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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UFC promoting Leon? The intern uploading these is about to be fired.
He uploaded it while packing his sh *t
Leon doesn't promote himself. The UFC does what they can with a very boring guy
@@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.
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 .
@@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.
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
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.
@@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.
@Abdullah Jaber yea but he milked it, Daren Till fought like 2 times during the same locked down restrictions in the u.k.
Yo this is facts😂😂
@@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...
And this is why Leon Edwards has the most athletic physique
Aesthetic*
@@alkaline8608both
@@alkaline8608”aesthetic” doesn’t make any sense in this context. What aesthetic would he be referring to? Your correction requires correction.
@@LobotomyMeatyou don't know the meme bro. Your correction requires correction.
Leon Edwards proving aesthetics wins fights
This is exactly why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique
"I want romero in a cuban chemistry lab" -Tony Ferguson
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
Irl anti air
Ben Askren made history as the fastest ass when he tried to make that move.
Leon is a beast 🙌
leon is like the welterweight mighty mouse
fr i gasped bruh i was already saying to myself as it happened “damn leon actually was a powerhouse”
“I want Izzy in The Hidden Leaf Village”- Paulo Costa
He's shocked the world and won the title with the exact same kick in the thumbnail 🤯
What if charles oliveira pulls off something like that
@@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...)
@@kiabtoomlauj6249 bruh you wrote a whole essay on whether or not a kick would land ? 🤦♂️ sorry that's just comical
@@josiahgonzalez942 so what, bitch about it...
@@josiahgonzalez942 there are people who contribute something to a space, and there are people who take away and undermine. Which one are you
I feel like Leon doesn’t get respect because he isn’t a finisher , his technique is amazing tho
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.
If anything he could possibly already be at the spot for one of the greats.
@@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
Didn’t Leon just knocked a dude out in 8 seconds
@@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
"I want Mark Hunt in KFC" -Pony Ferguson
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"
And that’s why Leon Edwards has the best physique
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.
He's a decision fighter... I guarantee you're not buying a PPV or tickets if Edwards is the main event
@@lambdalambdalambda257 i like him
@@lambdalambdalambda257 Oh I am, if he's fighting a finisher like Usman🔥🤣
@@WoodzUppMediaTV remember a year ago when people said usman is a boring fighter?😂
@@lambdalambdalambda257 atleast he’s not a nuthugger like Colby
“ I Want Jeff Bezos in Amazon ” - El Cucuy -
I want Elon Musk on Mars -Tony Ferguson
Hopefully this clown will get Islam next.....
@@letstalknow119 whateva u say cornball
@@brianscalabrine7811 Conor fan spotted. “Lets talk now! Lets talk. My country, my religion, my father.” Was a bad night for your boy.
@@newsgap3682 wrong I’m a Ferguson fan Conner wasn’t even mentioned and I remember The Eagle dodgin Ferguson 5 times 😂😂😂
Edwards and Cerrone were tearing eachother apart only to hug eachother merely seconds later. Great sportsmanship!
One of the best all rounders in the sport.. Great stand up, great ground work and transitions
Fr
Lmao shut up
Yea people don’t notice that even wrestlers could not control and keep him on the ground for long ..
i agree but imo he’s not great at keep people down for very long.
And great physique!
Leon is a beast that is overlooked. Its always nice to see him slicing people up with those elbows.
hellbows*
6:21 lol leon has been saying it before Usman.
I dont think people care about wins so much, because of his personality. He is genuinly a bitch of a person
Not really. He's fighting has beens lol
Or being sliced up with a 3 piece (I'm sorry I saw the opportunity and took it)
Bro when they did this for Tony his streak got snapped this better not be a new curse lol
That was literally my first thought
Same with Izzy’s 20-0 promotion with his fight against the lucky hangman’s rope Poland Warrior.
don't jinx it
Tony's way better than Edward's lol
@@kingsmokes733 I'm not sure if "lucky" is the word when Izzy got outclassed by Jan in every possible way.
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
My man. Respect for watching after that amazing ko. He got the finish of all finishes to win the belt.
Yea and yet Cowboy manages to block it.
@@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.
@@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.
@@SlickSkiMask Usman was stalling without landing or advancing position. Ref did the right thing. Usman got send to the shadow realm son.
This why Leon Edwards have a aesthetic physic
Hope leon fights more would love to see him fight again.
He's the main of saturday's card !
@@pierreconfort9002 that’s the joke
@@pierreconfort9002 at least I hope it is
@@misaelmendoza9725 explain the joke
You mean leon scott?
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.
I dont think people care about wins so much, because of his personality. He is genuinly a bitch of a person
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
@@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.
Totally agree mate very legitimate win for leon
@@vipr1142 how so
This is why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique
Fights like a grandmaster. So clean and precise, he’s gonna go far
Facts
He has the belt now.
You were right
Aaaanddd NEEEWWWW
Well spotted man I doubted him the whole way as much as I love the guy and LOOK AT HIM NOW!!
Watching this made me realize just how much damage Donald Cerrone has taken.
yeah watching him deteriorate interview after interview over the past decade has not been fun 😢
I'm surprised he hasn't retired sooner with all the damage from mcgregor and justin gaethje as well
Cowboy took so much damage before he even not sparring anymore
Donald cerrones ass lol he's just another journeyman
@@slxyerxo Just a bruiser
He's been calling out Masvidal for YEARS and is being ducked by him till this day
Masvidal would whoop him
@@mardavdel 😂🤣, now that's a good joke
@@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.
@@Saul1913 don’t let your dislike of the guy cloud your judgment
@@mardavdel masvidal would get smoked
and that's why leon edwards has the most aesthetic physique of all time
Dos Anjos has never taken an easy fight in his career.
Facts the amount of beasts he faced is literally insaneeee
Don’t make no sense!! I think his career is legit HOF worthy, although some may not agree.
“I want Fabricio in Brazil” -Tony Ferguson
The interim lightweight heavyweight title
bye, Felicia.
Leon looks like the kind of guy who could've a 10 fight win streak, with the 10th being a KO
Who’s here after the Usman knockout 👋
im here after the 2nd win
He's amazing . Complete fighter.
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.
Show up with googles on.
I took a break from watching Peaky Blinders to check this video out, I just can't seem to get away from Birmingham peoples
Fookin aye mate can’t wait for season 6
Leon edwards has the most aesthetic physique in the universe
And that is why Leon Edwards is the most aesthetic being in the entire universe
" I want Darren till, in Birmingham" - Tony Ferg
'I want shit memes, constantly spammed' - *dumb mma fans*
@@nietzschean3138 stop spamming the same comment everywhere
Kevin Lee VS Mike Perry
" isn't he awesome " 😁😁
@@bobmoegrabi Isn’t he fucking awesome
Crazy how Leon was winning but still was like “I don’t know man” when cerrone pointed to the center lol
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.
Leon is overrated he couldn’t even finish an old cerrone
@@dawg4769 cerrone is a Legend Could you finish him
@@dawg4769 that was before Cerrone was completely washed up
@@dawg4769 gsp didnt finish much people does that make him overrated
Notice how he isn't 1 dimensional,he can finish you anywhere,real mixed martial artist
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.
Good analysis
He also throws every strike like he’s trying to kill you lol. One of the hardest hitting welter weights
Coz he as the personality of a stone 🙄
@@Zizoujr11what gives you this opinion ?
Leon Edward's is super underrated, happy to see him getting the spotlight and the chance to shine 😃
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.
the day came.
This is why leon edwards has the best physique in the UFC
Leon is the man now soooo deserved
Leon Edwards has one of the best kicks in the game
His distance control is really good and his clinch his nasty. His elbow will just rip you apart
lmao
Yeah and his eye gouges are real fight-enders.
he just kicked Usman into the Valhalla.
This aged well he used his best kick and killed Marty Juicemam 🧃.
That thumbnail is exactly how he became champion
I like Leon's fighting style, adequate power for adequate damage and wins, doesn't overdo it
*"I want Conor in Russia"* -Tony Ferguson
Isn't he fucking awesome?
Crack te encuentro en todos lados✌
@@fraymerimanolovalledominic3140 what?
😂
@@fraymerimanolovalledominic3140 Who the hell are you?
Edwards just needs some finishes in order for people to keep talking about him
We'll be waiting till doomsday.
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.
Dude isn’t a finisher. Just grinds for points.
@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🤦🏿
Or to gouge some more eyes, that'll keep tongues wagging for sure.
today we are looking at the man who ended usman's reign and beat him twice
damn that thumbnail aged really well
Leon “goes the distance” Edwards. I still think he’s an excellent fighter tho 👊🏻
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
@@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
@@shanejr4942 this isn't sports entertainment, this is sports.
@@Cnut_the_grape he thinks it’s wwe 😹
@@shanejr4942 agreed
"I want Cejudo in Hollywood" ~Aljo
The most aesthetic man on the planet the myth the Legend Leon edward
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 .
Leon Scott is gonna get the Tony Ferguson treatment by the UFC
The Robert Whittaker treatment
That's what he deserves
@@isakdahl7875 why would he deserve to be treated that way?
Charles Olivera is getting that treatment right now
@@Monsieur7295 he doesn't promote himself. Why should the UFC give him any favours?
" *Dan Hardy was never my friend* " - UFC
huh? he is taking a break he was not fired like i keep seeing online
@@rewmeister he was fired
@Matt Reid think he's being sarcastic
@@isakdahl7875 daaaamn. I'm gonna miss his commentary. Full Reptile has good content with Dan
@@burlhorse61 thats not really sarcasm and not funny i just dont see the point in that comment
He seems pretty chill
and he just got his belt.
Leon edwards is gonna have an easy night if he doesn't feel the ring rust that much
I really think you’re underestimating Belal
@@user-ef5nd6yu5r FACTS. I agree.
@@user-ef5nd6yu5r I think you're overestimating Belal and underestimating Leon Edward's ability to get a decision win.
@@user-ef5nd6yu5r nah I'm not he is tough af man I just think edwards has a more diverse skill set
@@callumsteed8268 well Belal has good durability and cardio, watch that dudes fights
"I want Tony Ferguson in Mexico" - Tony Ferguson
Diaz VS Ferguson @175 in Mexico.
Isn't he fucking awesome?
He’s just a well rounded fighter, so skilled and high IQ
Leon is so technical, its an art
Leon is criminally underrated hopefully he gets it done saturday to remind everyone he is a problem in the 170 division
Huge problem for everyone keeping their eyes open.
Usman will beat him again
@@omak723 Usman on another level but Leon should at least get the title fight
He hasnt fought in more than 3 years. The guy doesnt like to fight
6:21 lol leon has been saying it before Usman.
Edwards is unreal. We definitely need to see more of this man.
Don't worry every time he fights you get at least 15 minutes of footage to watch
and you will especially after being able to replay that knockout he just had on Usman for years to come humbled that cocky bastard.
these days 25 mins per fight lbs
Leon is the man now soooo deserved
Leon's wrestling and grappling was so overlooked!
This is why leon edwards has the best physique in the UFC
*in the universe
His physique cures cancer
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.
that solid left highkick put the #1 p4p to sleep and earned leon the title
Yeah Usman wound up finding out the hard way
Fucking called it mate haha
Awesome observation man!
beautiful observation
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.
Man I remember when it was the norm to bash on Leon. All of a sudden the love is everywhere. I like Masvidal but always took bruh’s side and knew Leon was no joke. He deserves it all!
The way he catches dos anjos's flying knee and put him on the ground is epic
'Jamaica?' 'No, she went of her own accord' Timeless classic
😂
‘Jakarta?’ ‘No, she took the plane’
Man! That is a polished diamond, his techniques are so clean.
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.
enter nate diaz
@@wontmiss2569 Lol
how do you feel about this statement that aged like milk@@wontmiss2569
@@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😂
Never paid attention to him and I regret it. Dude so smooth. Never seems panics. When put in tough situation always counters it
“I want Masvidal in Miami” - Leon Edwards
he lost against Masvidal in UK lol
it baffles me how this dude was beating the crap out of people and barely getting noticed for it
Not exciting enough to casual fans.
Leon got a comic superhero physique
And now he is the champion
This man deserves more respect and promotion from the Ufc.
Amazing fighter. Criminally underrated
4:47 HEADSHOT BANG KICK THAT TOOK OUT USMAN
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.
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.
Still true till today lol Leons the man
That Masvidal fight needs to happen someday.
@Rashidi the speedy ellis is the best 🤣🤣couldn’t even ko him with a sucker punch
@@god8331 Not a good diss
@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.
@@jesseramirez9205 A true one tho
Leon would outpatient Jorge
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 .
Does he have your respect now?
Lol
His body is modest perfection.
1 and a 1/2 years later we got ourselves a new welterweight champ
*VIDEO CAPTION:* Leon Scott in 8 fights where he mostly just does enough to win by decision.
‘I want Joshua Fabia in Diego Sanchez’ -Nobody
I want Joshua Fabia in Diego Sanchez. - Diego Sanchez
i know hindsight is 20/20, but this guy look like a champion
Very humble and respectful guy, wish him the best.
So happy for this guy! He's deserve to be next for a title match
No he doesn't
@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 hater
@@mmatakespodcast1idiot793 this particular comment aged like milk
I guess he did
Leon edwards is the tim duncan of mma
🤣🤣🤣
💀💀
Damn, that's actually a good one. 😂
Spot…on!
Poetry in motion. I didn't realize his wrestling/grappling was as good as it is.
Leon Edwards did it .......thats now 10 in a row
Nothing but respect for him. He is in the Top 5 in this division.
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.
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
@@grimaffiliations3671 You were right, Edwards beat Usman
@@twes003 💪😅
@@grimaffiliations3671 Legendary comment
@@grimaffiliations3671good eye, son 😂 good eye
Put some respeccc on my name, love the Jamaican accent
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.
Interesting
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.
He was ducking wonderboy
@@vincenzoi8405 he injured his hand
He been putting in work, God bless him! Stay up Champ 🏆
Cowboy fought all the young monsters. So much respect to him!!
damn he can be a lite version of prime Jon Jones if he can keep up with his grapple