Leon Edwards' 8-fight Win Streak

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  • Опубліковано 9 бер 2021
  • Leon Edwards heads into his UFC Vegas 21 main event matchup with Belal Muhammad on an 8-fight win streak including names like Rafael dos Anjos, Gunnar Nelson and Donald Cerrone.
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  • @nooraldeen6637
    @nooraldeen6637 3 роки тому +3257

    UFC promoting Leon? The intern uploading these is about to be fired.

    • @Monsieur7295
      @Monsieur7295 3 роки тому +174

      He uploaded it while packing his sh *t

    • @isakdahl7875
      @isakdahl7875 3 роки тому +94

      Leon doesn't promote himself. The UFC does what they can with a very boring guy

    • @user-dq5hp8mz3p
      @user-dq5hp8mz3p 3 роки тому +149

      @@isakdahl7875 You say that like its unreasonable for your organisation to promote you when you are a top 5 Welterweight. Just like what they are doing now, he isn’t as boring as you make it out either. You probably weren’t a fan since he last fought. Most fans know Edwards, albeit personality wise he isn’t extremely memorable. That being said neither really is Usman, on top of that Usman decisioned people like Leon for most his career and only recently after being champ has he even got a big following. People are pretty acquiesced about Leon being boring and not a good fighter at the moment but thats the community I suppose.

    • @paulclancy2404
      @paulclancy2404 3 роки тому +72

      Long as he's not boring where it counts in the cage , shouldn't have act like a 15 yr old to be top guy .

    • @isakdahl7875
      @isakdahl7875 3 роки тому +20

      @@user-dq5hp8mz3p they do promote him. They just can't promote him well because he doesnt say or do anything interesting. Ive been watching long before Leon debuted.

  • @karikun90
    @karikun90 3 роки тому +4026

    Leon Edwards is like this mythical creature that you've heard about but never seen compete.
    It's like watching these highlights that were taken from another alternative multiverse

    • @meankronen8217
      @meankronen8217 3 роки тому +132

      Its almost like it is his fault, turned down wonderboy 2-3 times, stayed inactive for almost 2 years, the only big names he fought are guys who are 155ers, one of them in which Conor beat in less than a minute, just look at the size between him and RDA how that fuck was ever made and he still did nothing spectacular. This is not the guy who will hold the belt, probably ever.
      Side note: Dont forget he is only fighting on his card because the UFC removed him from the rankings for inactivity, they had to blackmail him to fight and even then he was fighting a guy who is not even in the top 10 and now he is fighting number 13 and thinks he deserves a title shot after it.

    • @karikun90
      @karikun90 3 роки тому +14

      @@meankronen8217 Yup, i feel like Belal will spoil the return for him. He was preparing for wrestlers Woodley and Hamzat, so he feels like he is more than ready to beat a nr 13 wrestler. I don't like this mentality, walking on glass to get a title shot. IF he fought wonderboy he would've already fought for the title by now.

    • @karikun90
      @karikun90 3 роки тому +19

      @Abdullah Jaber yea but he milked it, Daren Till fought like 2 times during the same locked down restrictions in the u.k.

    • @dmon_5
      @dmon_5 3 роки тому +7

      Yo this is facts😂😂

    • @gospelofgrace1
      @gospelofgrace1 3 роки тому +5

      @@meankronen8217 I feel like because of what happen between him and masvidal it will sell tickets and I for one would love to see them settle it in the octagon...

  • @facent523
    @facent523 Рік тому +630

    And this is why Leon Edwards has the most athletic physique

    • @alkaline8608
      @alkaline8608 7 місяців тому +31

      Aesthetic*

    • @emidetamales9800
      @emidetamales9800 6 місяців тому

      ​@@alkaline8608both

    • @LobotomyMeat
      @LobotomyMeat 4 місяці тому +1

      @@alkaline8608”aesthetic” doesn’t make any sense in this context. What aesthetic would he be referring to? Your correction requires correction.

    • @alkaline8608
      @alkaline8608 4 місяці тому +20

      @@LobotomyMeatyou don't know the meme bro. Your correction requires correction.

    • @francisluther6115
      @francisluther6115 4 місяці тому +2

      Leon Edwards proving aesthetics wins fights

  • @sithari518
    @sithari518 2 роки тому +745

    Holy shit the way Leon caught RDA in the air as RDA was going for a flying knee and transitioned into a takedown at 7:09 was beautiful

    • @NotRadeio
      @NotRadeio 2 роки тому +41

      Irl anti air

    • @hectorfaruk
      @hectorfaruk 2 роки тому +21

      Ben Askren made history as the fastest ass when he tried to make that move.

    • @anasshahid224
      @anasshahid224 2 роки тому +7

      Leon is a beast 🙌

    • @hungry6479
      @hungry6479 Рік тому +13

      leon is like the welterweight mighty mouse

    • @itsizzo1
      @itsizzo1 Рік тому +3

      fr i gasped bruh i was already saying to myself as it happened “damn leon actually was a powerhouse”

  • @cameronunderwood2717
    @cameronunderwood2717 3 роки тому +2765

    I feel like Leon doesn’t get respect because he isn’t a finisher , his technique is amazing tho

    • @someonerandom6208
      @someonerandom6208 3 роки тому +138

      For real, I love this guys style his style is such torture cause you really can’t do much, he has something to everything he counters the counters and is constantly doing something. If anything Leon Edwards might be one of the most unpredictable non-stop fighter in the welterweight division besides GSP and the other welterweight greats he has potential to be one of the greats.

    • @someonerandom6208
      @someonerandom6208 3 роки тому +10

      If anything he could possibly already be at the spot for one of the greats.

    • @cameronunderwood2717
      @cameronunderwood2717 3 роки тому +84

      @@someonerandom6208 I feel like getting beat up by him for 15-25 min sucks way worse then getting knocked out too , most fighters say the ones that don’t put you out hurt the most

    • @affordablepropertymaintena9213
      @affordablepropertymaintena9213 3 роки тому +12

      Didn’t Leon just knocked a dude out in 8 seconds

    • @hmanvlogs2956
      @hmanvlogs2956 3 роки тому +38

      @@affordablepropertymaintena9213 He saying he’s not a finisher, like he doesn’t finish his fights frequently, one fast KO doesn’t make you a finisher, Ngaunnu is a example of one

  • @ritwikverma5759
    @ritwikverma5759 Рік тому +244

    He's shocked the world and won the title with the exact same kick in the thumbnail 🤯

    • @kkm4581
      @kkm4581 Рік тому +1

      What if charles oliveira pulls off something like that

    • @kiabtoomlauj6249
      @kiabtoomlauj6249 Рік тому +6

      @@kkm4581 Islam's head kick is as smooth, in Muay Thai style, as Leon's. So while both Charles and Islam could do it, if they land, I think probability says if one man is to do it, it'd be Islam, not Charles.
      Both guys have elite MMA Muay Thai --- they could never do 100% Muay Thai in MMA because of rules and because the opponent is able to use so many more weapons than in strict Muay Thai --- but, again, Islam's elbow, kicks, and knees are classic, smooth Muay Thai, whereas Charles' approach is straight up, stiff. Very efficient, yes, but not as smooth.
      Islam integrated another elite feature to his Muay Thai: his elite head and body movements, borrowed from elite boxing. Again, contrast/compare that to Charles straight forward in aggression and keep the head center lined all the time... telling his opponent: you either move or I will clinch up and sub you.
      Can't do that to a next level wrestler like Islam (whose BJJ is a near-peer BJJ to Charles), unfortunately, for Charles, the next level BJJ guy, who has DECENT but not near-peer wrestling to Islam...
      (Anyway, I've watched Muay Thai for decades, since I was a small boy, in Thailand, so I know it, when I see a good Muay Thai approach... and there are many different approaches by different individuals...)

    • @josiahgonzalez942
      @josiahgonzalez942 Рік тому +6

      @@kiabtoomlauj6249 bruh you wrote a whole essay on whether or not a kick would land ? 🤦‍♂️ sorry that's just comical

    • @wisewigga7129
      @wisewigga7129 Рік тому

      @@josiahgonzalez942 so what, bitch about it...

    • @erenjaegerbomb8653
      @erenjaegerbomb8653 Рік тому +6

      @@josiahgonzalez942 there are people who contribute something to a space, and there are people who take away and undermine. Which one are you

  • @Erik_Shun
    @Erik_Shun 3 роки тому +89

    “I want Izzy in The Hidden Leaf Village”- Paulo Costa

  • @izelawrence2829
    @izelawrence2829 11 місяців тому +116

    This is exactly why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique

  • @benhollanders7911
    @benhollanders7911 3 роки тому +121

    "I want romero in a cuban chemistry lab"
    -Tony Ferguson

  • @EmperorThePro
    @EmperorThePro 3 роки тому +152

    "I want Mark Hunt in KFC"
    -Pony Ferguson

  • @WasimKhan-yr8nb
    @WasimKhan-yr8nb 11 місяців тому +42

    And that’s why Leon Edwards has the best physique

  • @EzzzR
    @EzzzR Рік тому +401

    Leon throws the exact same kick in almost every fight, his technique is so crisp when he throws it, surprised Usmans coaches didn't notice it

    • @godflow2854
      @godflow2854 Рік тому +28

      My man. Respect for watching after that amazing ko. He got the finish of all finishes to win the belt.

    • @strangehobbyist4953
      @strangehobbyist4953 Рік тому +15

      Yea and yet Cowboy manages to block it.

    • @godflow2854
      @godflow2854 Рік тому +20

      @@SlickSkiMask If he pressures Usman he wins. He's got the better striking and Bjj. But he backed up too easily in this fight. He's gonna be more confident after murdering Usman in the last minute.

    • @SlickSkiMask
      @SlickSkiMask Рік тому +2

      @@godflow2854 He was saved by Herb Dean resetting a working Usman against the cage. If Herb didn't interfere he probably would have gotten taken down. Also if Usman wasn't trying to entertain he could have easily jogged his way around to a victory. Leon was given a shot.

    • @godflow2854
      @godflow2854 Рік тому +31

      @@SlickSkiMask Usman was stalling without landing or advancing position. Ref did the right thing. Usman got send to the shadow realm son.

  • @fullmetal1766
    @fullmetal1766 3 роки тому +683

    He's been calling out Masvidal for YEARS and is being ducked by him till this day

    • @mardavdel
      @mardavdel 3 роки тому +50

      Masvidal would whoop him

    • @Saul1913
      @Saul1913 3 роки тому +303

      @@mardavdel 😂🤣, now that's a good joke

    • @mardavdel
      @mardavdel 3 роки тому +51

      @@Saul1913 what’s Leon going to do out strike Masvidal? Funny. What’s he going to do take him down? Masvidal has solid takedown defense and Leon doesn’t have anywhere near the caliber of wrestling that Usman does. Don’t get me wrong Masvidal won’t be a champion but he will sure as hell smack Leon.

    • @mardavdel
      @mardavdel 3 роки тому +20

      @@Saul1913 don’t let your dislike of the guy cloud your judgment

    • @Unknown-tk9dt
      @Unknown-tk9dt 3 роки тому +182

      @@mardavdel masvidal would get smoked

  • @gm-ns1996mg4p
    @gm-ns1996mg4p Рік тому +180

    working in silence, eating around the corners and when no one else expected it, in less than a year the guy who seemed to be the invincible champion won twice. congratulations Leon your trajectory remembers the from Charles and is an example of perseverance and overcoming difficulties not only in MMA but also in life. this expression "eating by the edges" we use a lot here in Brazil and it identifies a lot with Leon because he he was the guy nobody cared about fighting and today everyone looks up to him. as he himself says "look at me now"

  • @ChrisPBacon1434
    @ChrisPBacon1434 Рік тому +85

    Edwards and Cerrone were tearing eachother apart only to hug eachother merely seconds later. Great sportsmanship!

  • @dannynaylor5366
    @dannynaylor5366 2 роки тому +300

    One of the best all rounders in the sport.. Great stand up, great ground work and transitions

    • @dkillerbean8368
      @dkillerbean8368 Рік тому +5

      Fr

    • @whistle_missile
      @whistle_missile Рік тому

      Lmao shut up

    • @equalist6282
      @equalist6282 Рік тому +13

      Yea people don’t notice that even wrestlers could not control and keep him on the ground for long ..

    • @urmom-gv7zx
      @urmom-gv7zx 10 місяців тому

      i agree but imo he’s not great at keep people down for very long.

    • @S4KCx
      @S4KCx 8 місяців тому +1

      And great physique!

  • @yesDX
    @yesDX 3 роки тому +620

    I like that Edwards is so disciplined. He lands shots on his feet but then he doesn’t get too overconfident, he goes for the takedowns after landing combos.

    • @lambdalambdalambda257
      @lambdalambdalambda257 2 роки тому +14

      He's a decision fighter... I guarantee you're not buying a PPV or tickets if Edwards is the main event

    • @JonAfrica-vg7xq
      @JonAfrica-vg7xq 2 роки тому +27

      @@lambdalambdalambda257 i like him

    • @WoodzUppMediaTV
      @WoodzUppMediaTV 2 роки тому +10

      @@lambdalambdalambda257 Oh I am, if he's fighting a finisher like Usman🔥🤣

    • @invizzy
      @invizzy 2 роки тому +6

      @@WoodzUppMediaTV remember a year ago when people said usman is a boring fighter?😂

    • @Zizoujr11
      @Zizoujr11 Рік тому

      @@lambdalambdalambda257 atleast he’s not a nuthugger like Colby

  • @darkpassenger23
    @darkpassenger23 3 роки тому +400

    Bro when they did this for Tony his streak got snapped this better not be a new curse lol

    • @ultimatemegachad3487
      @ultimatemegachad3487 3 роки тому +41

      That was literally my first thought

    • @kingsmokes733
      @kingsmokes733 3 роки тому +63

      Same with Izzy’s 20-0 promotion with his fight against the lucky hangman’s rope Poland Warrior.

    • @spirrows2.069
      @spirrows2.069 3 роки тому +1

      don't jinx it

    • @dans4270
      @dans4270 3 роки тому +11

      Tony's way better than Edward's lol

    • @saiyanhashem8380
      @saiyanhashem8380 3 роки тому +21

      @@kingsmokes733 I'm not sure if "lucky" is the word when Izzy got outclassed by Jan in every possible way.

  • @boxingwithben1510
    @boxingwithben1510 3 роки тому +35

    Leon is so underrated. BJJ - Tick. Wrestling - Tick. Kickboxing - Tick. Chin - Tick. Cardio - Tick. Range Management - Tick. Timing - Tick. Fight IQ - Tick. He's a jack of all trades, although I'd say a master of none would be an unfair assumption, his wrestling is sublime and his hands are very fast and very accurate. He's a threat.

    • @solaronteck6871
      @solaronteck6871 Рік тому +2

      Good analysis

    • @Zizoujr11
      @Zizoujr11 4 місяці тому +2

      He also throws every strike like he’s trying to kill you lol. One of the hardest hitting welter weights

    • @ashtonroberts4628
      @ashtonroberts4628 4 місяці тому +1

      Coz he as the personality of a stone 🙄

    • @tyler2102
      @tyler2102 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Zizoujr11what gives you this opinion ?

  • @Airestotle09
    @Airestotle09 2 роки тому +176

    Fights like a grandmaster. So clean and precise, he’s gonna go far

  • @kmwsavaki
    @kmwsavaki 3 роки тому +742

    “ I Want Jeff Bezos in Amazon ”
    - El Cucuy -

    • @mr.x8948
      @mr.x8948 3 роки тому +12

      I want Elon Musk on Mars
      -Tony Ferguson

    • @letstalknow119
      @letstalknow119 3 роки тому +4

      Hopefully this clown will get Islam next.....

    • @brianscalabrine7811
      @brianscalabrine7811 3 роки тому +6

      @@letstalknow119 whateva u say cornball

    • @newsgap3682
      @newsgap3682 3 роки тому +1

      @@brianscalabrine7811 Conor fan spotted. “Lets talk now! Lets talk. My country, my religion, my father.” Was a bad night for your boy.

    • @brianscalabrine7811
      @brianscalabrine7811 3 роки тому +2

      @@newsgap3682 wrong I’m a Ferguson fan Conner wasn’t even mentioned and I remember The Eagle dodgin Ferguson 5 times 😂😂😂

  • @the.martianrei3323
    @the.martianrei3323 3 роки тому +1033

    Watching this made me realize just how much damage Donald Cerrone has taken.

    • @Goatlinton
      @Goatlinton 3 роки тому +63

      yeah watching him deteriorate interview after interview over the past decade has not been fun 😢

    • @tmac0152
      @tmac0152 3 роки тому +74

      I'm surprised he hasn't retired sooner with all the damage from mcgregor and justin gaethje as well

    • @achmaddmitri9090
      @achmaddmitri9090 3 роки тому +42

      Cowboy took so much damage before he even not sparring anymore

    • @slxyerxo
      @slxyerxo 3 роки тому +15

      Donald cerrones ass lol he's just another journeyman

    • @tmac0152
      @tmac0152 3 роки тому +4

      @@slxyerxo Just a bruiser

  • @ahdhae1141
    @ahdhae1141 10 місяців тому +8

    This why Leon Edwards have a aesthetic physic

  • @tylerc8745
    @tylerc8745 Рік тому +28

    Who’s here after the Usman knockout 👋

  • @CazWitDaCash
    @CazWitDaCash 3 роки тому +332

    Leon is a beast that is overlooked. Its always nice to see him slicing people up with those elbows.

    • @Goatlinton
      @Goatlinton 3 роки тому +21

      hellbows*

    • @frosty2.010
      @frosty2.010 3 роки тому +8

      6:21 lol leon has been saying it before Usman.

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 3 роки тому +1

      I dont think people care about wins so much, because of his personality.
      He is genuinly a bitch of a person

    • @dans4270
      @dans4270 3 роки тому

      Not really. He's fighting has beens lol

    • @Z4N3
      @Z4N3 3 роки тому +2

      Or being sliced up with a 3 piece (I'm sorry I saw the opportunity and took it)

  • @youtubeaccount5337
    @youtubeaccount5337 3 роки тому +410

    People have no idea how good that Tumenov win was/is at the time. I think people really underrate how good Leon is everywhere, he's gonna cause problems for everyone.

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 3 роки тому +14

      I dont think people care about wins so much, because of his personality.
      He is genuinly a bitch of a person

    • @MrSturdystratus
      @MrSturdystratus 3 роки тому +11

      Does have potential no doubt but his best wins are againat an old ass rda and cowboy so lets just wait a bit and see what he does. Even if he beats Muhammad yippy do

    • @youtubeaccount5337
      @youtubeaccount5337 3 роки тому +64

      @@MrSturdystratus Disagree, his best win is Luque. But more importantly this shows him outstriking Luque & Cerrone, clinching well with RDA & Cerrone & out grappling Tumenov.
      There aren't many guys out here who would have those same highlights. To be that well rounded is impressive against any competition in the top 15, which a lot of these opponents are/were.
      When guys like Masvidal & Colby are turning him down, that should tell you all about how good he is.

    • @Giove83
      @Giove83 3 роки тому +3

      Totally agree mate very legitimate win for leon

    • @Unknown-tk9dt
      @Unknown-tk9dt 3 роки тому +15

      @@vipr1142 how so

  • @grimripper1400
    @grimripper1400 Рік тому +6

    Dos Anjos has never taken an easy fight in his career.

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому +2

      Facts the amount of beasts he faced is literally insaneeee

    • @ninjavibez4696
      @ninjavibez4696 2 місяці тому

      Don’t make no sense!! I think his career is legit HOF worthy, although some may not agree.

  • @chandradas9404
    @chandradas9404 Рік тому +9

    When this vedio was released everyone said he's all hype and Usman will destroy him look at him, look at him now defeated Usman×2 One of the best all-rounder of Welterweight division history .

  • @eezdung
    @eezdung 3 роки тому +493

    Hope leon fights more would love to see him fight again.

  • @Jarjardoinks
    @Jarjardoinks 3 роки тому +183

    Crazy how Leon was winning but still was like “I don’t know man” when cerrone pointed to the center lol

    • @r1e924
      @r1e924 3 роки тому +121

      Standing in the center of the octagon, wildly trading punches when you are ahead on the score card is the dumbest thing to do. I'm sure those yelling at him include his coaches, thus his hesitation.

    • @dawg4769
      @dawg4769 3 роки тому +16

      Leon is overrated he couldn’t even finish an old cerrone

    • @mandown5599
      @mandown5599 3 роки тому +43

      @@dawg4769 cerrone is a Legend
      Could you finish him

    • @botondbakos5954
      @botondbakos5954 3 роки тому +47

      @@dawg4769 that was before Cerrone was completely washed up

    • @thomo7651
      @thomo7651 3 роки тому +55

      @@dawg4769 gsp didnt finish much people does that make him overrated

  • @itsharrybo
    @itsharrybo 3 роки тому +46

    I like Leon's fighting style, adequate power for adequate damage and wins, doesn't overdo it

  • @jugsgalore843
    @jugsgalore843 3 роки тому +53

    He's amazing . Complete fighter.

  • @ddrliverpool7297
    @ddrliverpool7297 3 роки тому +119

    " I want Darren till, in Birmingham" - Tony Ferg

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +20

      'I want shit memes, constantly spammed'
      - *dumb mma fans*

    • @bobmoegrabi
      @bobmoegrabi 3 роки тому +12

      @@nietzschean3138 stop spamming the same comment everywhere

    • @kingsmokes733
      @kingsmokes733 3 роки тому +1

      Kevin Lee VS Mike Perry

    • @dougdimmadome331
      @dougdimmadome331 3 роки тому

      " isn't he awesome " 😁😁

    • @johnclarkeboy3643
      @johnclarkeboy3643 3 роки тому +1

      @@bobmoegrabi Isn’t he fucking awesome

  • @abelincoln9856
    @abelincoln9856 3 роки тому +179

    “I want Fabricio in Brazil”
    -Tony Ferguson

    • @davidmf2423
      @davidmf2423 3 роки тому +1

      The interim lightweight heavyweight title

    • @eetfuk3571
      @eetfuk3571 2 роки тому +1

      bye, Felicia.

  • @anushnayak5911
    @anushnayak5911 Рік тому +12

    Leon looks like the kind of guy who could've a 10 fight win streak, with the 10th being a KO

  • @ZidanAGF
    @ZidanAGF 11 місяців тому +3

    The most aesthetic man on the planet the myth the Legend Leon edward

  • @callumsteed8268
    @callumsteed8268 3 роки тому +567

    Leon edwards is gonna have an easy night if he doesn't feel the ring rust that much

    • @user-ef5nd6yu5r
      @user-ef5nd6yu5r 3 роки тому +51

      I really think you’re underestimating Belal

    • @killamaniac57
      @killamaniac57 3 роки тому +12

      @@user-ef5nd6yu5r FACTS. I agree.

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +124

      @@user-ef5nd6yu5r I think you're overestimating Belal and underestimating Leon Edward's ability to get a decision win.

    • @callumsteed8268
      @callumsteed8268 3 роки тому +7

      @@user-ef5nd6yu5r nah I'm not he is tough af man I just think edwards has a more diverse skill set

    • @misaelmendoza9725
      @misaelmendoza9725 3 роки тому +1

      @@callumsteed8268 well Belal has good durability and cardio, watch that dudes fights

  • @disfibulator
    @disfibulator 3 роки тому +87

    I think he's less in the forefront because of so many decision wins, but he's fighting some of the best in arguably the hardest division and they aren't boring decisions. I show up when he fights.

  • @chrisblondin5540
    @chrisblondin5540 Рік тому +6

    Notice how he isn't 1 dimensional,he can finish you anywhere,real mixed martial artist

  • @David-mh4vk
    @David-mh4vk Рік тому +7

    Leon's just a true mixed martial artist. He just took his game to another level completely. He entered that bout with solidified top 5 contender status. He fought at a high rate year after year and even had a lone loss to Usman from the dawn of both UFC careers. After that he began pillaging through the welterweight division. I mean no journeymen in the organization were safe. With his dominant win over former champion and Jiu-Jitsu specialist Rafael Dos Anjos and his back and forth war over Nate Diaz he made a clear statement. He had dispatched top tier guys and now he wanted his run back from Kamaru. He showed up with his heart and chin fully intact.

  • @Kekwksnwo393
    @Kekwksnwo393 3 роки тому +204

    *"I want Conor in Russia"*
    -Tony Ferguson

  • @Sqauredcircleboxing
    @Sqauredcircleboxing 3 роки тому +31

    Leon Edwards has one of the best kicks in the game

    • @CazWitDaCash
      @CazWitDaCash 3 роки тому +14

      His distance control is really good and his clinch his nasty. His elbow will just rip you apart

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +1

      lmao

    • @user-te6ru8kw3h
      @user-te6ru8kw3h 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah and his eye gouges are real fight-enders.

    • @eetfuk3571
      @eetfuk3571 Рік тому +5

      he just kicked Usman into the Valhalla.

    • @Tony_zr
      @Tony_zr Рік тому +1

      This aged well he used his best kick and killed Marty Juicemam 🧃.

  • @es8098
    @es8098 Рік тому +5

    That thumbnail is exactly how he became champion

  • @mithunnair8587
    @mithunnair8587 10 місяців тому +4

    This is why leon edwards has the best physique in the UFC

    • @qui6038
      @qui6038 9 місяців тому

      *in the universe

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому

      His physique cures cancer

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 3 роки тому +88

    Leon Edward's is super underrated, happy to see him getting the spotlight and the chance to shine 😃

    • @user-te6ru8kw3h
      @user-te6ru8kw3h 3 роки тому +3

      And wasn't the underrated darling shining in the spotlight, with Belal's eyeball sclera dripping from his fingernails. A proud moment for the criminally underrated Brummie.

    • @eetfuk3571
      @eetfuk3571 Рік тому +7

      the day came.

    • @mithunnair8587
      @mithunnair8587 10 місяців тому +1

      This is why leon edwards has the best physique in the UFC

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому +1

      Leon is the man now soooo deserved

  • @tsquirrel8675
    @tsquirrel8675 3 роки тому +129

    Leon Scott is gonna get the Tony Ferguson treatment by the UFC

    • @chinesedana1567
      @chinesedana1567 3 роки тому +14

      The Robert Whittaker treatment

    • @isakdahl7875
      @isakdahl7875 3 роки тому +4

      That's what he deserves

    • @Monsieur7295
      @Monsieur7295 3 роки тому +7

      @@isakdahl7875 why would he deserve to be treated that way?

    • @kimjong699
      @kimjong699 3 роки тому

      Charles Olivera is getting that treatment right now

    • @isakdahl7875
      @isakdahl7875 3 роки тому

      @@Monsieur7295 he doesn't promote himself. Why should the UFC give him any favours?

  • @gregmoore167
    @gregmoore167 Рік тому +2

    Leon's wrestling and grappling was so overlooked!

  • @gm-ns1996mg4p
    @gm-ns1996mg4p Рік тому +6

    today we are looking at the man who ended usman's reign and beat him twice

  • @ElliotCoulling
    @ElliotCoulling 3 роки тому +183

    Leon “goes the distance” Edwards.
    I still think he’s an excellent fighter tho 👊🏻

    • @shanejr4942
      @shanejr4942 3 роки тому +12

      He is but his demeanor and fight style will zzz's anyone... at the end of the day this is sports entertainment and he is terrible at the entertaining part

    • @kraken7784
      @kraken7784 2 роки тому +30

      @@shanejr4942 I think winning is entertaining. I hate to see someone promote the fuck out of a fight and get the shit kicked out of them

    • @Cnut_the_grape
      @Cnut_the_grape 2 роки тому +23

      @@shanejr4942 this isn't sports entertainment, this is sports.

    • @sostuh7158
      @sostuh7158 2 роки тому +12

      @@Cnut_the_grape he thinks it’s wwe 😹

    • @alexisfrias208able
      @alexisfrias208able Рік тому

      @@shanejr4942 agreed

  • @rollo_tomasi3853
    @rollo_tomasi3853 3 роки тому +162

    " *Dan Hardy was never my friend* " - UFC

    • @rewmeister
      @rewmeister 3 роки тому +3

      huh? he is taking a break he was not fired like i keep seeing online

    • @isakdahl7875
      @isakdahl7875 3 роки тому +11

      @@rewmeister he was fired

    • @burlhorse61
      @burlhorse61 3 роки тому

      @Matt Reid think he's being sarcastic

    • @rewmeister
      @rewmeister 3 роки тому +6

      @@isakdahl7875 daaaamn. I'm gonna miss his commentary. Full Reptile has good content with Dan

    • @Goatlinton
      @Goatlinton 3 роки тому +6

      @@burlhorse61 thats not really sarcasm and not funny i just dont see the point in that comment

  • @clashercode8455
    @clashercode8455 3 роки тому +59

    Calm, composed, focussed. This man reminds me of Brucelee's quote "Be like water". He can see punches, kicks, knees and every attack clearly and avoids it and goes with the flow.

    • @wontmiss2569
      @wontmiss2569 2 роки тому +5

      enter nate diaz

    • @jotave3211
      @jotave3211 Рік тому

      @@wontmiss2569 Lol

    • @shershahiqbal6792
      @shershahiqbal6792 7 місяців тому

      how do you feel about this statement that aged like milk@@wontmiss2569

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому

      ​@@wontmiss2569I mean he did for 24 minutes but yeah love Leon love Nate but Leon can forever thank Nate for not finishing him Nate just pointed at him and showboated😂

  • @fergonzalez8748
    @fergonzalez8748 Рік тому +5

    damn that thumbnail aged really well

  • @derschwachling6352
    @derschwachling6352 3 роки тому +196

    "I want Tony Ferguson in Mexico"
    - Tony Ferguson

    • @kingsmokes733
      @kingsmokes733 3 роки тому +5

      Diaz VS Ferguson @175 in Mexico.

    • @chibareeba
      @chibareeba 3 роки тому +1

      Isn't he fucking awesome?

  • @KC-cl4ii
    @KC-cl4ii 3 роки тому +65

    Leon is criminally underrated hopefully he gets it done saturday to remind everyone he is a problem in the 170 division

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +3

      Huge problem for everyone keeping their eyes open.

    • @omak723
      @omak723 3 роки тому

      Usman will beat him again

    • @KC-cl4ii
      @KC-cl4ii 3 роки тому +8

      @@omak723 Usman on another level but Leon should at least get the title fight

    • @andreidicu5717
      @andreidicu5717 3 роки тому +1

      He hasnt fought in more than 3 years. The guy doesnt like to fight

    • @frosty2.010
      @frosty2.010 3 роки тому +1

      6:21 lol leon has been saying it before Usman.

  • @Kingganggriddy
    @Kingganggriddy 6 місяців тому +3

    He seems pretty chill

  • @eetfuk3571
    @eetfuk3571 Рік тому +5

    and he just got his belt.

  • @bryanpanamera
    @bryanpanamera 3 роки тому +48

    "I want Cejudo in Hollywood" ~Aljo

  • @HWKingdom
    @HWKingdom 3 роки тому +161

    Edwards just needs some finishes in order for people to keep talking about him

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +14

      We'll be waiting till doomsday.

    • @ettorebugatti9354
      @ettorebugatti9354 3 роки тому +22

      Well, they made this video because they couldn't do the "top finishes" video with him because the video would be like 1 minute long.

    • @mitchwallace4756
      @mitchwallace4756 3 роки тому +7

      Dude isn’t a finisher. Just grinds for points.

    • @ericwilliams8613
      @ericwilliams8613 3 роки тому +5

      @Marcus Middleton let go of what?u sighs it yourself he winning the fight why be an idiot and exchange with him abs risk getting knocked out knowing im fucking winning the fight lol what sense dies that make bruh come on🤦🏿

    • @user-te6ru8kw3h
      @user-te6ru8kw3h 3 роки тому

      Or to gouge some more eyes, that'll keep tongues wagging for sure.

  • @renehaitjema7841
    @renehaitjema7841 Рік тому +6

    The way he catches dos anjos's flying knee and put him on the ground is epic

  • @joseduarte3235
    @joseduarte3235 2 роки тому +20

    Never paid attention to him and I regret it. Dude so smooth. Never seems panics. When put in tough situation always counters it

  • @benjaminmajorUT
    @benjaminmajorUT 3 роки тому +53

    I took a break from watching Peaky Blinders to check this video out, I just can't seem to get away from Birmingham peoples

    • @cprezutube
      @cprezutube 2 роки тому +1

      Fookin aye mate can’t wait for season 6

  • @iluvmyboba
    @iluvmyboba 3 роки тому +74

    Edwards is unreal. We definitely need to see more of this man.

    • @kennypowers3654
      @kennypowers3654 3 роки тому +7

      Don't worry every time he fights you get at least 15 minutes of footage to watch

    • @Tony_zr
      @Tony_zr Рік тому +3

      and you will especially after being able to replay that knockout he just had on Usman for years to come humbled that cocky bastard.

    • @lyricistproductions2174
      @lyricistproductions2174 Рік тому

      these days 25 mins per fight lbs

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому

      Leon is the man now soooo deserved

  • @jonathanquinn3713
    @jonathanquinn3713 2 роки тому +7

    Man! That is a polished diamond, his techniques are so clean.

  • @Zay279
    @Zay279 Рік тому +7

    He’s just a well rounded fighter, so skilled and high IQ

  • @sampearce6225
    @sampearce6225 3 роки тому +32

    Leon Edwards is so fast and has great footwork. Love the way he circles out to avoid the fence. Great hooks and elbows in the pocket and a solid left high kick.

    • @vcnblxbl4936
      @vcnblxbl4936 Рік тому +3

      that solid left highkick put the #1 p4p to sleep and earned leon the title

    • @joelrod18
      @joelrod18 Рік тому +3

      Yeah Usman wound up finding out the hard way

    • @Rozza2k
      @Rozza2k Рік тому

      Fucking called it mate haha

    • @thekraken535
      @thekraken535 11 місяців тому

      Awesome observation man!

    • @shershahiqbal6792
      @shershahiqbal6792 7 місяців тому

      beautiful observation

  • @cliveramsbotty6077
    @cliveramsbotty6077 3 роки тому +18

    'Jamaica?'
    'No, she went of her own accord'
    Timeless classic

  • @AyAngelchillfoo1315
    @AyAngelchillfoo1315 Рік тому +3

    And now he is the champion

  • @peterr2548
    @peterr2548 2 роки тому +8

    Leon is so technical, its an art

  • @edp.kensworth
    @edp.kensworth 7 місяців тому +5

    it baffles me how this dude was beating the crap out of people and barely getting noticed for it

    • @aquariuskudo
      @aquariuskudo 7 місяців тому +2

      Not exciting enough to casual fans.

  • @bobanderson9715
    @bobanderson9715 Рік тому +5

    I've been watching all of Leon's fights today. I must say he's becoming one of my favorite fighters. All I see is him beat people up and not really get beat up that bad in the process.

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому +1

      Still true till today lol Leons the man

  • @marrijimenez2025
    @marrijimenez2025 2 роки тому +4

    At the end of the day no matter how good still can’t finish most opponents. Always goes to decision . There’s something about knocking your opponent out that gives you that respect .

  • @honorylealtad5596
    @honorylealtad5596 Рік тому +4

    Amazing fighter. Criminally underrated

  • @aljayy1225
    @aljayy1225 Рік тому +4

    4:47 HEADSHOT BANG KICK THAT TOOK OUT USMAN

    • @strangehobbyist4953
      @strangehobbyist4953 Рік тому +1

      Exactly. Cerrone is a good striker so as he was dodging that left, his arm was already up and partially blocked that head kick. On the other hand, Usman fell for the feint. Good strikers can predict shots well.

  • @carnellmanson6797
    @carnellmanson6797 9 місяців тому +3

    Leon got a comic superhero physique

  • @RenaissanceYute
    @RenaissanceYute 2 роки тому +8

    People act like he's only been crushing cans, Barbarena, Nelson, Cerrone, RDA, Diaz are all top 20 or better fighters, and the Luque win has aged tremendously with him now being an animal in the top 5. He may not be good enough to beat Usman, but he's going to hang around the top 5 in this division for quite some time.

    • @grimaffiliations3671
      @grimaffiliations3671 2 роки тому +3

      I actually think he will beat Usman. He didn’t do horrible the first time they fought even tho he wasn’t training grappling at a high level and he’s definitely improved in that department. If he can avoid being controlled against the cage I can absolutely see him winning

    • @twes003
      @twes003 Рік тому +3

      @@grimaffiliations3671 You were right, Edwards beat Usman

    • @grimaffiliations3671
      @grimaffiliations3671 Рік тому

      @@twes003 💪😅

    • @AEKEST
      @AEKEST Рік тому +1

      @@grimaffiliations3671 Legendary comment

    • @ninjavibez4696
      @ninjavibez4696 2 місяці тому

      @@grimaffiliations3671good eye, son 😂 good eye

  • @distinctloafer
    @distinctloafer Рік тому +3

    His body is modest perfection.

  • @timwoolmer592
    @timwoolmer592 3 роки тому +10

    This man deserves more respect and promotion from the Ufc.

  • @XxxULTIMATEZxxX
    @XxxULTIMATEZxxX 3 роки тому +51

    “I want Masvidal in Miami”
    - Leon Edwards

    • @eetfuk3571
      @eetfuk3571 2 роки тому +1

      he lost against Masvidal in UK lol

  • @youngkwak9931
    @youngkwak9931 Рік тому +5

    Leon edwards is the tim duncan of mma

  • @ouruhuru
    @ouruhuru Рік тому +3

    Not sure why it's so hard to pin down what makes Leon so good. I guess it's just a matter of him being good everywhere. Rooting for his title defence and nothing but success for his Mum's Jamaican restaurant.

    • @ninjavibez4696
      @ninjavibez4696 2 місяці тому

      She got a restaurant?! Mmmm oxtail 😂

  • @justinkongol0
    @justinkongol0 3 роки тому +66

    That Masvidal fight needs to happen someday.

    • @god8331
      @god8331 3 роки тому +12

      @Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best 🤣🤣couldn’t even ko him with a sucker punch

    • @jesseramirez9205
      @jesseramirez9205 3 роки тому +6

      @@god8331 Not a good diss

    • @jesseramirez9205
      @jesseramirez9205 3 роки тому +5

      @Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best Mas is much quicker. I think he would take the fight if Leon actually peaks fan's interest.

    • @sonnydortmund1513
      @sonnydortmund1513 3 роки тому +3

      @@jesseramirez9205 A true one tho

    • @sharknight4441
      @sharknight4441 3 роки тому +1

      Leon would outpatient Jorge

  • @fastacelzapacescu5445
    @fastacelzapacescu5445 2 роки тому +4

    Nothing but respect for him.
    He is in the Top 5 in this division.

  • @juliobarrios2520
    @juliobarrios2520 2 роки тому +8

    The more Vincente wins the better it make Edward looks. Thompson broke both hands in order beat Luque.

  • @tombrady4095
    @tombrady4095 Рік тому +3

    am i the only one here after leon just knockout usman for the title with 30 seconds wile he was get destroyed and was losing badly. but new champ!!!

  • @Forenzikproductions
    @Forenzikproductions 3 роки тому +277

    7:10 ragdolled

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +46

      *Fell over.

    • @Goatlinton
      @Goatlinton 3 роки тому +69

      @@nietzschean3138 you tend to "fall over" when someone ankle picks you mid air and slams you to the mat

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +15

      @@Goatlinton He fell over. He wasn't 'ragdolled' lmao.

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +14

      @Bag Stallion Again, he fell over, he wasn't ragdolled. Take that room temperature IQ for a walk.

    • @nietzschean3138
      @nietzschean3138 3 роки тому +10

      @Bag Stallion So he wasn't ragdolled. Good, glad you cleared that up with yourself.

  • @michaeljordan8694
    @michaeljordan8694 3 роки тому +7

    Now yall see why Masvidal avoided him. Wonderboy turned him down a few years ago as well... just so yall know. Dudes a beast. Humble and works hard.

    • @vincenzoi8405
      @vincenzoi8405 2 роки тому +1

      He was ducking wonderboy

    • @Tony_zr
      @Tony_zr Рік тому

      @@vincenzoi8405 he injured his hand

  • @VinegarWithAnAttitude
    @VinegarWithAnAttitude Рік тому +2

    i know hindsight is 20/20, but this guy look like a champion

  • @yusiffakhoury2393
    @yusiffakhoury2393 Рік тому +3

    1 and a 1/2 years later we got ourselves a new welterweight champ

  • @codexpwnz5628
    @codexpwnz5628 Рік тому +4

    Put some respeccc on my name, love the Jamaican accent

  • @ichiganade2071
    @ichiganade2071 2 роки тому +3

    Leons gonna be a champ or get real damn close. Dudes well rounded in every aspect of fighting. Him vs Colby would b fireworks.

    • @humanform5354
      @humanform5354 2 роки тому

      I'd pay attention to that. Are they in the same weight class?...

    • @fultonfolper7236
      @fultonfolper7236 Рік тому

      W

    • @ichiganade2071
      @ichiganade2071 Рік тому +1

      1 year later lol I told yall👀🤣

    • @FinnMMA
      @FinnMMA 4 місяці тому

      Colby was a walk in the Park lol

  • @blessedxxiii5583
    @blessedxxiii5583 2 роки тому +2

    Leon is an amazing mma fighter🥊💯

  • @scottmescudi3423
    @scottmescudi3423 2 роки тому +1

    Very humble and respectful guy, wish him the best.

  • @michaelcondon9123
    @michaelcondon9123 3 роки тому +4

    Both Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad have a record of 18-3, they both have had exactly 12 fights in the UFC, and although they both started out 2-2 in the UFC, they both won 8 of their last 9 fights.

  • @edlavis
    @edlavis 3 роки тому +9

    Such an underrated win streak. Tumenov is a great fighter and just look at what Luque has done since that loss.
    Edwards won't get the casual recognition because of the lack of finishes but he's so so good.

  • @Phantus00
    @Phantus00 Рік тому +4

    Poetry in motion. I didn't realize his wrestling/grappling was as good as it is.

  • @kemsprite520
    @kemsprite520 Рік тому +1

    I was in San Antonio 3rd row floor seats for the Edwards vs RDA fight the technicality of Edwards is crazy and his movement is extremely fluid and smooth

  • @killamaniac57
    @killamaniac57 3 роки тому +3

    *VIDEO CAPTION:* Leon Scott in 8 fights where he mostly just does enough to win by decision.

  • @ksaktianputro6222
    @ksaktianputro6222 Рік тому +4

    damn he can be a lite version of prime Jon Jones if he can keep up with his grapple

  • @paddyk9632
    @paddyk9632 2 роки тому +12

    ‘I want Joshua Fabia in Diego Sanchez’
    -Nobody

    • @kevinmurphy5878
      @kevinmurphy5878 2 роки тому +1

      I want Joshua Fabia in Diego Sanchez.
      - Diego Sanchez

  • @kombe971
    @kombe971 Рік тому +5

    Cowboy fought all the young monsters. So much respect to him!!