Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards UFC 278 Press Conference Best Bits

Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards kicked out the promotion for their highly anticipated rematch 7 years in the making with a press conference during International Fight Week! They will throw down at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City for the UFC Welterweight Championship!
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[@robthevampireslayer3211]

These dudes are like two mates having an argument over a beer.

[@williamjordan9237]

Rob the Vampire Slayer, that was spot on. Great comment. cheers from USA!

[@catking1806]

Yeah u beat me to the same thought

[@kennyboi1963]

Never seen a better comment

[@anthonydelaphous5920]

It's refreshing to see two men being professionals

[@kislayberi]

@@anthonydelaphous5920 what was "refreshing" in that???

[@Extravaganzoyeur]

"Let's wrestle, let's wrestle!!" 😂

[@skylerslack12]

Was he quoting Khabib? Lmao

[@yeshuasage3724]

@@skylerslack12 he’s quoting conor actually Usman is known for copying conor

[@merr5593]

@@yeshuasage3724 It was a joke in here tho, clearly.

[@ericyoutube77]

@@yeshuasage3724 it was both Khabib and conor

[@RetardedScorecard]

Read this comment thinking about Mojahed videos 😂

[@altamashsameer9418]

2:55 Let's wrestle let's wrestle

[@SHIZZLE71]

Big up Usman for making this entertaining. He’s defo learnt a lot about the business. 👌🏽

[@yeshuasage3724]

He makes it entertaining by copying conor and repeating his lines verbatim Let’s wresthle 😂

[@SHIZZLE71]

@@yeshuasage3724 it was a reference dummy

[@Sh0rtsYT]

@@yeshuasage3724 The difference is that Usman can actually fight

[@CluedUp23]

@@yeshuasage3724 And Conor copied Ali & Ric Flair

[@safoh2kojan171]

​@@Sh0rtsYT yeah and he got koed

[@nicopettiford-topaz253]

This was easily one the best press conference in a while

[@kislayberi]

most boring*

[@twm1423]

Eh it sucked

[@higurk]

Low standards

[@sukhdevr3489]

The Strickland Adesanya one was like a day before and much better.

[@ricardochavez4549]

Tripping bro

[@jabbah187]

`Let´s wrestle, let´s wrestle...´ LOL... These two definitily been watching Mojahed´s animations like the rest of us...

[@irGuilty]

I like both, but let’s go Leon

[@Ebuka_Ogbonna]

@rory clynes new what? 😂😂😂 Couldn't finish Nate.

[@craigjohnson9605]

@@Ebuka_Ogbonna who else has ‘finished’ Nate?

[@nirogalactoid8398]

@@craigjohnson9605 what makes u think he can beat Usman tho?Nate is known for his chin but he is a Puch bag for years now.

[@craigjohnson9605]

@@nirogalactoid8398 when did I say that he would beat him? And when did I say that Nate isn’t a punching bag? I made a point that he doesn’t get knocked out, that is all

[@Azoria4]

@@craigjohnson9605 I’m a fan of your work Craig

[@manlikemonksy8661]

Usman using the word mandem🤣🤣🤣

[@tyronishd5883]

😂😂

[@makibsgs]

Sounding like drake 😂😂

[@hmsp7799]

That was 10-8

[@Azoria4]

Usman is an unbelievable fighter. However, when he starts speaking it’s like someone’s nails going down a chalkboard, pure cringe 😂

[@estevaoborba5344]

That's was gold 😂😂😂

[@Youngblue4x]

They’re careers will forever be attached to each Others, that moment was so legendary I’ll never forget

[@Mufc479]

I love Usman but I'm a brit so sorry Usman! Let's go Leon!!

[@dontbother2461]

😴😴

[@SedriqMiers]

Leon is there for the payday make no mistake the bravado is fake.

[@Mufc479]

@@dontbother2461 Don't bother

[@lewiswbaboingboing]

Imagine being from brum and hearing that accent in stage 🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@OulyHussain]

I'm a Brit too but reality is Leon getting spanked

[@H4RL33Y]

Leon looks a lot taller than usman tbf , Love both guys respect but let’s go Leonnn ! Uk 🇬🇧

[@Gen7486]

He’s from England… Use the right flag.

[@H4RL33Y]

@@Gen7486 well Is that better haha 😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 He’s actually born Kingston Jamaica 🇯🇲 if we wanna talk technical about it .

[@biasesports9586]

Seriously! Either Usman isn't 6"0 or Leon is like 6"2. I think the English 6"0 is equivalent to the USA 6"1 or 6"2 or something.

[@jedidiahumoren2802]

@@biasesports9586 leon is talker than nate hes like 6’2-6’3

[@edgarramos8373]

@@jedidiahumoren2802 nah....Usman is 5'11 Leon is 6'1

[@angeldevo8282]

He did put usman on meme

[@theeagle488]

This is so funny usman is really struggling to understand edwards brum accent 🤣

[@umarimtiaz4540]

I can't understand him 😂

[@flrn6233]

Hope Leon win and put a finish to Usman

[@tsepontelele2588]

Mojahed is gonna make good use of that Lets wrestle let's wrestle😂😂😂

[@davidswaroop79]

And he did

[@alexchino12]

Leon to both Jorge & Colby now - “thank me”

[@raidiohead44]

can tell there’s mutual respect between these guys. rooting for leon, but I think this will be a good one

[@Finley1x]

love both fighters great example to people this was a fun press confrence i love proper fights like this with good competitive talk not just fake trash talk

[@abdulrahimroslan1771]

Usman was right, of course he needs to grapple and hold leon in the first fight because leon was a superior striker..can’t wait on how this 2nd fight gonna play out bcoz i think usman has improve a lot in his striking and edwards improves in his grappling.

[@AtlasTurner]

Trust me man neither of these guys want to be in each others world. This fight is going to be decided in the clinch and no one has a better clinch game than Leon. Now an amazing clinch game doesn't matter if he can't stop getting taken down but that where it's all gonna happen mark my words

[@brandonpina2205]

@@AtlasTurner exactly I think Edwards has a better chance then Khamzat at Usman. But even if he did beat Usman, I think his champion reign will be short lived.

[@cocksniffer3116]

@@brandonpina2205 Crazy how we won and then defended.

[@Jut_tc]

Just business but still love between them.

[@ExoLeo]

This was awesome they're like friends 😂

[@kvng.t8655]

I love this, real competitive trash talk with respect for each other. This gonna be a banger for sure🤟🏿💯

[@conorgoldie5146]

Best conference ever got a good laugh 😂 both these guys have watched the KZbinr who makes the UFC cartoons when they did the let's wrestle let's wrestle I just know they have haha

[@Zylo24]

I'm loving the positive energy between Usman & Leon

[@HoTheFoodie]

Bro usman is literally the GOAT rn

[@warzone9122]

🤦‍♂️

[@Unknown-oz8ic]

L

[@cengazhanvisagie6531]

Love the respect they share for each other

[@joeyjones3619]

This was fkn awesome fair play !

[@val-entineoda995]

i like their energy. They love the game and love themselves. Dont see any hatred against each other. Mad respect for them both.

[@dicapriog2993]

the khabib mcgregor reference tho😭

[@paulioc1403]

Let's wrestle,, let's wrestle 😆,these guys are ace 😊

[@andrewcollins9]

Tough fight for Leon

[@coap9041]

I’m so exited for this fight 🙏🏻

[@joeburns2458]

BIG UP 0121! Leon for the belt

[@dargcorleone_bites]

Birmingham stand UP!!

[@yeshuasage3724]

Don’t see how he wins

[@dargcorleone_bites]

@@yeshuasage3724 dunno if he can knock out Usman, but he can definitely out strike him and get the decision.

[@alexchino12]

@@yeshuasage3724 simple, headshot, dead

[@vigilantetroll6865]

TGF Bro!!! That’s all I can think of when I hear Leon speak

[@BigBadMogz]

I’m from Birmingham and I still can’t understand a word Leon says 😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@Ben-Dover777]

🧢

[@EFCDKZ]

Come on Leon 💪🏼💪🏼

[@tysal-s9244]

Can’t wait for it to start

[@jamiemcilreavy4827]

Deep down these guys love each other and just want chill wit each other

[@hashtagselfie]

Why did they have this press conference so early?? Isn’t it usually the Thursday before the fight?

[@LUKERs1196]

Excited for this one

[@leonhunter5672]

Leon Edwards to win by any means necessary

[@Darakkis]

Hahahahah, scissor hands

[@B-dawg95]

Leon by rape

[@motupatlugamesworld5768]

AWESOME CONTENT

[@reevesrollerz8732]

Leon's dedicated, listen to his podcast with james English hes fully locked and got the mindset to win any fight

[@jackfryer7690]

Let’s go Leon bring it home 🇬🇧

[@Luvy1111]

Two amazing warriors 🫶 history legends.

[@redme8473]

Usman has the announcer and commentator credibility, that's his advantage in this press conference

[@johntaitt7995]

I really can't wait for this fight

[@mmajedi5265]

The finall "give it me" at the end of the video turned Smeagol

[@Kubakaiser]

Usman clearly needed a slice of humble-pie and I'm glad Edwards served it to him in the fight.

[@motupatlugamesworld5768]

AWESOME GAME PLAYING

[@DB-fj2rp]

These 2 are going to great friends after this

[@donentertainment7069]

Haha that was awesome friendly press conference, funny , it is something cool to see

[@kungtruthfighting6504]

lets wrestle lets wrestle hahaha this became iconic

[@nickmcdunhill1074]

I think we may see a big upset in this fight and I’m picking Leon…. BUT, if Usman catches Leon the way Nate did, it’s over. Leon won’t be on wobbly legs, he’ll be dead on the canvas

[@poatan6304]

Leon vl b boring n try to outpoint... Usman will rape hom

[@oscarbuglass4746]

Edwards has got a weak chin but very good defence, that’s why he’s never been out

[@iexfire7866]

@@oscarbuglass4746 Q

[@steelob5693]

Love em both. They could be brothers. For real

[@hahajaz1]

I love Kumaru but being a Brit I'm with my boy Leon for this one!! Bring it home Leon 💪

[@JapseyeSpecs]

Oh this is so satisfying to watch now. Usman’s arrogance makes me smile, knowing he gets head-kicked into oblivion.

[@DrMohammedRahman]

I think Edwards realises that he has the personality of a water bottle. He's stepping up his trash talk... bless him. A great match up. May the best man win.

[@politicomans3123]

hahahaha

[@casualmma1131]

😂😂😂

[@kiwifire0294]

Edwards is just a class act man. It’s not in his nature to trash talk. Usman forces it 😭 he tries too hard to act all tough

[@DrMohammedRahman]

@@kiwifire0294 - agreed. I have a alot of respect of Leon.

[@midir7637]

@@kiwifire0294 Well he is all tough hes p4p

[@KellysHeroes777]

Yeah this is how bad trash talking sounds when the people just aren't c**ts. These 2 are too nice for all that really. I can't really bet against Usman but Edwards definitely has the ability to win the fight, I think people really sleep on Leon

[@Mikamichae]

Seemed more like competitive banter if anything, wasn’t even bad

[@DANNY-bv7od]

@@Mikamichae yanks dont know what banter is

[@Kas1645]

Nate Diaz almost slept him

[@718World]

Usman ACED his side of his trash talking. Never seen that side of him before. Dunno what ur talking about

[@Clown_fighter]

This how the sport should be too much bs trash talk these days

[@raf7305]

I like both fighters. Edwards is from my town so I’m supporting him but I can’t see him beating Usman that’s going to be a tough one.

[@samraj7230]

Birms coming out on top🤝

[@Azoria4]

@@samraj7230 despite being a wolves fan I’m supporting the brummy in this one 👍🏼

[@alexchino12]

Headshot dead

[@khushnood.6131]

Leon is also 6ft and Usman is also 6ft in ufc official data.. I mean which management measures the height..??

[@wadaphuq]

1:46 "by winning bruh" lmaooo this joint aged like fine wine

[@MLLON]

Haha I love Leon I trained with him in birmingham but he's not beating usman. But I hope he does win. 🇬🇧

[@GhostStyle007]

Mojahed will be so happy to see that they gave him tribute

[@gumjuicee6746]

If Leon loses I hope it’s a close fight so he gets the respect he deserves! Doubt he’ll go out like masvidal

[@finnmoore351]

Think this might be one of usmans only welterweight fights were he is the smaller man every other time I’ve seen him fight he just seemed so much bigger then the opposition should be interesting

[@thejample5188]

the nelk interviewer talking about leon being on the wrong side of viral social media moments, then gets slapped by nate diaz

[@moelarrycurly708]

marty snooozman , for real, got slept ! Leon Edwards champion of the World

[@Stewartchampion]

Come on Leon..it's time to shine....its a big ask for Leon...but he can do it

[@jjw4646]

Let’s go Leon💪🏻🇬🇧

[@haz3r_445]

Rooting for leon too brum stand up 💯

[@AdamchristianChambers2017]

And I like usman put some respect on both of them never been so excited for a fight if usman wins this then he's really is a bad man but I want that title here in UK where it belongs

[@boufloz4995]

Can someone explain me why there doing a UFC 278 conference, shouldn't they do it for UFC 277 instead ?

[@theasmrpirate6118]

Fair play to Usman saying Leon’s striking is much better

[@alejandroarrano9462]

Why did they have a conference already ?

[@ivanc5900]

These guys have a crush on each other

[@farsheedabdullah827]

Leon did it made Usman into a meme!!!

[@alexchino12]

Facts bro 😂😂😂

[@HuKaBuRa]

BRUMTOWN STAND UP!! Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards 👏 This is YOUR TIME, This is OUR TIME!!

[@4sername]

As soon as Kamaru loses, that'll be 0-3 (Rose, Justin, and Kamaru)

[@AS-gr8vf]

Trevor Whitman 🙄🙄🙄

[@Zion122]

@@scladoffle2472 That is a real possibility. I think he'll be smart enough to step away before then

[@caiminlaws7029]

@@scladoffle2472 Colby beat him in the second fight, Usman needed to pull out the cheats and fake low blows.

[@KINGCJ23_]

I got usman but won’t be surprised if Leon wins he’s been grinding

[@petreemc]

Really want Leon to win but man Usman is just so good

[@wra7h]

I'm confused are there 2 ufc's happening at same time

[@nilesrodriguez4343]

I find it ironic the guy who was talking to Leon on being on the wrong side of big moments in fights on social media is the same guy that Nate Diaz slapped tf out of in their interview. Brilliant!

[@MuhammadKhan-zi8sv]

Birmingham massive. Even im finding it hard to understand leon. Im a brummie. Didnt know brummie accent is so hard

[@rayyanuddin7208]

i love both of these fighters but this time im rooting for leon edwards because it would help combat sports in birmingham

[@yeshuasage3724]

Very unlikely Leon is a nobody in brum

[@yeshuasage3724]

@a pimp named Mdot not happening bud

[@EvansDogbe]

some shout out for majed mohammed 2:55

[@mahmoudalfouly7822]

oh shoot!! Was that Lauren Philips down there at 4:15?!!!!

[@treytoomuch]

Mandem 😂 hilarious

[@littlebigbooockz]

the fact that the trash talk is so awful but a fight like this sells it's self 👀

[@malcolmnesbitt7713]

I see usman wrestling and winning by decision like the first fight

[@TheDogHouseYT]

Never realised how big Leon is

[@raphaelluciano9433]

Leon going to kick them legs out

[@aldriel8274]

Let's wrestle !! Let's wrestle !! Let's wrestle !! Let's wrestle !! Let's wrestle !! THIS WILL NEVER DIE :D

[@dave93x]

Wish Leon would slow down when he speaks and annunciate a little better

[@kieranfarrell9350]

No what that what it all about the 2 best giving credit we’re it due just to do mma your a g

[@krusherlegend1452]

Leon out here sounding like the Diaz brothers 🤣

[@justsomeguywithafewmoregut4600]

Diaz hit him so hard now he sounds like him

[@krusherlegend1452]

@@justsomeguywithafewmoregut4600 😂😂😂

[@adammcdonnell700]

Usman still mad about cruz asking him how he was gonna get it done 😂

[@noelnoni7310]

Marty got the last laugh though and Cruz has respect him ever since. Usman was going against a training partner of Cruz, that’s why Cruz was on to him

[@JustT_Dave]

Who were they talking about when Leon saying they hidden from him?

[@Mikamichae]

Jorge

[@Catsley]

Masvidal

[@JustT_Dave]

Whats the back story then?

[@Catsley]

@@JustT_Dave Masvidal sucker punched Leon backstage in London years ago (the infamous two piece and a soda)

[@JustT_Dave]

@@Catsley I didn't know, thanks for the info. I'll have a little read up now.

[@IslamForAll11]

Make Khamzat Vs Usman That Will Be Tough For Usman And Khamzat Both 😍😍😍😍😊😊😊😊 From 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@davesullivan8073]

This should be a great fight honestly and from where I’m sitting I think I’m gonna pick . Edwards. too bad for Usman because he was in line to make a lot of money if he could get the Canelo fight.