdom Před rokem +23

      the avatar cycle has been reborn

    • @mbadi5735
      @mbadi5735 Před rokem +45

      Yea, he needed a check.

    • @yono4633
      @yono4633 Před rokem +23

      yeah man usman needed that ego check

    • @bryankowalczyk3982
      @bryankowalczyk3982 Před rokem

      Watching that arrogant juicehead get koed like that was the most satisfying thing to watch.

    • @basictruth11-09
      @basictruth11-09 Před rokem +28

      There'a nothing wrong with Usman's ego. The man fought his way to becoming champion and he defended his title each time like a Champ. Tonight he lost. ALTHOUGH I'M A SUPER BOXING FAN, THIS IS WHAT MAKES THE UFC MORE EXCITING, BECAUSE EVERY MATCH IS ALMOST UNPREDICTABLE

  • @jackm3720
    @jackm3720 Před rokem +132

    “STOP FEELING SORRY FOR YOURSELF!” That’s great from the corner.

  • @nevz1000
    @nevz1000 Před rokem +11

    The best corner work I have ever seen in the UFC by a million miles, and probably one of the best in all combat sport, UNBELIEVABLE

  • @pic5637
    @pic5637 Před rokem +72

    Watching this live and hearing Leon’s coach saying, “come on son, stop feeling sorry for yourself.” And everything else he was telling Leon between rounds really amazed me.
    He spoke with such conviction and Love for Leon. Mann it just made me want to see Leon win that much more!!
    It was such an amazing moment

    • @shunshun4861
      @shunshun4861 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Now, your going to have to get it out of the fire rocky.. Goosebumps

    • @pic5637
      @pic5637 Před 6 měsíci

      @@shunshun4861 Mann fr

  • @SirRichardofkent
    @SirRichardofkent Před rokem +277

    What a machine. His story is a humble one. A proper champion

    • @richardmorris7063
      @richardmorris7063 Před rokem +4

      He was very patient waiting for his opurtunity & very patient waiting for the right shot.

    • @Dettaoner
      @Dettaoner Před rokem

      Very satisfied , his team watching til the very end , proper .

    • @nivekmendez6376
      @nivekmendez6376 Před rokem

      @@richardmorris7063 sports history yes, World history is the opposite lol

  • @razmcquillan
    @razmcquillan Před rokem +204

    Can see Leon coach shaking uncontrollably as he pours water on him. That’s pure love and passion for his fighter.
    Not just the achievement of the fighter but the entire team behind him. All well deserving of that championship victory.

    • @JDSpez21
      @JDSpez21 Před rokem +8

      Honestly bro I clocked the same thing. Pure to see.. can see how much it means to them all

  • @philipbball6088
    @philipbball6088 Před rokem +12

    Now I only think of Kamaru's impression

  • @Takeabowson1986
    @Takeabowson1986 Před rokem +6

    From an English fan's perspective, I never thought anything could top when Bisping won the title but this really did. Vs the p4p, down on the scorecards, his trainer screaming passionately for him to dig deep and then BANG. Headshot. Dead. That's it.

  • @jameshilsdon8379
    @jameshilsdon8379 Před rokem +477

    AJ needed some of this motivation in his corner.

  • @sizzurpgts4650
    @sizzurpgts4650 Před rokem +127

    Do not feel sorry for yourself. I felt that. I am glad that his coach knows how to push his buttons.

  • @yamaFC
    @yamaFC Před rokem +9

    Leon’s coach literally shaking as he’s trying to give him some water and pump him up. Wow what a moment

  • @Youtubeisdump
    @Youtubeisdump Před 9 měsíci +2

    His coach deserves every bit of that win

  • @KingKeNNySlay
    @KingKeNNySlay Před rokem +327

    His corner’s encouragement in the round 4 will go down in history!

  • @zlatantherogue549
    @zlatantherogue549 Před rokem +163

    watched it 50 times, still can't get enough of the speech after round 4. Even better than Khamzats coach.

    • @sethismess
      @sethismess Před rokem +6

      man, me too.. chills every single time. Like a damn movie!

    • @TheRealMountainDewRock
      @TheRealMountainDewRock Před rokem +7

      Khamzat was just being plain stupid throwing away the game plan. So his coach's advice had a different tone

    • @Jacob_Spang
      @Jacob_Spang Před rokem

      no vid of the kick tho, 50X? really?

    • @AM2K2
      @AM2K2 Před rokem

      youtube search the rocky theme version...even better

    • @toasterj3643
      @toasterj3643 Před rokem +1

      well just keep rewinding it and playing it nothing wrong with that .

  • @slickfawn4579
    @slickfawn4579 Před rokem +21

    Leon’s corner had me standing up the whole fight . the emotion, grit, and love for the sport had me feeling like i was there. awesome performance . amazing fight

  • @mattevans6638
    @mattevans6638 Před rokem +43

    Goosebumps seeing this makes me proud to be British pure emotion that’s all he needed to be inspired what a coach and what a fighter this is what the sport is all about moments like this

  • @iammrsnesbit9729
    @iammrsnesbit9729 Před rokem +139

    Bro when he knocked him out in the last minute the gym literally exploded so excited to see leon on the Monday when he's back in brum.

    • @chadzard4
      @chadzard4 Před rokem +3

      My God. I can't even imagine how awesome that must have been. Leon has the heart of lion!!!

    • @zackrichards6331
      @zackrichards6331 Před rokem +5

      Bro I was at a bar it was so loud it sounded like a football field

  • @TJYLai
    @TJYLai Před rokem +252

    His coaches knew how much he had put in for this, and how rare these opportunities are. Many fighters never even see a world title opportunity, and so when they could they gave it their all during each round to edge their fighter towards the right mindset. Incredible stuff

  • @richardashmore6386
    @richardashmore6386 Před rokem +46

    I love Leon, I grew up a couple of miles from where he is from and I always felt very happy and proud of him and his success. I can remember the feeling of utter despair as the rounds slipped away against Usman and I could see that Leon also felt the fight slipping away. The cornering was just sensational and exactly what was needed, it could have come straight out of a inspirational speech from an unbelievable hollywood film. I'm so happy for Leon and his team. Everytime I drive past Leon's giant poster near Birmingham City Centre it makes me smile from ear to ear. The nice guy finally got rewarded for once.

  • @glock19aog21
    @glock19aog21 Před rokem +13

    My dad would always call my friends son out of love I remember being upset one time and he noticed and explained to me it was out of love and showing that he cares of them just as he cared for me, seeing his coach yelling at home and helping him dig deep shows how much he truly loves and cares about Leon 🤟🏽🙏🏼🤙🏽Respect

    • @onthecagemma
      @onthecagemma Před rokem

      The best corner speech ive seen so far.

  • @DonDonJin94
    @DonDonJin94 Před rokem +55

    HEADSHOT. BANG. DONE.

  • @vhsquality
    @vhsquality Před rokem +87

    It was like an ending to a Rocky film.

  • @bailey_613
    @bailey_613 Před rokem +9

    The guy shouting with passion is a real G! We all need pal like that man, he won this fight with his belief in Leon! Should've received a bonus himself 👊🏼🙌🏻

  • @bonsai4911
    @bonsai4911 Před rokem +29

    This was one of those moments in any sport that as he was getting advice from his corner, I started tearing up from thr genuine faith his coaches had in him. Pulling him back up from him just giving in to if it went to decision. What a great moment in the sport.

  • @matthewdunann
    @matthewdunann Před rokem +239

    I want guys like Leon's corner in my
    Friends circle, gives me the chills listening to him again, I honestly think this was a huge reason that he was ably to come back and win in such devastating fashion. Much respect to Leon Edward's, CEO of EPO down!!

  • @Cawhi
    @Cawhi Před rokem +86

    Straight out a Rocky movie

  • @avengingsylph
    @avengingsylph Před rokem +4

    Now that I look back at it....This was a dark souls boss fight for Leon.

  • @FattyMatty426
    @FattyMatty426 Před 5 měsíci +5

    Watching this never fails to bring tears to my eyes. Everyone needs someone in their corner like that. What an inspirational coach and effort by Leon.

  • @jonathanlee5442
    @jonathanlee5442 Před rokem +190

    It's just crazy to see Leon's corner never gave up on him after the 3 consecutive, very dominant rounds from Usman. I think everyone watching the game thought the game was over. What a teamwork.

  • @boxalarmtrading
    @boxalarmtrading Před rokem +104

    Man I’m getting goosebumps watching it back. A truly special moment in UFC history. Let’s go Rocky!

  • @Dusklizm2613
    @Dusklizm2613 Před rokem +4

    It's a real Rocky story like the losing the coaches the advice the hardness the struggle then BAAAAAM . flashbacks of his doubters came in then headset KO dead

  • @IAmKrazyKyle
    @IAmKrazyKyle Před rokem +84

    I will never forget watching this live and yelling at the coach to just give in. I though “The guy obviously gave up on himself 2 rounds ago, stop wasting your breath.” Boy, was my mouth shut about 4 1/2 minutes later with that kick. Rewatching this gives me goosebumps. Imo, Rocky wouldn’t have won without those words said to him, period.

  • @bachthe1st557
    @bachthe1st557 Před rokem +90

    Usman’s face is the definition of humbled when he got knocked out.

    • @johnnysanchez4996
      @johnnysanchez4996 Před rokem +12

      No I think he was just upset with himself. He had the fight won easily. He destroyed Leon, but got lazy at the end and paid for it.

    • @popfu1704
      @popfu1704 Před rokem +38

      @@johnnysanchez4996 One man got destroyed last night and it wasn't Leon Edward's.

    • @blackoutemzz2674
      @blackoutemzz2674 Před rokem +1

      @@popfu1704 I agree

    • @wils35
      @wils35 Před rokem +4

      Usman was given a Nigerian Nightmare!

    • @wils35
      @wils35 Před rokem +1

      @@popfu1704 I also agree.

  • @SliceOfLife100
    @SliceOfLife100 Před rokem +74

    His corner have been a massive part of his success

  • @infernalcapricorn
    @infernalcapricorn Před 9 měsíci +1

    Everyone needs a life coach like him.

  • @TerribleChaos
    @TerribleChaos Před rokem +22

    One of the greatest moments in fight history and it wasn’t even the fight. Obviously Leon is in a great situation, with coaches that can get the absolute most out of him

  • @dariuzjohnson9125
    @dariuzjohnson9125 Před rokem +83

    The coach who'd demanded that Leon pull this **** out of the fire is brilliant! Indeed, his inspirational words had willed Leon to victory 🔥🔥🔥

    • @tonyteti2060
      @tonyteti2060 Před rokem +1

      I agree it felt like Mickey to Rocky... freakin inspirational... the Rocky music was playing in my head

    • @arod6079able
      @arod6079able Před rokem +1

      When he told him that he's got to get ugly out there. The man was trying his best to motivate

    • @dariuzjohnson9125
      @dariuzjohnson9125 Před rokem

      @@arod6079able
      Yes, Dave Lovell was the catalyst in Leon's victory. Kudos to his other coaches; However, when Lovell said, "Stop feeling sorry for yourself..." Leon came alive. It was Epic!

    • @Blaze-ko3ts
      @Blaze-ko3ts Před rokem

      The coaches son has commented further up

  • @ficnearis
    @ficnearis Před rokem +136

    Goosebumps, his coaches hand was trembling with adrenaline. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

    • @100nb6
      @100nb6 Před rokem +6

      Good spot didn’t notice that. Crazy 👌

  • @rengoku7136
    @rengoku7136 Před rokem +63

    Leon Edwards looked like he was losing confidence in himself. His coach kept the fire burning in him!

  • @carloferretti8956
    @carloferretti8956 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Crazy Usman went from dominating, to never beating him.

  • @dennycraig8483
    @dennycraig8483 Před rokem +108

    Fair play to Leon and his team epic work guys..👍🏾

  • @martinvalencia6141
    @martinvalencia6141 Před rokem +9

    His corner never gave up on him, truely one of the best moments in combat sports history.