"It's a kick in the face!" 😡 Leon Edwards on Covington UFC title shot, Nate Diaz, and Masvidal KO!

Leon Edwards speaks openly and honestly about the state of the welterweight division, dethroning Kamaru Usman, and relishing Jorge Masvidal getting knocked out and taking on Nate Diaz.
The British fighter also discusses his work with Darren Till and Jimi Manuwa to tackle knife crime in their cities of Birmingham, Liverpool and London.
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[@anthonyhertlein4629]

Man I'm American but I'll go to BT sport over ESPN for just about anything combat sports related. Such a great group of people they have covering boxing and mma.

[@gawaniwhitecrow2731]

Adam Catterall is a Legend

[@cjns5253]

Great interviewer one of the best infact

[@nathanferguson9990]

Yup. His interviews are always great. The fighters actually want to converse with him. Top class

[@thegreatest3559]

Slyly I don’t know yet I do like the way he only speaks about the fights and the fight game not like Ariel

[@MMAFreaks]

His post about floyd blew up chasing a youtuber around for his hat 😂

[@richardjones3600]

@@cjns5253 best in the game can see he ain't in it for the money his passion shines through during the interviews

[@OfficialFleer]

This title aged well considering its how he won the belt

[@joeydent7793]

innit hahahah

[@arranstrachan]

Woodley in London was gonna be my first ever live UFC event, so gutted it got cancelled - here’s hoping they return sooner than later🙌🏻

[@richardmbish]

same mate was looking forward to that

[@kieranrchelsea]

Me too man :/

[@arranstrachan]

@@richardmbish well here’s hoping we get there sometime soon!

[@gbguthrie2530]

Lol London's losing out on everything, we won't even get the Heavyweight Undisputed over here either

[@monstermunch7083]

Aye i was meant to be there, never missed a UK event since UFC 80 in my hometown Newcastle.

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Such a big fan of Rocky, his striking and movement is a joy to watch. Even though I have BT Sports and could watch it in the morning i will always do the all nighters to cheer on Leon and the other British lads and lasses. 🥋🤙

[@SanyamJain1989]

100% agreed!

[@sim7760]

Facts my guy

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Well said Dom baby boi!!!

[@NicolaMaxwell]

@@SanyamJain1989 Sanyam!!!🙏

[@africanprince4884]

Right on, brother.

[@euanmccormack9147]

unluckiest yet one of the most talented on the whole roster

[@JJS595]

The whole roster? 😂😂😂 why isn’t Leon ranked in the pound for pound rankings then

[@JD_13]

@@JJS595 he is number 6 on the pound for pound list. Sit down.

[@richardjones3600]

Catterall is the best in the game can see he ain't in it for the money his passion shines through during the interviews

[@vincentlavoie8375]

Loving Edwards so far. Humble and honest man!

[@McCalio]

Kudos to Nate for taking this fight...

[@monstermunch7083]

Yep its a tough fight, he’s a soldier no doubt

[@WillianTheLazy]

For real, this is one of the hardest fights Nate could take - and at welterweight. As much as I struggle to see Nate beating Usman, if he gets past Edwards, he’d probably deserve a title shot. Edwards is one tough customer, but so is Nate. Honestly feel fights featuring Nick & Nate should exclusively be 5 round fights regardless of where the fight sits on the card, going to deep waters with these Diaz dons often says a lot about a fighter.

[@Justplayin111]

I’m English and always support British fighters. I like Leon but Nate is my favourite fighter so I’m going for Nate Diaz on this on his a ufc legend

[@scramblebluejay1559]

Neither of them are British fighters. If Leon loses it's alright they'll give him CM Punk and try to get him a title shot off that

[@yewchoob6575]

@@scramblebluejay1559 what u talking about

[@WhiteKnight308]

Respect to Nate Diaz for giving Leon the shine

[@erderscrtus8331]

He aint doing it for leon, he is doing it because if he wins he will prolly get a shot at usman next

[@WhiteKnight308]

@@erderscrtus8331 Maybe he's just a Leon Edwards fan...he was smoking his blunt watching fight pass and was like 'Ima fight that guy'

[@erderscrtus8331]

@@WhiteKnight308 true that might be the case 😂

[@erderscrtus8331]

@@WhiteKnight308 but i think nate is more of a crackstreams guy 🤫

[@Disinfo321]

@@WhiteKnight308 no he put a post up laughing at edwards when masvidal punched him backstage.

[@SAM-JAMES]

'grazed his eyeball'....Lmfao - u almost popped his eye out. But in all fairness, u did give him a beat down in round 1.

[@DeterminedFC]

he scratched his eyelidd he never touched the eyeball...belal was fine the next day and no surgery needed

[@SAM-JAMES]

@@DeterminedFC...that may well be the case, but I was merely highlighting his use of 'dumbing-down' language to minimise the severity of the nature of the foul and injury; after all, let's not forget that Leon was the offender (intentionally or unintentionally). But of course, it could have been a lot more serious, and fortunately it wasn't. It's only to Leon's loss anyway, as he most probably would have finished Bilal in the 3rd/4th round via TKO. Lol

[@iz2904]

😂😂😂

[@alappara_kelappurom778]

Leon would've killed belal if the fight was going on..

[@SAM-JAMES]

@@alappara_kelappurom778 that's quite possible based on the 1st round.

[@drewcoate8671]

Time stamps please, on interviews like these, they are a must have.

[@ysooysoo9708]

Wish him well seems like a good guy and he deserves his chance do ur ting my yute 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@thebeardedgingerontheinter3256]

Edward's- im on an 8 fight win streak i deserve a title shot. Tony Ferguson- Only 8 without a shot

[@jaycampbell1992]

Tony got a shot to fight khabib, he was to busy wearing glasses indoors and got injured and had to pull out

[@fabros9290]

@@jaycampbell1992 u can't blame Tony, that fight is cursed.

[@freedo7266]

It’s subjective pal

[@Mattheyou]

at least tony fought for a belt vs kevin lee edwards hasn’t even touched any gold yet he deserves a shot

[@denyosworld2620]

@@jaycampbell1992 he didn't win his last fight

[@mdavis3262]

Fans need to show Leon more respect...he is not appreciated enough bc he’s not a loud mouth gimmick fighter

[@cuttz]

Great interview!

[@jarel17-13]

Honesty the most interesting tittle fights are Colby and Leon 💯

[@mmafyasco]

I'd throw Wonderboy in that mix!

[@mubarakjemal4846]

Broooooooo u called it

[@Sam-ng3of]

Good man with the anti-knife crime initiative

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Darren Till too. 🤙🏼

[@ivanjefferson1806]

I'll say it first.. He definitely kicked Usman in the face

[@missssta3277]

Clicked on this video just to look for this comment.

[@skylerbaker000]

Leon and Connor should have some scenes in Peaky Blinders

[@anasshahid224]

Great interview as always Adam Catterall and BT Sport, really hope Leon gets a good fight soon 👏

[@Jiggy_cs]

Great interview.Well spoken 👏.

[@Sphynxxx719]

Leon is absolutely right. The way the UFC has disrespected Leon is disgusting. Colby should NOT be getting a rematch yet.

[@SolarimperiumXXIVV]

Leon vs Colby. For title shot.

[@paulrowland4371]

I feel Leon’s time to be champion is coming. Lets go Leon.

[@JD_13]

Good shout mate

[@tricallyourmama]

Adam is one of the best interviewer in mma. Also Leon is a dark horse that people are sleeping on. Wait until he breaks Diaz and Masvidal, people will know his name

[@tricallyourmama]

I came back to this comment 1yr later and now Leon knocked out usman and is now the fckn champ!

[@alexreynolds748]

Proper down to earth lad, respect bro

[@johnpaulmcdonald6911]

Excellent interview style Adam.. Rocky is a likeable, well spoken warrior and his time will come.... Ps, this side of the water the interviews from BT are miles ahead of American interviews, it isn't going unnoticed... BYM= no1 podcast Dan Hardy = no1 nuanced breakdowns, no one has the patience that dude has to go so in depth.... Adam and nick and bisping =€ for BT.... Plus amazing content for us... Keep it up 💪

[@germanherman3331]

What he said about masvidal is definitely true

[@faizanyt]

Well Rocky should forget about Colby, actually it's a blessing in disguise that he's fighting Nate Diaz. It's a big money fight and consideration the current run of form should be an easy night for Leon. And automatically title fight will follow after this. So I think finally his luck getting him to right place.

[@EGM_93]

This guys summary: Got a two piece from masvidal Fight cancelled No context Fight postponed Deserves title fight Jokers man

[@beamgroup7464]

Idiot

[@chakitank7614]

Rocky is a good dude man... i didn't know anything about the guy before... but recently i came to know a lot about him... m a fan now.

[@karankhatana2201]

Everything on point Adam and Leon...just fix the audio in your next interview uploads BT guys. cheers from India 😊

[@marygee3209]

LEON FOR TITLE SHOT HE IS THE TRUE CHAMP!

[@sidgeaberration]

Leon has a good headkick to crack Diaz with.

[@2robjenkins]

Southpaw vs southpaw, head kick likely won’t be there, or the body kick.

[@henrystevenson4837]

@@2robjenkins last fight he was switching stances easily. Hopefully we can use that to his advantage

[@audreybidwell6524]

Break his foot like pettis

[@cameronslice9536]

Leon should of had his title shot 2 fights ago, I’m a fan of Dana but not when he’s avoiding fighters and refusing them what they deserve just because there not putting on a fake front, the title will be home in the next year let’s go leon💪💪

[@mikenjy6971]

Most instances good guys come second no matter how good they are

[@iz2904]

Very true.

[@AlexC-dr5qb]

usman falling in love with his hands 17:12

[@johndillinger5142]

i reckon leon would of got a shot ages ago if it wasn't for that accent poor fela. hope he gets to fight diaz this time, will get him acknowledged in america. seems like a gd dude and was scary gd in that first round against belal. gd luck big man.

[@immortaltg7283]

It should be Leon versus Colby. Colby is scared to fight cause he doesn't want to lose rank and Leon is a legit threat to that streak.

[@Disinfo321]

Also because it doesn’t make sense for Covington? He’s the number 1 contender and masvidal just leaped him for a title shot. Masvidal and usman are much bigger fights for him.

[@M___X_]

heavily foreshadowed

[@marijo20002]

Good luck!👍🤝🤝🇱🇻

[@dg6360]

He beat RDA when he was 1-2 in his last 3 and went to the scorecards didn’t do nothing special. 8 fight win streak RDA only guy ranked in the top 10 and he went to a NC with No13. Even if he wins he doesn’t deserve a title shot🤦‍♂️ he should fight Burns/Thompson

[@eheeb79]

Who tf does deserve it then

[@JS-cg4ji]

@@eheeb79 if wonderboy beats burns then he deserves it

[@Sam-ng3of]

And RDA is a lightweight and was too small for welterweight

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Rda was 5th when leon beat him, and he beat him more convincingly than Colby did

[@dg6360]

@@grimaffiliations3671 RDA was no1 when Colby beat him and rda was unbeaten at WW at that point

[@munnauk7355]

Rooting for Rocky ,,,,good luck brother 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@Andrew-tf8vn]

I honestly think Leon out of all contenders at 170 has the best shot against the champ.

[@damir9206]

Leon by UD ! I don’t see him knocking out Diaz, that guy has a rock chin !

[@benjaminthomas7164]

His chin is what they used for wolverines skeleton.

[@nileshunhale7279]

Timestamps please

[@danielsheehan1591]

Catterall GOAT interviewer

[@crisxx33]

U poked a guy on his eye twice and u expect a title shot?

[@oj1101]

Nates a pretty smart dude in the fight game, I wonder what he sees in Leon that makes him think he can beat him

[@MrMillander]

Got a feeling it’ll be his jujitsu

[@alexreynolds748]

Marijuana

[@mattsmith5421]

Everybody saying he needs to fight someone in the top 5, well they're all ducking him he wants tho fight them and they are refusing to fight so

[@mustafakhan940]

I recall Wonderboy calling him out multiple times yet Leon turned it down, even though both were in the top 5

[@khuraymhamid154]

@@mustafakhan940 he turned it down initially because he wanted the title shot but now he was OK about it after his inactivity... he wanted fight on feb/April and the belal muhammad eye poke happened and also wonderboy wasn't cleared till I think June so he leon ddnt want to wait long nd now he got diaz which is rescheduled for June 🤣🤣

[@moiseschaparro1848]

@@khuraymhamid154 he should’ve just went for the fight with wonderboy both top 5’s, but his words were “I’ve beat the wonder boys” when his best win is rda. Don’t like Leon honestly, but I hope he could atleast get a few wins prior to the title.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

@@mustafakhan940 Wonderboy got ko'd by Pettis who's a 145lber, Wonderboy is washed.

[@drewcoate8671]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 Dumbest comment in the comment section goes too.....

[@saberkix]

what's with the emoji in the title ? lol

[@garymarshstein8992]

It's garbage that Colby is getting this title shot in every way possible. The worst has to be the generally accepted myth that Colby was Kamaru's toughest title defense. Usman's former training partner Gilbert Burns put him at way more risk and actually hurt him in the first round. Then there's Colby bringing Jorge's family into all of his interviews prior to the recent welterweight title fight, which itself should be disqualifying or at least bring some sanction. Kamaru's real enough to acknowledge Leon is the fight. He's been consistent on that.

[@ia5706]

Lol Chisera and Vincent

[@GMoney-ul6uj]

Why should he have to get names right when he's called Leon Scott

[@sirpk7426]

Leon Scott

[@Ben_Knowles]

2 legends

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Even though he isn't getting a title shot he's getting the perfect guy to showcase his skills against. Nate Diaz doesn't belong in the 170lb divsion and Leon will bully him, put on a show and finally get his title shot and more eyes will be on him than ever before because of it.

[@rohansharma6804]

Honestly I think nate diaz would do better at 155 or 165( if that comes in existence ) all the fighters he has beaten at 170 were lightweights his reach cardio and size are advantages in that division

[@rohansharma6804]

Plus his fight against micheal johnson was his best performance which was at 155 where he looked ripped and fast

[@billybartholomew8976]

Adam Catterall appreciation comment

[@jamestaylor7238]

Fight Disciples!!

[@ryankenny6162]

What a guy 💪🏼 Next Up 🇬🇧

[@NicolaMaxwell]

Solid surname!🙌

[@salwanisteakhouse]

Much respect to Leon Rocky! But it’s all about War Diaz!!

[@jimnosnow4484]

Man I’ve backed Leon for so long, seen him fight live a couple times too. So sick to see him develop into the elite fighter he is today. Honestly think he might be the best welterweight in the world atm.

[@teey1287]

Come on hes not better than usman

[@H.K.5]

@@teey1287 I think he is. He has everything over Usman apart from wrestling and Leon has solid wrestling anyway.

[@stevenryan9510]

@@teey1287 🤔don't no about that? But in time we will see 🤞

[@JD_13]

@@teey1287 dayum

[@manuelp.2001]

Man i hope Edwards is getting the title fight next i truly believe he will beat Usman and to See his pay (80 000 ) its embarassing the UFC should be ashamed of themselves a top 3 guy with such a Long winning streak should at least make double that amount

[@delisewalters9847]

Fair play to nate, I do feel Leon will get the win and aventually get his deserved title shot for sure. Big up brum Town!

[@nataliemckail8781]

This guy deserves his respect!

[@hdi8515]

Leon the best uk mma fighter

[@LambCurryDotOrg]

If that first round against Belal is anything to go off, I think Rocky stops Diaz inside 3.

[@planetfunny681]

15:15 "VI-CEN-TE" Not Vincent🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@raysullya.k.amassholehead817]

How's it a kick in the face when Brutha hasn't fought in almost 2 years & Colby is the top drawing fight at this time... im not hating, cuz Im A fan of Leon...

[@jellevandendriessche8706]

I agree. Being active is an important part of the fight game, his last good win was against RDA I believe? Not a win that aged all too well too (RDA is good, but not a true welterweight and not top tier anymore). He needs one top 5 one IMO, after that long break

[@mrmolloy]

Immigrants and refugees truly make this world great. Their resilience and perseverance against the odds are inspirational. Man LEON is such a great guy and brilliant MMArtist

[@b1gdawg316]

No one: Absolutely No one: Leon Edwards: UHMMM

[@jordanfender3085]

More like “it’s a poke in the eye” to Leon

[@zenshurou262]

joke is getting old now

[@jordanfender3085]

@@zenshurou262 I’ll stop when he stops poking people in the eye and demanding a title shot

[@onepunchflan3071]

@@jordanfender3085 how many fights has he done that then

[@jayeff8096]

I wanna know the reason why Nate wanted to fight Leon over everyone else at WW. Has he done an interview or made a social media post about it? Either way I'm happy for Leon, majorly lookin forward to this fight.

[@mre1995]

Must just be getting paid, no other reason why he'd take the fight.

[@tylerdavis520]

@@mre1995 he said recently he only wants to fight winners. Leon’s been winning more than most…

[@mre1995]

@@tylerdavis520 He's always going on about just wanting big and exciting fights and Leon is neither. It gives him a chance at a title shot but apart from that it makes no sense for him to take it.

[@tylerdavis520]

@@mre1995 it is a big fight. Leon has been winning for a long time. People who actually follow the sport know how big of a fight it is

[@mre1995]

@@tylerdavis520 He's one of the least popular known fighters out there.

[@michelofelia7735]

Long knives vs long blunts

[@SmileB4DEATH]

Fellow brit here, go lon leon lad!! lets get that gold

[@adamcrompton4385]

Too right

[@MMA_Ravens]

I bought tickets for ufc 262 once I heard edwards vs nate diaz were going to fight but now its been moved SMH

[@mohammednabil5254]

Timestamp guy anywhere?

[@troymiller4644]

Colby beat a washed up Woodley since his title shot. Leon is on an 8 fight winning streak. Not Leon's problem that the eyepoke happened: the gloves the UFC uses are trash (see Trevor Wittman's gloves) and that stuff happens in MMA. He didn't do it on purpose. And no one above the 13th ranked guy would fight him?! Come on. Leon absolutely deserves a title shot with a win over Nate Diaz. Colby can fight the winner of Burns/Wonderboy for a shot.

[@leebrandon3842]

i really like edwards man. he's had the worst luck ive ever seen and he's so cool about it. i have no doubt if he beats nate he will fight colby or usman.

[@akshaypanwar4964]

Should've gotten the title fight after the belal bout

[@BRUISER-df9xp]

“Furteen” -Leon Edwards

[@ivartheboneless5969]

Mad how English people get laughed at for speaking English wrong. I’m Scottish my whole country hasn’t got the hang of it yet so I can’t laugh at anybody :(

[@TheHarrip]

Let's be honest hype sells fights. Leon should Tango Slap Cobly to make the casuals love him. That would be hillarious .

[@goldstandard4408]

I was looking forward to him and Hazmat

[@lawrencehackett6479]

Problem with Leon is he doesn’t have a grappling threat vs usman, usman would just hug legs and pound for 25 minutes. Ufc would be dumb to give Leon that fight, styles make fights but his style ain’t it.. at least not now. To beat usman u gotta be good all around

[@bomayevideos6537]

He will put a beatdown on Journeyman Diaz then should have his long overdue title shot

[@tylerdavis520]

It would be interesting to see Nate get KO’d and how that would affect his psychology

[@Madvillain47]

Leon's gonna batter Diaz, hoping this sets up a Jorge fight. Masvidal needs to stop being a coward and fight Leon like a man instead of just throwing cheap shots.

[@khuraymhamid154]

Leons gonna beat masvidal hes getting the title shot next against usman so maybe the masvidal rematch can happen later on...

[@Rya_N33]

Leon needs to quit being a cry baby he is coming off a loss and a no contest he don’t deserve nothing

[@riskyr2507]

Hasn’t lost since 2016🤔

[@narenmappat576]

Nate Diaz is essentially a lay up for Leon an easy win and alot of recognition.....but maybe just maybe Diaz pulls it off.....????

[@monstermunch7083]

He is not easy, hes a stamina test for everyone.. 5 rounds is a guarantee

[@andrewhezekiahdaniel]

@@monstermunch7083 Too easy to hit though.

[@jayeff8096]

@@andrewhezekiahdaniel That's how the Diaz brothers get wins. They eat punches and kicks till their opponents make a mistake or gas out, then they capitalise. Leon's a composed, technical striker with cardio though so he's got the tools to beat Nate if he stays on point during the fight.

[@rakeshkumarsharma2807]

@@jayeff8096 Nate's got great boxing and submission game

[@jayeff8096]

@@rakeshkumarsharma2807 Yeh very true, he rolls punches like a boxer too which is why he can take all those shots (as well as having a good chin).

[@desslattery3457]

Diaz has pulled out, I'm not surprised

[@kcr4388]

shut up

[@shaansharma5383]

leon edwards will be champion by the end of 2021

[@brandonb5862]

I think Leon meant poke in the eye 👁 🤔 last win didn't count at all! Should have to run it back.

[@tylerdavis520]

Wasn’t a win

[@KrisBowman1992]

When I look at Adam Cateralls face all I see is Nutsy and Trigger from Disney's (Robin hood 1973)

[@arnoldjenkins5455]

Belal says its a poke in the eye

[@jackbache1538]

This guy could easily .. Talk a glass eye t sleep

[@uriahthekey8647]

I hope Leon don't turn out to be sterling 2.0 because I remember before, everyone was praising sterling like they are now for Leon.

[@SphericaI]

As long as he doesn’t throw eyepokes again, he should get his due. He’s a really talented fighter, he just doesn’t know how to market himself into a title shot. Being nice doesn’t sell ppvs. Look at Wonderboy.

[@thegreatest3559]

One of the best in the division, but has had no luck literally or maybe It’s meant to be and there’s something big coming for this guy

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

Edwards was ranked #4 what colby lost and the fighters above him weren't really clear for a title shot just yet Rocky deserved that title shot

[@rcikaal8804]

It's good that Kamaru Usman knocked Jorge MOUTH-Vidal, the F-out! Before that, the casuals kept pretending that Edwards had already had a fight with Mouth-Vidal. It's clear the Mouth was scared. He is still scared and knows Edwards would handle him in the ring. I believe Edwards would put a worse beating on Mouth-Vidal than Kamaru Usman did.

[@Naniurca]

Its probably because most people think hes a boring fighter