A Nation behind Leon Edwards: Darren Till, Paddy the Baddy, & Bisping send messages ahead of UFC 278

Leon Edwards gets his chance to become the second-ever UFC champion out of Britain and a Nation of fighters are behind him.
Check out the array of stars to wish him luck, with the likes of Darren Till, Paddy the Baddy, Mike Bisping and more.
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[@kenan7069]

Paddy literally predicted the finish

[@zacspivey1185]

He literally did

[@firstnamelastname6148]

What is he saying in this vid? I'm not English speaker

[@AdMBandLeader]

@@firstnamelastname6148 Paddy told him to go into the fight and eventually beat Usman by throwing his powerful kick to win it, which he did.

[@TheGeneral_LUFC]

Up the Wu

[@Question-ir9ss]

@@AdMBandLeader by kicking his head into the next afterlife sheesh

[@033MMAFiend]

I’m not Leon or British, but this got me emotional. Love to see the UK UFC fighters getting behind their own. Top video from BT Sport!

[@Thawhid]

I'm not Leon either but I am British, more specifically from his city This match up is underestimated as in Leon is not a walk in the park. He's one of the most skilled in WW truly

[@lekdennamgyal1485]

Let's go rocky

[@donowhy4113]

Even I am not Leon but hope he wins the belt.

[@Khupmuansang]

💯

[@cricka09]

I am also not Leon but I am a fan

[@fajrimuhammadhamzah9747]

Paddy saying leon to kick usman teeth aged beautifully.

[@Austin123.]

BT Sport doing a really good job at promoting Leon Edwards.

[@weztait39]

Now

[@hxjjcjcj6187]

@@weztait39 always have idiot

[@jms7265]

Better late than never 😂

[@johnnysanchez4996]

Which is weird bc Edwards is Jamaican

[@weztait39]

@@johnnysanchez4996 Born in JA, raised in England. Problem?

[@zafaramiri]

Love the support the countrymen showed Leon. He really deserves this recognition!

[@r.2zz192]

@Petro PIKER someone’s salty that Usman got slumped

[@bannedaccount6016]

@Petro PIKER that video was before the fight, u sounds stupid af 🤡

[@TayAbroad]

@Petro PIKER go cry about it buddy

[@yamjam7434]

@Petro PIKER cry 😢

[@johnnysanchez4996]

He’s actually Jamaican

[@jthemustang2917]

Leon looks focused while listening to all the words of encouragement. Probably feels the pressure also. Hope he goes out there & gives us a good fight win or lose

[@romanreigns1p4pking55]

HAHAHA AGED TERRIBLY

[@hailarwotanaz5848]

@@romanreigns1p4pking55 How

[@Question-ir9ss]

@@romanreigns1p4pking55 aged with someone being sent to the shadow realm

[@harryblox760]

@watchmejumpstart Internetting is hard for some people who still use crayons to write with.

[@ceeeeeebs]

@@romanreigns1p4pking55 imagine being this illiterate. Well done, cute comment and now it's time to lay off the pipe. Xo

[@kevinzhu6417]

Im Canadian but I always find myself rooting for the British fighters, best of luck to Leon and I hope he brings the belt back to his home country

[@RayRayRay0]

We love the Canadians over here too

[@DevinMcSalty]

I’m American and Bisping is my favorite fighter/personality of all time lol. And Let’s go Rocky 💪💪

[@DannyJ169]

Canadians and Brits understand that sense of all pulling together for your own, something the States can't relate too

[@Goatlinton]

@@DannyJ169 i mean it really depends which state, sure places like LA everyones for themselves but look at theo von and dustin poirier, he was barely even an mma fan but travelled to cheer dustin on because they were from the same neck of the woods. Americas a big place, its hard to paint it all with one brush

[@lukepatterson8501]

Geordie spot on mate a lot of Americans in smaller towns and states get fully behind there own for sure and I'm British .

[@miharanotmargiela]

"come and join me at the top of the mountain brother" 😭😭 he did it!! 🇯🇲💤

[@rtd2020]

Man, Paddy predicted the knockout !!

[@FreelancerFinancialsUK]

I am over the moon for Leon. I watched the replay of that head kick more than 20 times. His emotional speech “look at me now” nearly had me in tears. Couldn’t happen to a better man. I’m delighted. Kamaru Usman was getting too big headed. It will be more difficult for him to beat Edward’s in the trilogy in London. I seriously believe the altitude affected Lyon. That won’t be a problem in London. And also the support will be behind Rocky.

[@ydumar]

0:26 paddy called it lmaooo

[@willc2994]

Paddy the baddy called it, Leon literally kicked his teeth in!

[@thedarkknight3393]

Leon's journey has been beautiful to watch. I could see the shine in his eyes when he was receiving all the support Man deserves this. The possibility of Kamaru winning and going up to 205 to achieve an all time PFP GOAT status is very interesting. But I'd rather see Leon win. Very torn between this.

[@TehBliz]

Usman winning the 205 belt is a fairytale that’s never going to happen be realistic here. He has more of a chance at 185 and even then it’s a stretch.

[@jay70328]

Paddy: Kick his teeth in lad. Leon: Say no more.

[@BillyC1118]

Paddy called it

[@zacharyhendershott]

This is incredible to come back to after saturday night. This is going to spark a huge surge out of the UK.

[@MDXXIV]

I didn’t get to see this when they uploaded it 2 days ago. Watching it for the first time but already knowing the outcome is crazzzy. Super happy for Leon.

[@frosty2.010]

So wholesome. This is one of the differences between the UK and US. The UK unites behind their athletes. In the US it' completely dog eat dog.

[@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying]

That’s cause there’s only 60 mil people in the UK. So everything’s just naturally more of a close niche circle. In America it’s 350 million people where 1 side of the U.S is completely different than the other. Only time Americans root for another fight the same way UK people root for their fighters is if someone is from the same state as them

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

Americans as a whole are actually more patriotic than we are in the UK. Proudly displaying your flag is seen as a little cringe over here and i've never really understood why. I always see Americans unapologetically displaying their pride in being American and i wish we did it a little more here.

[@fablenumber1fan]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo patriotism and pride died with the Falklands. Too many men lost fighting for posh tw*ts and ministers who couldn't give af

[@JavierNYC423]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo where I live there’s about 100 flags displayed in my neighborhood haha .

[@newcastlelukelowther]

No we have a different culture just look at premier League atmosphere compared to NFL etc. It's completely different even Dana White said it

[@ryanzinck7376]

This is a rad video. I know most Brits have a lot of support from Canada. Hope Leon goes out there and shocks the world in dismantling the P4P King. Much love from Nova Scotia

[@Mark-oj8wj]

I think the US media is overlooking Leon! And new!!!

[@ChatwithTheTycoon]

Not true

[@R7SOUL]

I don't believe the media or fanbase is overlooking how special of a fighter Leon is. Unfortunately for Leon, he is fighting what is pacing to be arguably the greatest UFC fighter ever, which is an incredibly tough hurdle to climb. I wishful for an epic fight, and even though I would most likely cheer for Leon against any other fighter, I see Usman continuing on this impressive run.

[@Austin123.]

Nah, majority of media are saying the same thing which is that Leon is more than likely gonna be a far difficult challenge for Usman. Which is very reasonable because Edwards is very well rounded, good clench work (especially with the elbows), and has gotten a lot better with his wrestling/jiu-jitsu

[@Mark-oj8wj]

Wow,nearly looked silly with my comment. No Chael Sonnen predictions here!!!😉

[@Austin123.]

@@Mark-oj8wj Bro... last minute of Edwards vs Diaz, Leon got rocked. Last minute vs Usman, he KOs Usman... crazy

[@SirUnaiEmery]

it still angers me how the 02 reacted to leon when he fought gunnar - He is a humble guy who deserves nothing but respect , Come on leon !

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

The 02 didn't react any way. It was a small pocket of SBG fans.

[@SirUnaiEmery]

@@TheOrlandoTrustfull Incorrect - darren till at the time was a star and he had the fans on his side hence giving edwards stick

[@hussainahmed3642]

@@SirUnaiEmery that’s because Edwards was going back and fought with Darren at the time

[@TheBigAzzTree]

Probably because Leon is black

[@TheGeneral_LUFC]

Gerrard getting d sack mate.

[@thetruthseeker8142]

Paddy called the kod

[@macsleaze8183]

Well paddy he kicked his teeth in.

[@dumbfailurekms]

i will learn british accent to wish leon good luck if that is what it take to dethrone juiceman

[@loopvil369]

hahahaha

[@10zen]

Legend mate 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andiwawan159]

Who's juiceman

[@jackwilliams8148]

@@andiwawan159 usman

[@dustyfrost1797]

@@andiwawan159 the CEO of EPO

[@willyschitumba5914]

0:29 Paddy called it.

[@durelldarcey6639]

Nice to see Darren till supporting uk Leon despite their issues before.

[@ThomasHoward4thDuke]

They're friends now. They both ran a knife crime prevention charity together

[@pauldenino6350]

most forced video ever

[@lukemurray4950]

@@ThomasHoward4thDuke yeah still nice to see though.

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

That mfer is jealous it’s not him lol

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

@@pauldenino6350 right? He cried after that video

[@10zen]

From India wishing u luck ahead of the fight. Lets go Rocky!!!!

[@jasonvelez7317]

This literally teared me up!🥺 It's beautiful to see that level of support and commradary in a fight sport!

[@passenger3]

PADDY .....ON POINT 👉 WITH THAT PREDICTION 🤣

[@dustinrobinson58]

The journey this man has been on is amazing.Set back after set back and he’s still grafted his way to the top.Good luck Leon.👍

[@fighterwho]

He's finally reaping all the support he's deserved

[@WunnSEN]

Love this, use this energy Leon. Bring home the belt!

[@TayAbroad]

AND HE DID 💪🏼 AND NEW 👑

[@doughboy1001]

Yes indeed they should have a parade for him in the uk

[@omrannajar1140]

“Kick his teeth in “

[@K1NG_D0ME]

Paddy called it!

[@thejample5188]

ITS COMING HOME

[@nwptk6718]

Cmon

[@2004HondaCivic.]

He made us proud tonight the greatest victory I’ve probably seen in mma history

[@Jgiuly999]

Let’s go Rocky! Bring that strap back to the West Midlands! So proud of our country and how united we are together 💪🏻

[@lukemurray4950]

No matter what Leon will make us proud! Been a weird journey and a hard journey but that's exactly why he is called Rocky 💪 let's gooo!! 🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@markarthur1083]

Leon is gonna take that belt

[@TayAbroad]

And He Did 💪🏼

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Wow, this was incredible and so touching. Love seeing the support and his cohorts getting behind him.

[@dustinnunes]

Proud of Leon and think he's been calm and focused leading up to this moment. I don't see the pressure getting to him at all IMO

[@TayAbroad]

AND HE WON 💪🏼

[@jasonv6319]

0:28 lmao he did exactly that

[@Rariix22]

Paddy just predicted the hell outta that

[@OldSchoolBoxing1]

Bispings speech at the beginning 😂😂😂😂👏🏻

[@JBLancs]

I've been watching & into boxing 35yrs plus,MMA/UFC 15yr & that leg kick ko is up there with my all time happiest moments in following the fighting all these years. Couldn't happen for a more quality human being. Go on Rocky lad 💯

[@trip83]

I love Usman. I get he riles people, but he's a phenomenal fighter. One of the best we've ever seen. However, as an Englishman, I want Edwards to take this one. I'm not generally patriotic but, bring it home Leon. The UK is a force to be reckoned with. Regardless of the result, It's phenomenal Edwards got to this level.

[@justperson8183]

Agree, Kamaru one of the best fighter in history mma💯✊🏻, fight will show who's win

[@Question-ir9ss]

@@justperson8183 that's why they call him the CEO?

[@kalbeeRaimer]

Look at him now.

[@TheDomLouis]

Paddy got it right "kick his teeth in" 😀

[@Question-ir9ss]

The shadow realm 🌙

[@scott4609]

Paddy called ut

[@remi5246]

This brought a tear... c'mon Rocky... u got this man for all of us?!?!?! Love u no matter ur a hero thru n thru!!

[@kianking5601]

This is amazing, Leon’s focused , Leon’s taking this serious, yet still taking his time to enjoy and take it in. He’s got a whole nation behind him , he’s going to March in that octagon and dominate and bring that belt back to brum. He doesn’t need it but good luck Rocky 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ItachiUchiha-ge6em]

Oh he definitely needs it bro

[@tommygarrosh2941]

@@ItachiUchiha-ge6em nope he just need one shot to put usman to sleep

[@eragon1378]

@@ItachiUchiha-ge6em Looool that didn't age very well did it

[@ceeeeeebs]

@@ItachiUchiha-ge6em Yikes, pretty sure Rocky dropped Mangekyo Sharingan and sent Usman into the shadow realm.

[@stevemoore6853]

Shocked the world

[@cricka09]

Fkin amazing

[@painandpyro]

Ole Paddy a bit of a psychic 😄

[@abhaymohancm4565]

Bisping always said and praised leon for what he has done And he also said he’ll be the one to bring the belt to uk

[@anthonycarey9932]

Paddy predicted it! Wow!

[@Luke98c]

The love we have is different and he went and did it… the power of the uk mma community

[@robed003]

In hindsight watching this, it’s perfect as a UK MMA fan. I love how we all back each other.

[@ziongite]

The last guy especially did a great job, it made me feel like if I was Leon he was like a comrade of mine in battle.

[@IanMunoz__]

Bro im puertorican and i was just trynna work out, no need to get me in my feelings like this, big usman fan yet i find myself rootin for leon, this a top tierr vid

[@craigm72]

Amazing support and vid..👍

[@adam-ez]

This feels diffrent after fight

[@kathleenfinnerty226]

This made made so emotional 😭 go on Leon its your time 😍🙌🔥🔥🔥

[@AdMBandLeader]

Going through so much but holding his ground and hoping for the best, working hard on his game all the time, he not only deserved a title shot but he deserved the title itself and he took it in style. *_And that's 10 fights in a row._*

[@kdub10009]

I’m an American who was totally rooting for Edwards and could not be more elated for him! There’s always been love for him here in the states.

[@user-eq6uy3ok2b]

Love the support and recognition BT are bringing

[@CynthiaMidori]

So well deserved 🙌🏻💙 sooo happy for Rocky 🙏🏻🔥

[@rsturborolphy6760]

it's mad to think how long he's been at it and he's now only just getting the top level treatment like in this video I bet his emotions where all over tha gaff . done us britts proud!!! Well done My man !!!!

[@brooksysdead]

This video hits different after the win. I'd love to see everyone in this videos live reaction at the time of the ko 👏 so very happy to see such a humble and deserving man finally get his moment at the top. Congratulations CHAMP 🏆

[@remi5246]

Ya did it brudda... how lucky i feel to be part of the Edwards era!!!!

[@geovaniadacosta522]

Lests go Leon From Brazil !

[@Ahmed-er2dj]

Watching this after the fight makes me emotional man

[@fyvp007]

This was so awesome to watch after the fact! Happy for Leon and British MMA

[@johncharlton199]

In the UK I like to think we rally around our fighters and Athletes, doesn't matter what ends there from! MMA is a growing sport here and I hope to see it more recognised and celebrated in the mainstream as time goes on! Not everyone can become a world champion, but a world champion can come from anywhere!

[@bubbabuttz1629]

This got me pumped up Let's go

[@Cbrown-yy1jc]

Padddddy Called it

[@anthonyjoscelyn1504]

That kick and the one bones Jones gave Daniel Cormier wow 👌

[@PoochZie]

Both are good dudes, let the best man win.

[@kmills1320]

Belt yours leon 🇯🇲🇬🇧💯..keep your composure,game plan,enjoy have fun..god blessings..

[@jasonsaldana776]

I had to come back and watch this again!

[@dank420bluntz]

Paddy with the prediction

[@willcoxn463]

This aged well

[@pez7386]

Leon Edwards I wish u the best mate u deserve it - yes champ 👍👍👍

[@coconutcurrency9713]

I think this guy is going to knock kamaru out.

[@Day-ZDuke]

Really like Leon as a fighter and a person , hope he wins the title He has a good personality, hope he continues to get the chance to show it. Handled himself really well at the press conferences and interviews this fight week

[@Clown_fighter]

Get it Leon bring it back

[@tvbant]

Everyone loves Leon! Whst a true star he is. Ability personality and values he's got it all

[@trustme2001]

I'm really happy that Leon is getting attention and the respected he is definitely deserved.

[@DagestaniPork]

Call me Mystic Pad because I predict these tingsss

[@farman96]

They called it, even when Leon lost confidence his coaches knew he had it in him, he went there deep down and pull that one off. Awesome work!

[@in-to8nz]

The new fighting pride of the UK and Jamaica so glad to see him win the title

[@harshaji2982]

This is first time am seeing so many guys supporting someone. Let's go leon get that belt from that spooky story teller.

[@Awanzy24]

Man he delivered love this😮

[@N.a.syed.]

Who's here after he won? Emotional looking back at everyone's best wishes...

[@jefferyflood]

I'm from the Bronx NEW YORK... I always anticipated Leon winning this title. I know kamaru is a beast but sometimes a fighter just doesn't perform against a certain fighter and I truly think Leon Edwards is just that one fighter that could be a kryptonite for Leon... I'm rooting for him out here

[@scottkinder5194]

Good luck pal. bring that belt back 💪🏼👊🏼

[@shaunchamberlain6714]

Love this guy so much at first I thought naaa is a great fighter but usman is a monster but he’s done us proud and never ever doubt Leon edwards ever again!!!! 👑

[@nwdrill]

Who’s here after Leon knocked out Kamaru

[@DrAAAli]

This is awesome, watching after.

[@TMB_TMB]

What a wonderful thing to see!! LETS GO ROCKY! we rooting for ya!! 🇬🇧

[@twin7161]

BT sport the custodians of the rise British MMA ..simply brilliant ❤️ 👏

[@guuleedabdi9565]

Man that’s Love ❤️ I got emotion little bit

[@jasons2424]

Let’s go Rocky, and new! 🇬🇧