Leon Edward’s Style Explained *Breakdown*

Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington might’ve been a slower fight, but from a technical viewpoint it was fantastic. Leon shut Colby’s game down with a variety of fundamental techniques, ultimately retaining the UFC Welterweight Division Title. Let’s break it down.
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[@martinruffell4077]

Wow. Recreating elements of the fight on the mat and being able to talk through it without the footage directly infront of you is seriously impressive.

[@paulmichael8796]

Definitely knows what he's talking about. Great video

[@Erebusmc]

I'm surprised so few are talking about the stance switching. Which Colby for a moment in the post-fight conference admitted to confusing him a lot with his takedown offence (his only path to victory in reality). With Leons bigger frame, reach and way better distance management I think that completely negated Colbys rush in with an overhand and drop for the takedown approach. Then with his fast counters, Colby couldn't rush in without catching a hand so started backing up more naturally. Colby smiled at one of the early counters, so it hurt him for sure, and didn't want to engage with that anymore. With the leg chewed up he had no base to push forwards either.

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[@jarabotelho5275]

I think Leon’s take downs of Colby outshined the switch stance. I don’t mean his takedowns were actually better than his switch stance . . .but for shock value with the fans, takedowns from a British fighter against an American wrestler is memorable

[@ItsameAlex]

3:53 Colby said he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds, I don't know how true that is

[@tevinochieng2225]

Leon starting the 1st round in Orthodox when Colby in the build up sounded like he prepared for Leon to stick to his usual Southpaw stance definitely caught him off guard 😂 it was almost like he thought he had answers to the exam until he realized he didn't read all the chapters in the course 😂

[@Grind2shine386]

​@@ItsameAlexColby always has an excuse bro

[@MancCrypt]

Leon being able to get up in the way he does is very under appreciated so I’m glad you went though the technique of that

[@ghosthisho766]

and that’s why leon edward’s has the most aesthetic physique in the universe

[@timw4432]

Best in the UFC

[@johnbalfe]

These videos are absolutely outstanding. Some of the best analysis out there, and explained so well that even people (like me) who don't train in MMA can enjoy them. Well done to all involved.

[@thomashearne243]

Hes the best if you do train mma too. FACT. Non bias, funny and accurate .

[@jarabotelho5275]

@@thomashearne243yeah, Cory’s got a little bit of everything; intelligence, discipline, and a sense of humor

[@ItsameAlex]

3:53 Colby said he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds, I don't know how true that is

[@Otherself]

This content is FUCKING AWESOME Cory. Thank you. Super technical and you explain it so well and like no other!!

[@MQG517]

colby looked like an old man with severe arthritis against leon 😂

[@ItsameAlex]

3:53 Colby said he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds, I don't know how true that is

[@lowkeyb8429]

@@ItsameAlexOh so colby took Two L’z that night? Or was it three? lossing in front all his weak fans either way good to know 😂

[@ItsameAlex]

@@lowkeyb8429 his weak fans can be counted on one hand, most of his fans are strong

[@lowkeyb8429]

@@ItsameAlex Y’all need to be strongest having to watch him lose a third time in a tittle fight. It’s over for yo boy. pack it up

[@ajmaneee]

Leon is truly disciplined with the basics. That drop step you talk about happens cuz he's just always light on his feet meaning he's always bouncing from his heels to the balls of his feet. Great video!!

[@amarbhogal5244]

Glad someone who understands the intricacies and can explain them well enough for a lament to understand

[@ItsameAlex]

3:53 Colby said he broke his foot in the first 30 seconds, I don't know how true that is

[@94bkf]

I agree with his take on American wrestling style in mma. Leon and others have gotten so much better at being able to work their way back onto their feet. The sambo style translates better to mma. They are able to keep people down and able to G&P/submit their opponent more effectively.

[@almazingsk8er]

I think a key part of Leon's ability to standup is shown at 8:32 as well. Jack Slack mentioned it in his breakdown, but Leon slides his knee across Colby's belly and uses that to create distance and doesn't allow Colby to lay on him, as well. Overall his defensive grappling was super slick. He was active and constantly moving multiple places to push and not allow Colby to drop his weight and get control.

[@Lowdo1549]

Leon is so good at framing off. Didn’t he almost take Diaz’s head off with an elbow out a clinch? Leon’s technique is next level.

[@wafflebotus]

@@Lowdo1549 he'a a true martial artist, like Colby is too. glad he's the champ. Usman was a mid tier steroid wrestler that should've lost the first Colby fight. We got robbed of 3 years of a real champ.

[@chka1043]

@@wafflebotus both colby and kamaru have sloppy technique lol and it was a good stoppage. cope

[@wafflebotus]

@chka1043 no idiot, it was the liver kick in the 2nd that took Kamaru's wind. Usman got 2 minutes to rest. He should've lost then.

[@lordoffaiyum9727]

​@@wafflebotusyour a clown. Usman had nevet popped and he beat Colby both times. Only race fans feel other wise. Get over it

[@user-hu7wd2xd5t]

Leon is a beautiful artistic fighter. It's not really going to be exciting. Probably barely broke a sweat beating Colby. Great Breakdown Cory. Cheers

[@Scoobay]

I find them pretty exciting for the most part, I’m a Leon fan so it’s easier for me to be entertained. The Colby fight was the least entertaining fight I’ve seen from him, though. They’re both at fault but you can’t really blame Leon, he did what he had to and only a little bit more. Colby was very tentative and kept the fight pretty closed for the most part.

[@paulmichael8796]

I like this! New sub from the UK. Straight to the point, knowledgeable insights from a great current fighter. Actually moving and showing us what he's talking about instead of sitting on a sofa spouting clickbait opinions. Good stuff Cory

[@jarabotelho5275]

Content’s consistent and getting better and better, love to see it Cory 🤙🏽

[@seattleryan5721]

Cory, great content bro!!

[@chrisjackson9626]

These are cool little teach-ins explained really well. Cheers Cory.

[@MMAClipper]

Good to see you doing KZbin mr sandman 😎, these breakdowns are awesome man thank you

[@7777wilson1]

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[@TechnoShamanism]

Great to have your eye and expertise laid out like this in analysis for all of us to enjoy! You’re the man, lots of appreciation and respect your way!

[@demattiohh]

This is dope! Love the insight and breakdown, more of this please 💪

[@SnoopxSh4dy]

Great breakdown Cory! It’s very interesting to learn all the mechanics of what goes into fighting.

[@YEEHAH]

Just found your KZbin channel.. you always seemed like a insightful und thoughful person, so I'm really interested in your analysis of things. Looking forward to more vids!

[@joshmuhl7472]

I’ve been a big fan for a long time now so always support you but these breakdown videos are class. As someone who doesn’t have much training in fighting you explain in a way that everyone can follow. You’ll be an amazing coach

[@dxman1007]

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[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, Cory

[@SomeDudeInTheChat]

Great breakdown, Cory. Didn’t even realize you had a channel, but now I do, and you have a new subscriber. ✌️

[@OmegaSparxChannel]

Amazing Breakdown. Loving this!

[@ethanandpals6294]

Much Love Cory! You should have 0 issue growing this youtube channel of yours! Highly intelligent breakdowns for MMA fans who know nothing like myself. Thanks!

[@DPVALR]

These videos are my favourite thing to watch right now. Super knowledgeable

[@DopeAtoms]

This is dope.. Love the insight, keep the content up 🔥

[@bennetttyler6019]

Colby was circling left heavy because he was terrified of Leons headkick 😂 swear he didn't want to end up like Usman in front of Trump (all respect Usman cause he's a killer) but that's exactly what it was, he fought a scared fight, he can make all the excuses in the world but the real truth is he was scared. Shouldn't of put all that pressure on himself. Btw I love your channel Corey and your fighting abilities are amazing, one of the absolute best in standup and dont worry we all notice how much better your grappling has gotten to.

[@Last_Chance.]

Love your breakdowns sandman!! Let's go brother!!!

[@willisnjim]

Really love your insights. Could listen all day

[@MrZuludemidog]

Thanks so much for the insights. Being able to see and understand these kinds of details makes watching the fights so much more interesting!

[@twixsondubbi9753]

You’re the man Cory! Hope Ufc has you fight for the title next because you deserve it!

[@Cultofderek]

Easily the best breakdowns out there absolutely spot on

[@RobsNeighbor]

I enjoy your breakdowns! Thank you Cory

[@Probasaur]

This was really cool. Phenomenal breakdown, great demonstration. Beautiful work much appreciated. Sandhagen needs more title fights !!!

[@coachdavitryan]

Phenomenal content. Your thinking process is very interesting

[@DavidBrown-xq9nb]

You are really good at breaking fights down!!!❤

[@StayPrimal]

Cheers Cory great video !

[@fidazzlegyroman]

Great breakdown of the fight.

[@stub6378]

Love this Cory. Thanks man.

[@davidgardner48]

Keep the videos coming big dog good stuff super clean video

[@dylankane878]

Thanks cory, great technical stuff

[@OdysseusLaerte]

Great video! Thanks! It is great to have valuable technical insights from the fights. Very well explained. 🙏💪

[@TheIncredibleFlyingSausage]

Nice one! Thanks for this. I Love hearing about the techniques that steer the fight. Far too many post fight videos from other 'content creators' have been focusing on "what's wrong with colby", it seems like they've overlooked Leon's solid performance.

[@justindoherty359]

Killer details!! More like this!

[@coffeeyouu]

Wow it's crazy Cory goes out of his way to give out info like this bravo dang

[@sdu0023]

Such a great and detailed breakdown, love it

[@robinsocial4838]

These breakdowns are unique and excellent 👍

[@88leehale]

Cody get your videos up sooner after the card you content is spot on something different breaking it down on the mat. Top work 👊🏻

[@rizzla9651]

Yes! Love to see the content

[@Bravogod42090]

Great video bro

[@abbefakih6997]

Great breakdown that many don’t take into an account, it was fun to watch from my point of view since it was very technical from the champs side and also dominate

[@omarswanson876]

amazing breakdown, subbed

[@Torymorgan9]

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[@TheNaz1996]

Great analysis

[@johnperez7487]

Fantastic breakdown! Subscribed

[@gratefuldude4624]

Great video. I enjoyed it as a fan of martial arts. Thanks for breaking down this technique.

[@jessejones8565]

Unreal content!

[@puakeriwinterburn]

Very good style and very good break down , both of you will go down as goats for you’re divisions

[@georgebicknell9919]

Class man big up cory

[@jamesmaguire9518]

Appreciate you explaining things that fans see that aren't actually in the octagon. My perpespectice about a fight changes so much when I hear high IQ mma guys break it down (such as cory). Keep grinding cory. When we get to see him and omalley his channel is going to take off even more.

[@tightframe]

please keep doing these. need more technical breakdowns from fighters themselves

[@technodromen]

This video was super awesome.

[@ettahiri]

I really enjoy this breakdouwn . I think you could be a high level mma coach. Im still learning after more than a decade being a mma fan. Keep up the good work coach

[@jonassteinberg3779]

Great content

[@J_Ghotier]

I think Sandhagen has one of the highest fight IQ’s in the entire sport of MMA. He’s got that Might Mouse fight IQ flowing!

[@franciso7724]

Super awesome video 🎉

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Colby "Leon didn't break my foot by checking it, I broke my foot by kicking" Covington.

[@Toki52]

New subscriber! As a fan, I recognized your high fight IQ and thought the same things you said about Leon's mastery of fundamentals. You guys play jazz.

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[@slimbeeda]

Dope shit Cory

[@maddenjacquez8449]

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[@ch-zq3ld]

Buy a bag

[@Jerry-fr4xo]

Im 20 with quite a bit of experience, if u really wanna be a fighter, find someone better than you now and have them beat you up for a couple rounds. That'll show you what being a newbie to training is like. If you still love it then yeah man a coach is the only way you can grow

[@WarBrah]

If there’s no explicitly MMA gym around find a Muay Thai, kickboxing, submission grappling, or boxing gym. It’ll give you the foundations for when you find an actual MMA gym down the line.

[@Saygoodnightfight]

You train UFC bro?

[@marekslusny9766]

Jerry this very bad advice because he can develop many bad habits not fighting in a gym with a train and 1 year of waiting to see if you love it so stupid in that you could have aleready had a amateur fight and grappling competion experience

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damn your break downs are solid. glad i realized u had a channel shaggy

[@Flash4freedom]

As per the other comments. Great content. First time I have found this channel. Take Care Be Well Gordon

[@fizzyfiz6951]

New sub! Great breakdown

[@user-bq3ij2qh8d]

What a brilliant video

[@markdavis8430]

A real breakdown from the most technical fighter in combat sports period

[@BossedupT250]

Sandhangen got a nice underhook. That and collar ties plus wrist control are very important

[@JediJai]

So good thank u bro

[@retrocity4270]

Excellent breakdown you’ve earned a sub from me

[@timw4432]

Hope to see you get the belt one day buddy, you are a real one

[@thierrydevries]

Keep on going! You're one of my favorite fighters! I loved your latest match! You did what you needed to do! I was thinking; wouldn't you match up, like fight iq wise, with the Danaher squad? Your striking is literally insane, if the ground game matches that I would be surprised if goat status isn't in your future!

[@vxmpir6213]

I’m not going to act like an OG sandman fan but I swear I know you’ll win the belt ever since I watched your fight with song I realized the amount of potential you have and believe it or not I swear to god I had this exact same feeling with Izzy I just fucking knew he’d be a champion I love sandman and Sugar im excited to see that fight one day

[@Luvy1111]

Beautiful❤️🫶🙏god bless Cory and Leon🙌two amazing and talented warriors & elite striking technicians🐐s.

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When passion and knowledge collide ❤

[@christianspearman3065]

Thank you

[@Seniormando]

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[@cfletch3173]

Me and my friends met you at a slot machine last weekend. You were just chillin. Humble ass dude. True student of the game and its dope to see. Good luck w the future bro i feel a belt coming

[@bigben42]

I wouldn’t have guessed that he would be a gambling man

[@cfletch3173]

@@bigben42 he was just sitting not playin the machine

[@Lordofthemic_]

Nice break down, world class trainer one day for sure. Very succinct

[@dolosalish9378]

Next best mma KZbin in the next year or two.

[@Jonglohn]

His stance switching and effectiveness and efficiency on either side is actually a work of art.

[@f0x845]

This is an amazing breakdown. Gotta swap mics though, this one is not mixed well at all

[@zampha2065]

True student of the game. I feel Corey and Leon have a similar mindset about a technical approach to fighting. But Corey has a vicious streak that Leon lacks and is prepared to risk positions to damage whereas Leon will always favour staying safe, which has occasionally gotten him in trouble towards the end of fights.

[@shable1436]

Cory, can you explain the evolution of the current MMA scene compared to say 15-10 years ago, and how training has evolved into say coming from wrestling base, or karate base, or whatever, and how coaches basis on what you need to work on to round off your game, because today's fighters are so well rounded now. I see MMA gyms all over now, where years ago you had to go from boxing gyms to BJJ gyms, to Thailand to get the most out of the most important arts and methods used in MMA

[@crazyratpors]

How would he know

[@dylan104]

​@@crazyratpors Do you think he's only been training for 2 years or something?

[@strawhats4858]

Hey Cory love your content. You should consider doing an interview with MMA GURU. If you do he will glaze you for the rest of his days and you’ll gain some new followers. All the best!

[@AGON17]

Ah yes a KZbin station, love those