Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington: EVERYTHING TO EXPECT in UFC 296 [FULL BREAKDOWN] | ESPN MMA

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  • @bradcarpenter1881
    @bradcarpenter1881 9 місяців тому +114

    Dominick Cruz is the best at breaking down fighter techniques and strategies.

    • @justinava1675
      @justinava1675 9 місяців тому +26

      Like the gassing khabib technique w the face

    • @Meltymorty
      @Meltymorty 9 місяців тому +16

      ​@@justinava1675yall never shut up about one bad call he made Cruz is one of the best at breaking down fighters

    • @st.thomasaquinas19
      @st.thomasaquinas19 9 місяців тому +5

      he’s top 2 him and mighty mouse

    • @Ryan_the_maker
      @Ryan_the_maker 9 місяців тому +2

      Like Connor exhausting khabib by taking repetitive punches to the face and head whilst grounded lol

    • @skyrider4789
      @skyrider4789 9 місяців тому +1

      He and Dan Hardy is good.
      Might mouse has become way too bigheaded.

  • @interwebspirate
    @interwebspirate 9 місяців тому +136

    Sad that Dominick Cruz has done more to promote this fight than Leon Edwards has.

    • @sloth316
      @sloth316 9 місяців тому +33

      Leon promotes by winning, colby has to use a cringe fake persona…

    • @charleskageleiry7116
      @charleskageleiry7116 9 місяців тому

      colby fans are by far the dumbest mma fanbase

    • @kimjongunmoresubsthant-ser2812
      @kimjongunmoresubsthant-ser2812 9 місяців тому +6

      Nowhere close to how much Mario Rios promotes him

    • @sumiokodai1652
      @sumiokodai1652 9 місяців тому +2

      Rio Ferdinand promoted Leon

    • @dequavis3639
      @dequavis3639 9 місяців тому

      @@sloth316that’s the dumbest shot I’ve heard lol ur actually so stupid

  • @103Reeper
    @103Reeper 9 місяців тому +18

    Cruz can definitely be a great coach.

    • @DenseAzamat
      @DenseAzamat 9 місяців тому

      He coached back in the day when he was injured

  • @Deadpool1322
    @Deadpool1322 9 місяців тому +11

    Lol better than Cejudo's breakdown "you guys, Colby is gonna try to wrestle Leon while Leon will try to strike, ok you guys, that's something many of us can't see at times" (Cejudo voice)

  • @len3169
    @len3169 9 місяців тому +7

    Leon by “eye poke dead” 2nd rd!!!!

  • @SPARTANRTJ1
    @SPARTANRTJ1 9 місяців тому +42

    Cruz is definitely one of the best fight analyst in my opinion

    • @justdancetm2731
      @justdancetm2731 9 місяців тому +5

      yes he is trying to gass khabib out

    • @SPARTANRTJ1
      @SPARTANRTJ1 9 місяців тому

      @@justdancetm2731 I swear he smelled like beer and cigarettes 🚬

    • @boznation109
      @boznation109 9 місяців тому

      Leon doesn't promote bums! Strap season gentlemen

    • @RDSRDSRDSReDraguns
      @RDSRDSRDSReDraguns 9 місяців тому

      😂😂😂😂 funniest comment I have read all day

    • @brianhunte269
      @brianhunte269 9 місяців тому

      Cruz is the best fmma fighter analyst

  • @patrickbateman6190
    @patrickbateman6190 9 місяців тому +2

    Cruz is an amazing and well spoken commentator

  • @jg8963
    @jg8963 9 місяців тому +10

    Dom just killed that breakdown 🔥 🔥
    Nicely done !

  • @jackblack4654
    @jackblack4654 9 місяців тому +5

    Dominick and anthony Smith should both retire from the cage and just commentate

  • @jasiahperez9547
    @jasiahperez9547 9 місяців тому +22

    Great breakdown by dom 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @mico6691
    @mico6691 9 місяців тому +4

    Leon also does a great job of holding the fence and holding the gloves etc 😂

  • @handsolo1546
    @handsolo1546 9 місяців тому +3

    Cruz would be an awesome coach

  • @techmaster851
    @techmaster851 9 місяців тому +1

    cruz is actually great at this analyst job when he’s not being biased

  • @xftbllplyr2091
    @xftbllplyr2091 9 місяців тому +12

    Why isn’t Carl Gebheardt wearing Pillows taped around his fists? If you are going to be Colby, do it right.

    • @etherealentity7675
      @etherealentity7675 9 місяців тому +9

      Colby calls the cops combo

    • @jericho-tube
      @jericho-tube 9 місяців тому

      Lol, As if Leon does not have pillow fists. He can not even hurt a fly with his fist almost got Koed by Soyboy Nate 😂

    • @etherealentity7675
      @etherealentity7675 9 місяців тому +3

      @@jericho-tube Nate is OG

  • @charlescharlemagne4907
    @charlescharlemagne4907 9 місяців тому +2

    Cruz is the GOAT at breaking these styles down

  • @FloridaBoyz
    @FloridaBoyz 9 місяців тому +29

    Colby is going to be to much for edward’s is what this video taught me

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому +7

      nah the video taught us hes going to get elbowed

    • @len3169
      @len3169 9 місяців тому +6

      @@shreddedguy679”eye poke dead”!!!!

    • @paulphoenix6512
      @paulphoenix6512 9 місяців тому +7

      ​@@shreddedguy679Leon is getting mauled and destroyed.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому +6

      @@paulphoenix6512 we will see, 36 year old colby coming off 2 years out, never finished anyone will finish the champ in his prime, when leon beats him you better not run anywhere bratha

    • @RRrr-jo2zs
      @RRrr-jo2zs 9 місяців тому

      @@shreddedguy679put some money on leon

  • @GhoodVibez
    @GhoodVibez 9 місяців тому +4

    Love the enthusiasm Domenic!

  • @tgstk2
    @tgstk2 9 місяців тому +2

    awesome video, this is stuff i now know and will see when it happesn!! so informative and makes the fight even more exciting!

  • @eddie4071
    @eddie4071 9 місяців тому +9

    Keep this going. Lets go Colby

  • @Tompickles00106
    @Tompickles00106 9 місяців тому +2

    Dominic is the best analyst and commentator IMO
    Cruz is Essential for new people tuning in, he can break down everything simple for people to understand

  • @KonstantinZavizion
    @KonstantinZavizion 9 місяців тому +1

    great job by Dominick and his friend, much respect

  • @kaylek3874
    @kaylek3874 9 місяців тому +1

    The captions are gold. Kobe cumington 😂

  • @etherealentity7675
    @etherealentity7675 9 місяців тому +8

    He likes to pull back dial 911 and hug till the cops arrive

  • @AnshulJublisGasStation
    @AnshulJublisGasStation 9 місяців тому +1

    This video was great! I wish they would do this for every fight. Cruz is one of the best technical analysts in the sport!

  • @hectoribarra1245
    @hectoribarra1245 9 місяців тому +1

    Informative breakdown. I alway enjoy learning the intricacies of various positions & techniques that can be used as well as the tactical approach of each fighter. Keep 'em coming Dominic.

  • @vandanasharma6984
    @vandanasharma6984 9 місяців тому +1

    Dominick Cruz a nerd that’s why he so good at breakdowns

  • @BigRonBetsVegas
    @BigRonBetsVegas 9 місяців тому +1

    Domcruz breaking it down.

  • @jeffhabib6673
    @jeffhabib6673 9 місяців тому +17

    I can’t help but feel Colby is a bad matchup for Leon. Usman is much more methodical in his approach which is a big help to Leon. Colby is not going to let Leon rest and take his time. Should be a great fight either way.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      he will have to, he is 36 and will not keep the pace to completely stop leon

    • @BrushworkNL
      @BrushworkNL 9 місяців тому +1

      Washed out Diaz had him gassed and on skates in rd 5, Colby has more than a real chance.

    • @jeffhabib6673
      @jeffhabib6673 9 місяців тому +1

      @@shreddedguy679 Colby has the best cardio in the UFC. He doesn’t stop. His age? He’s 36, not 41. WB is 41 and still has really good cardio and he was never on the level of Colby’s cardio.

    • @mrspiff6955
      @mrspiff6955 9 місяців тому

      Colby will eat knees and elbows in the clinch for as long as he can last in that fight. Leon is not a washed 38 year old fighter.

    • @s2mey382
      @s2mey382 9 місяців тому

      Nah bro. Colby is a cake walk for Leon.

  • @Saveen-n3i
    @Saveen-n3i 9 місяців тому +3

    Leon Edwards take down defence is great - " cage grab "

    • @Triumphantchild
      @Triumphantchild 8 місяців тому

      This aged well.

    • @Saveen-n3i
      @Saveen-n3i 8 місяців тому

      @@Triumphantchild upsets are a part of gane

    • @Triumphantchild
      @Triumphantchild 8 місяців тому

      @@Saveen-n3i How’s that an upset? Leon was a slight favorite going into the fight.

  • @super-man1088
    @super-man1088 9 місяців тому +3

    Great job dom 👏

  • @janguvpes7518
    @janguvpes7518 9 місяців тому

    Excellent breakdown from Cruz. The UFC does not make the most of him.

  • @drakeshotplays
    @drakeshotplays 9 місяців тому +1

    ill never forget Cruz vs Cody Garbrandt (this dude pulled a Goku and did Ultra Instinct crazy how bad he made you look, I love rewatching that fight) wish Cody was more revered for such an awesome performance, I'll admit the dude has got his karma tenfold from that fight)

  • @ajdwyer1600
    @ajdwyer1600 9 місяців тому +3

    Leon had to beat the whole division for a title shot, Colby hasn't beat anyone in the top 15 of his division.

    • @n1troz_
      @n1troz_ 9 місяців тому

      Leon had to beat Diaz for a title … Colby had to beat the guy that TKO Diaz lmao

    • @999titu
      @999titu 9 місяців тому

      Exactly 💯

  • @kermitfrog593
    @kermitfrog593 9 місяців тому

    Man, that was a clinic.

  • @milwaukeeslim5211
    @milwaukeeslim5211 9 місяців тому +1

    It looks like they have a octagon in a furniture store

  • @Tomtomjameson
    @Tomtomjameson 9 місяців тому +1

    Thats thats s good take on the fight, i see the cardio of colby getting countered with a highlight ko from Leon. Dont know why but i feel this video makes my conclusion all the moe telling

  • @krantirai7645
    @krantirai7645 9 місяців тому +1

    COLBY CHAOS COVINGTON 🔥 🔥 🔥

  • @prepper-sq9yj
    @prepper-sq9yj 9 місяців тому +1

    Colby got a decent shot to win

  • @soufianb7912
    @soufianb7912 9 місяців тому +8

    Leons main wrestling defense is grabbing the cage.

    • @nunyabuziness8421
      @nunyabuziness8421 9 місяців тому +1

      jamming his fingers in everybody's eyes also😂

    • @Zydn5
      @Zydn5 9 місяців тому

      wrong

  • @eman.wlm26
    @eman.wlm26 9 місяців тому

    This is great

  • @InspireAnywhere
    @InspireAnywhere 9 місяців тому +1

    If Colby can get the take downs, Colby wins. If Leon can keep the fight on the feet then Leon might win...

  • @davidjones746
    @davidjones746 9 місяців тому +1

    praying for Colby to win ngl

  • @punchline9111
    @punchline9111 9 місяців тому

    Dom doing drunken mma in his basement means its time for PPV👊

  • @Brownmumba8973
    @Brownmumba8973 9 місяців тому

    Wait!!!! Isn’t this the guy who thought Conor was gassing out Khabib with his face?! Lol

  • @stumbras2000
    @stumbras2000 9 місяців тому

    Leon Smith fights this weekend?

  • @JabelsXY
    @JabelsXY 9 місяців тому

    I love this series

  • @LorenzoRodrigoAJamer
    @LorenzoRodrigoAJamer 9 місяців тому +2

    "But what makes Colby Covington the best striker is his wrestling." - Dominick Cruz @2:38

    • @bobjimbobjim9006
      @bobjimbobjim9006 9 місяців тому +8

      It’s a funny line but I understand what he’s saying, the threat of the takedown allows him to land more strikes

  • @susheelbahadur877
    @susheelbahadur877 9 місяців тому

    Leon is your fav fighter's fav fighter...

  • @Whatsthe_dill
    @Whatsthe_dill 9 місяців тому

    10 PUSH-UPS JOHN!

  • @jonathanmachado5552
    @jonathanmachado5552 9 місяців тому +2

    That is why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique

  • @Whatsthe_dill
    @Whatsthe_dill 9 місяців тому +2

    GREETINGS NERDS AND VIRGINS!

  • @tgstk2
    @tgstk2 9 місяців тому

    best part of the video........ seeing a masvidal bleed.

  • @Tompickles00106
    @Tompickles00106 9 місяців тому

    Dominic and Gilbert in the same room were the best

  • @wigzzborz6759
    @wigzzborz6759 9 місяців тому

    They forgot to say that Colby is constantly tyaying to put their opponents to sleep using his pillow hands 💀 💀

  • @mariolobos7120
    @mariolobos7120 9 місяців тому

    In 2023 they showing my highlights of Robbie and Tyron 😂 Colby is the jake Paul of mma

  • @arawiri
    @arawiri 9 місяців тому

    I think boxing and kicking is for brutes or self defense

  • @thomasnguyen3925
    @thomasnguyen3925 9 місяців тому

    No disrespect, but this is the same man who said Conor was fine when khabib was asking him to have a talk

  • @lukeparagas2056
    @lukeparagas2056 9 місяців тому +1

    Soo basically Leon got the tools to beat Colby

    • @RonniePTexan
      @RonniePTexan 9 місяців тому

      And Colby has the tools to beat Leon... That's why they fight. Anyone acting like there's no chance for a fighter hasn't been around fighting.

    • @lukeparagas2056
      @lukeparagas2056 9 місяців тому +3

      @@RonniePTexan say what now hahaha

  • @VeraxMusic
    @VeraxMusic 9 місяців тому +6

    As much as I hate Colby, and as much as I respect Leon, I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone in that Leon isn't generally considered to be at a HUGE disadvantage here. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm a bit confused. Isn't Colby just going to ragdoll him from the opening bell? I can't see how the chain wrestling will be stopped. I see him handling Leon like he handled Jorge. Hope I'm wrong.

    • @mrspiff6955
      @mrspiff6955 9 місяців тому +1

      You’re a casual fan if you believe that nonsense you typed.

    • @RonniePTexan
      @RonniePTexan 9 місяців тому

      ​@@mrspiff6955I guess Usman is a "casual" too because he said the same thing.

  • @kimjongunmoresubsthant-ser2812
    @kimjongunmoresubsthant-ser2812 9 місяців тому +1

    That's why Liam Edmunds has the most aesthetic physique

  • @DjSektor23
    @DjSektor23 9 місяців тому

    If colby wants to win he will gas leon out. Even if he fails to take him down he needs spend the first two round trying to take him down. If you remember the diaz fight leon was gassed.

  • @djm24able
    @djm24able 9 місяців тому

    How do you guys know how both of these men like to come?

    • @RDSRDSRDSReDraguns
      @RDSRDSRDSReDraguns 9 місяців тому +1

      Because Dom is the our gift from God. He knows everything. Just like he knew he was going to smash Cody G. 😂😂😂

    • @djm24able
      @djm24able 9 місяців тому

      @@RDSRDSRDSReDraguns lol no doubt 😂

  • @tuffneggah
    @tuffneggah 9 місяців тому

    cruz v song. leon in 3

  • @arawiri
    @arawiri 9 місяців тому

    If you get a dirty back itscgame over.

  • @srvbro1673
    @srvbro1673 9 місяців тому

    Great video....make your own youtube channel teaching mma

  • @patrickbateman6190
    @patrickbateman6190 9 місяців тому

    Colby Covington is winning this welterweight belt on dec 16th 2023.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      nah, he got smashed like dagestan

  • @heresthethingyouguys
    @heresthethingyouguys 9 місяців тому +1

    "I'm going to be Leon Edwards". Proceeds to act as Colby Covington.

  • @bencipherx
    @bencipherx 9 місяців тому +1

    Don gassed out on one minute of acting Colby 😂

  • @thelevelbeyondhuman
    @thelevelbeyondhuman 9 місяців тому

    Colby has never knocked out one person in his entire career. Let that sink in Colby fanboys.

  • @user-jy5ux1nn9i
    @user-jy5ux1nn9i 9 місяців тому

    Farm is on Colby

  • @patrickbateman6190
    @patrickbateman6190 9 місяців тому

    Colby via bedroom jiu jitsu

  • @djwright9347
    @djwright9347 9 місяців тому

    Colby fights southpaw.

  • @pupstart
    @pupstart 9 місяців тому

    Colby in trouble

  • @rohan8952
    @rohan8952 9 місяців тому +6

    2:14 my God Colby tortures his opponents. Deep down inside Leon doesn't want this fight. Everybody knows that. And new 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @len3169
    @len3169 9 місяців тому +3

    The WW division would be so much better with Colby as champ. Leon is such a BORING personality….

    • @craigadair128
      @craigadair128 9 місяців тому

      Yeah but Colby never fights and the division would be log jammed

    • @len3169
      @len3169 9 місяців тому

      @@craigadair128 that’s such nonsense…..he’s been ready to go for a while. He’s been promised a title shot…..I’m sure you don’t understand what that means financially but maybe one day….

  • @GorillaSanctuary
    @GorillaSanctuary 9 місяців тому

    Crazy how after this video I hate Leon Edward’s even more

    • @Triumphantchild
      @Triumphantchild 8 місяців тому

      You should hate him even more after he 49-46’d your boy.

  • @TheRealLesGutches
    @TheRealLesGutches 9 місяців тому +2

    Colby is gonna take that soul.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      colby got drowned and his soul snatched in there, u yanks have finally learned, leon is too good, he even took colby down and waterboarded him, sit down yank

  • @kidsgameschannel3416
    @kidsgameschannel3416 9 місяців тому

    Love Colby false and acting persona

  • @AnglandAlamehnaSwedish
    @AnglandAlamehnaSwedish 9 місяців тому

    ???

  • @Dr_1212
    @Dr_1212 9 місяців тому +1

    👍

  • @skyrider4789
    @skyrider4789 9 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to Edwards to send Crybaby Covington to the netherworld. 👊💥

    • @frankcastle4213
      @frankcastle4213 9 місяців тому

      Don't bet the house on it because you will find yourself in the streets under a cardboard box after Colby ragdolls Leon all night.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      @@frankcastle4213 hows that cardboard box kid?, you got heating in there?, leon drowned colby in there

  • @dion8962
    @dion8962 9 місяців тому

    Everyone knows Belal Mohammed should be the one fighting Leon, not Colby. Belal has earned the spot. Colby has lost his fights.. Belal has won several in a row to EARN that top spot.. just sayin f u ufc

  • @pugno_di_fuoco23
    @pugno_di_fuoco23 9 місяців тому

    Sad to see this delusional comment section 😢

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    @DONYAARANETA 9 місяців тому

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  • @cuban151
    @cuban151 9 місяців тому

    😅

  • @sandman62100
    @sandman62100 9 місяців тому +7

    Colby is a Diamond and the pressure only makes him harder, more brilliant, and more beautiful. In this story, Colby slays the dragon. He completes his redemption arc. He silences the critics. He proves he is the one true apex predator alpha lion. He will stand next to him at the urinal and show him who is bigger. And in the end, it will be Leon Scott who is sleeping like beauty and Wrecked like Ralph

    • @jasiahperez9547
      @jasiahperez9547 9 місяців тому

      Are you on meth ? Tf are you talking about?!?😂😂😂

    • @Meltymorty
      @Meltymorty 9 місяців тому +5

      Colby is an overrated glass jaw hack and still Leon Edwards

    • @Suliman-Hamdani
      @Suliman-Hamdani 9 місяців тому +1

      you are right

    • @etherealentity7675
      @etherealentity7675 9 місяців тому

      I bet you believe what your government tells you

    • @Suliman-Hamdani
      @Suliman-Hamdani 9 місяців тому +4

      @@Meltymorty Colby has a steel jaw

  • @funkspinna
    @funkspinna 9 місяців тому

    Go Colby!

  • @LaFamiliia503
    @LaFamiliia503 9 місяців тому

    Colby’s gunna beat Leon become the welterweight champ then move up an beat Strickland to get the middleweight strap an then move down an beat Islam for the lightweight strap an retire the best fighter to ever live

  • @jr739
    @jr739 9 місяців тому +2

    The cc says Colby "Cummington" 😂😂

    • @len3169
      @len3169 9 місяців тому

      You like that eh???? 😂😂😂🍆🍆

  • @stick9758
    @stick9758 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you imagine the sh!t talking Colby will do if he wins!!

  • @PageNo49
    @PageNo49 9 місяців тому +1

    Leon by decision is 0% chance he should have to find to knock colby out or else it would be Sleepless night for Leon... Rooting for Colby❤❤❤ I respect both

  • @youtubeconnollyfamily
    @youtubeconnollyfamily 9 місяців тому +4

    I just don’t see Leon winning guys. I’m not comparing Leon to Jorge, but I just think it’s going to look similar to Covington and Jorge

    • @dude9038
      @dude9038 9 місяців тому +2

      Yup. Leon's too laid back, if he actually got going quicker in his fights he might have more finishes. Colby gonna drown him.

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      @@dude9038 colby got drowned...leon even decided to outwrestle him

  • @dimisahn
    @dimisahn 9 місяців тому

    Masvidal, journeyman. Usman, close fights. Lawler, retiree. Leon Scott, anything can happen

  • @Undefeated0-0
    @Undefeated0-0 9 місяців тому +8

    lol I always laugh when they pull up Colby’s fights😂

    • @saliakamara9872
      @saliakamara9872 9 місяців тому +1

      Laugh about what? Him beating everyone by complete domination? I’m confuse

    • @draco2xx
      @draco2xx 9 місяців тому

      weirdo

    • @Undefeated0-0
      @Undefeated0-0 9 місяців тому +2

      @@saliakamara9872 😆

    • @uttamjeetsingh7451
      @uttamjeetsingh7451 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@saliakamara9872 Him beating geriatric old men.

  • @oss6209
    @oss6209 9 місяців тому

    Colby is going to dominate Edwards!

    • @shreddedguy679
      @shreddedguy679 9 місяців тому

      'proceeds to get dominated by Edwards!'