Leon Edwards Blames 'Dana White Privilege' for Colby Covington Title Shot | The MMA Hour

Leon Edwards discusses his title defense at UFC 286, Kamaru Usman’s pre-fight trash talk, his pre-fight gunshot gesture, the fouls during the fight, Colby Covington’s appearance at fight week, if Covington deserves a title shot, who might be next for the title, how the tide has turned for the “Rocky” era, and more.
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[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

Leon Edwards is the perfect example of "Nice guys dont always finish last."

[@deez3063]

fr. Great to see him shine, he deserves it

[@zeik04]

Nice Guy? Hes a criminal ex gang member

[@yendevus1747]

Bro he is a carjacker

[@JL-yq9xn]

He gives people brain damage for a living

[@juandoe1450]

Yeah they grab the fence instead.

[@mohammedchowdhury5841]

I wrote him off twice and he’s proved me wrong twice. Respect Leon

[@nolabets3130]

hes a cheater

[@rukus9585]

You're not alone, my friend.

[@agi2160]

​@@nolabets3130 Headshot. Dead. And still!

[@foxmoontp]

​@@nolabets3130so is usman

[@rukus9585]

@Elijah that must suck.

[@nickscarla-tl9xp]

Leon “No Colby. I’ll fight anyone but Colby” Dana “let me make a quick call” 3 mins later… Dana “congrats tough guy, ur fighting Jon jones”

[@Theblackvortex75]

Or being on bs and making him fight them back to back 😂😅

[@1729krish]

Jon Jones will die if he makes 170 after that massive bulk

[@ianunderhill9458]

Lmaoooo 😂😂😂

[@Thermolizer]

Leon is living every fighters dream right now and his confidence is through the roof! He's proved he belongs at the top of the sport 💪

[@josmith6275]

Hahaha yet he won't right Colby lol he is a coward and Colby will walk through him

[@duckman5563]

​@@josmith6275 thats because colby doesn't deserve it.. his greatest achievement is losing to usman twice and beating rda in 2018.. colby only has one win over a current top 10 fighter.. you think hes scared to fight colby after beating the guy that broke colbys jaw and beat him twice?

[@jre4255]

​@@josmith6275 Everyone ignored him when he wasn't champ. Now they are all fans and want to fight him. Na go earn it. 🤣

[@POPCOIN7]

@@duckman5563 colby is the number 2 ranked guy and just weighed in as back-up. that's how the business works. don't like it? too bad. it's a huge fight too if leon had the brains to actually promote it and sell some ppvs.

[@memobravo740]

Duck just roasted you and this whole interview for even thinking Colby is the match to make of anything belal or burns ha Colby feed him back to usman

[@kurstone04]

Look at his face... if you didnt know he had a world championship fight on the weekend, you wouldnt be able to tell. Good skill Leon. Congrats champ!

[@blackice214]

I thought he was wearing makeup for a sec lmao dude looks like he did last week

[@Soxxik]

Colby is better

[@BigSoldiermx]

Usman didn't show damage either dude didn't do enough😣

[@bloodontoast8522]

@@Soxxik if he was better, he’d be champ right now. But he’s not.

[@Soxxik]

@@bloodontoast8522 styles make fights. Colby pace vs a non steroid user (Usman) is unmatched. Leon couldn’t handle his chain wrestling and pace, unless he starts EPO like Juiceman

[@Pedrooooo2234]

Nice to see Leon is starting to become a superstar, the way the UFC treated him the last few years was an absolute disgrace

[@population-_-420]

Colby only getting shot cause he's maga

[@lukemurray4950]

Also now they still are. Bringing Colby to his show when Colby ducked him for years preventing him getting a title shot and done the same to the whole top 5? That is mad disrespectful. And then to say he is 100% getting the next title shot? Next level disrespect.

[@alexanderhayward8505]

The UFC gave him fight after fight that fell through, and it was his own damn nations restrictions that kept him from traveling. No one treated him poorly.

[@Issacandjacob]

Leon wants Jorge. He said Colby hasn’t fought in 2 years. Not true. And he beat Jorge. Who legit fights once every year and a half. Dude has no ground to stand on

[@goodkrypollo1706]

@@population-_-420 Colby getting shot because he's the third best welterweight on planet Earth.

[@concorde3980]

No one deserves success and happiness more than Leon. WELL DONE you absolute legend 🇯🇲🇬🇧😃

[@philcliffe6909]

Agreed 100%.

[@deekay7594]

Was it a clean win? A few fouls can make the difference in a game of inches

[@agi2160]

​@@deekay7594 Headshot. Dead. And still!

[@jairtrail4921]

@@deekay7594 he got a point deduction?

[@ronindr]

Don't let them bully you!

[@GoytaDembiya]

Leon’s win and perseverance is inspirational not only to the family of sport but also to us all outside of sports🎉

[@ronindr]

N don't let them bully you.

[@karlmarks6065]

Not really inspirational mate , he won a fight by decision , not inspired me much , jon Jones won heavyweight title in 1min 30 seconds after a 3 year lay off thats inspirational

[@Jessie_James850]

Leon is afraid of Colby. What a wimp

[@BruceLee1.0]

not everyone can get lucky like that lmao. 1 in a billion

[@kalabyared2059]

🇪🇹

[@evanfankhauser3815]

“I wouldn’t be upset with Colby getting next shot” - aerial last week

[@pxrxdx187]

Aerial = part boy + part weasel

[@daebak7370]

Ariel is a snake

[@-xxxuchihacion-3318]

​​@@pxrxdx187 part nose + part weasel

[@melancholymartialarts7095]

​@@pxrxdx187 paradox = part hate part her

[@godisgoodgodisgreat3434]

no way he said this last week someone please link me the video

[@gflah]

lol so Ariel believes Masvidal deserves a shot, while Colby doesn’t? 😂

[@elk4ma456]

they are so dumb, leon fought 1 guy in 2 years and got a titlle shot

[@Amzyy]

Colby got his jaw broken in the first Usman fight and his face rearranged in the second. Leon doesn’t have a scratch on his face. Title shot should go to Belal, Burns or Khamzat.

[@Amzyy]

Colby has no top 5 wins, coming off two losses and beat washed Woodley and Jorge. He needs to stop ducking Khamzat halting the division already

[@0414rohan]

yeah bc masvidal fighting burns. Colby refused Khamzat, Belal, Shavkat and he begging for a fight bc this is his last opportunity for the belt bc he cant hang with the new top 5 guys. He will get smoked. that bum Masvidal also is a bigger name than colby and more exciting no one wants to see a crotchsniffer lmao

[@alexiscarranza7948]

Idk if Colby deserves the shot but Masvidal for sure does not lol

[@DrFrisb]

Thank you Ariel and Leon. This is what we needed

[@Estroogen]

pls stop speaking for everyone lmao

[@Inkosi_uJabu_Ndlovu]

@@Estroogen we all think you should leave

[@Estroogen]

@@Inkosi_uJabu_Ndlovu pls stop speaking for everyone, thanks

[@ronindr]

"This is what we needed" ... Gosh, u need Mike Vecchione, not this.

[@MohammadAliKhalil]

@@Estroogen why you here loser

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Leon is negotiating for more money and it's a shame fans are always against the fighters when it comes to the business side of things.

[@Himel_Creeper_Bros]

I agree.

[@rukus9585]

It's always about money, yes, but for Leon it feels like there's more to it than just that. We'll see.

[@juangringo3906]

Well fighting Colby will bring him more money. Masvidal isnt even ranked top 10 and wont be favored in the Burns fight. Also judging from the comments when it comes to the business side most ppl say pay them more money but they also usually dismess the actual business side in depth.

[@d_rod3]

@@juangringo3906 Colby will not bring him more money than Masvidal lol. Like him or not, but Masvidal is still a far bigger draw than Colby. Colby needs a rivalry to sell a fight. His ONLY big PPV main event was his 2nd fight against Usman. No one will care about Colby vs Leon. But Leon vs Masvidal actually has a story behind it. And he's a far more favorable matchup. Colby has ducked literally every single current contender at 170, while Leon was constantly getting ducked and passed over. I don't blame him for telling Colby to F off while preferring the more favorable matchup that'll pay him more money...

[@yaakw]

It’s no longer a debate. They get peanuts.

[@DL-ds7xp]

Colby might have made a deal to drop charges against masvidal to get the title shot

[@MrSenorpepe]

This was my exact thought. Masvidal and Colby are both fighting now, I assume the case was dropped for a title shot .

[@edge803]

Is this really confirmed? Makes sense with Jorge haveing a fight in April and colby has a title shot next.

[@MrSenorpepe]

@@edge803 they couldn’t confirm something like that but it does make sense. Dana says he never makes fights right after and then said Colby is for sure getting the title shot.

[@marccorbin2956]

@DLfinally à comment that make sense

[@lakwansawyer5527]

This is exactly what happened

[@adamknight542]

Belal having to fight Shavkat now shows Dana doesn't want him to have a title fight

[@masterthesis4645]

It's a business, nobody's interested in Belal, literally nobody

[@jirrellj]

@@masterthesis4645 Business should never sacrifice integrity of the sport. This isn’t a popularity contest

[@rastashake]

@@jirrellj Nothing sacrificed. Belal is coming off beating #15. Never heard of someone getting a title shot off beating #15. The other issue is Brady didn't look very good in that fight which hurt Belal. Brady looked he should be #15. He didn't look like a top 10 guy even.

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

Leon wanted this bad. He was very focussed and sharp throughout the fight.

[@madgavin7568]

He low-key needed the win as well because had he lost especially a decisive one his head shot win would have been written off as a fluke. This win removes all doubt and vindicates the claim that Leon (as was all fighters at the event other than Usman) was compromised from the high-altitude in Utah.

[@Alexjpertuz]

Edwards is not saying masvidal deserves a title shot he just wants revenge and wants to whoop his ass for the sneak punch

[@DangeistYT]

He deserves every bit of success he's getting right now , man is humble fr

[@spa7us]

so humble that he feels entitled enough to decline a fight

[@DangeistYT]

@@spa7us yes , a fight with people who doubted him and talked down on his name , id do the same

[@spa7us]

@@DangeistYT exactly my point. leon has a youtube commenters mentality. He needs to realize the ufc works. U do not get your way from declining fights

[@spa7us]

@@DangeistYT *how the ufc works

[@mrtibbz10]

​@@spa7us Colby deserves the shot as much as Masvidal his greatest ever win 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MistyAndBonnie]

I remember sitting in the hospital waiting room listening to the leon interview a few years back on areil helwani show. Feels good to see him at the top where he belongs.

[@john-wu2zb]

Why were you in the hospital waiting room?

[@MistyAndBonnie]

@@john-wu2zb Wife was going in for long surgery

[@john-wu2zb]

@@MistyAndBonnie That must have been rough point in Life, mate... Did your wife get through it in good health?

[@mitchrapp5214]

Never seen a guy on a 12 fight winning streak getting disrespected like this

[@dmvbawse4265]

Won big with Leon when he won the belt. The whole embedded series and all the interviews he’s been confident and seemly calm. Had to go with him again in front of a uk audience.

[@Andrew-xt8lz]

Bro said Colby doesn’t deserve it and then goes on to say Jorge gets next shot LMFAO. Poor Belal sitting in the back still nursing his eye after Leon gouged it out, at least give him a chance at the title.

[@Hittlinho]

Allah works in mysterious ways. He has other plans for Belal

[@StevenP727]

Leon wants to fight Jorge because he wants a refund on that 2 piece and a soda

[@donsq4306]

Colby deserves the title shot he was ready immediately as a back up fighter. He is entertaining both on the mic and during the fight. Fights as a natural 170 fighter and is a top 3 fighter at the very least in the devision.

[@stingabee123]

Jorge doesn't deserve it either but it's probably personal with masvidal

[@veluta2549]

only if he beats burns who is a number 3 contender thats a big deal but lets be honest he aint beating burns he has no chance.

[@benspeakman2623]

i dont understand how Ariel can justify Masvidal but not Colby 😂

[@madfirefightr4146]

Ya like honesltly while i agree someone who has been active deserves the shot more but the argument of colby not getting the shot because he lost to usman twice is ridiculous considering masvidal got ko'd by usman and lost to colby.

[@multitablez7825]

When Tony made that joke, Dana White privlidge.. the way Dana cracked up at it was so funny.

[@alanross2482]

Coz it's true and he knows it😆

[@FuryOfTyphon]

Colby out here leveraging his lawsuit against Masvidal for a title shot.

[@SPARKxSHADOWSSXS]

followed him since the nelson win, what a guy, huge fan win or lose

[@bobbymudda]

What baffles me most that NOBODY SEEMS TO MENTION... is how can they spring a new opponent on you at the last second like that? You've had no time to prepare for that opponent! Colby had time to prepare as he knew he'd be facing one of them, whereas Leon or Kamaru didn't have time to prepare for Colby.

[@haydnkennedy7364]

Colby had a days notice to come in to weigh in on Tuesday fight week.

[@vegan4life660]

Or if Leon dropped out we would of had to watch colby lose to usman for a third time 😂

[@bobbymudda]

@@haydnkennedy7364 he stated that he was told to prepare and be ready 3 weeks earlier.

[@uwaisahmed2815]

the whole situation feels fishy ngl. theres defo something going on behind the scenes

[@alanross2482]

He beat Usman twice. If he can handle Usmans wrestling hell kill Colby. Leon is the only one who has the physicality to handle Usman and Colby

[@OfficerMcNastty]

Love the change for the welterweight division. Opens it wide up for new matches 😎

[@Austin123.]

After Usman lost I was sad that we probably won't get to see Usman vs Chimaev. But now, I'm happy that Leon won because as you said it opens up the division for more title fights.

[@hollywoodcolb6234]

Him finding out that Colby was the backup fighter when we did is crazy af

[@jaker.3527]

Leon did it the hard way. Glad to see someone realize the fruits of hard work. Well deserved, well earned. Enjoy the moment Leon. Thank you!

[@jizim8947]

The moment? You say it like you expect him to lose soon? Only having a moment

[@rohitbarua469]

@@jizim8947 yeah against colby, stylistically.

[@cameronninham1063]

I dont even like Belal but him not getting a title shot and having to fight Shavkat while Colby gets a title shot for making weight is crazy.

[@Spam1394]

As a Brummie who’s also a Villa and MMA fan, Edwards fighting at Villa Park before the start of the next premier league season would be incredible for the city🔥🔥

[@frosty2.010]

9:43 Leon's laugh is kind of unbelievable

[@-xxxuchihacion-3318]

😂

[@RyRo777]

It's kind of unbelievable?? What do you mean by unbelievable.. do you fancy him

[@poapy]

thanks, you gave me accidentally the most interesting part of the interview

[@frosty2.010]

​@@RyRo777Don't get your panties in a bunch. His laugh is ridiculously funny and sounds like it came out of a cartoon

[@RyRo777]

@@frosty2.010 yes it does... But unbelievable. I wouldn't go that far bro. That's over exaggerated

[@TheReal_DeanD]

I can hear Colby now calling him Leon Scott.

[@selectra1979]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy ... who's words remains for ever in mma vocabulary.

[@UnfeignedNotions]

Sometimes, the world has a way of correcting itself for the voiceless ones.

[@dogstar5927]

Ariel is salty asf that Colby is getting the next title shot and will never come on his show ! 🙄🤦🏽

[@Oli_Ozzy]

Leon you’re an inspiration 🙌🏻

[@akbarwalton7112]

What a great 🏆 champion, that anybody should be able to relate to 🙂

[@cartier1853]

we gotta talk about the "once you do a movie, you never getting that belt back curse" curse

[@jamiebyrne3416]

Leon and Ariel . I've been fans of You both since the start! We don't get rewarded for this in life. But through all the dismissive actions from Dana and ufc over the years. We have both your backs. You both deserve this success respectively!

[@nolabets3130]

lol eeeew

[@bennetttyler6019]

Kiss ass (cough cough)

[@CerretaniOutdoorsLLC]

Spit or swallow?

[@mistajapa3888]

definition of humble

[@Dustinpool87]

I'll fight anyone but Colby edwards 😂😂😂

[@THEDOGFATHERL11]

He was trying to fight colby years ago colby ducked him 😂😂😂 he can beg now

[@stannykush1399]

@@THEDOGFATHERL11 what did he say again “Leon who?” 😂😂

[@THEDOGFATHERL11]

@@stannykush1399 leon Scott he wants to fight, leon edwards can fight who he picks while colby looks for leon Scott

[@bigal2417]

could not be any happier for Leon, such a great man, i picked him to win, was thrilled for him, will look for his brother to become world champ in Bellator.

[@tommyostrowski3351]

Leon Edwards couldn't have a better nickname the guy is literally the Real life Rocky and his coach is the real life Mickey

[@HarshTruth711]

Leon --" I'm ready for whoever" Leon -- "I'm not fighting Colby" 😆😆😆 No disrespect but you can't say I'll fight anyone, and then boycott fighting someone.

[@bigdaddyburchy]

I posted this on the mac life and it blew up 😘

[@WeeleyTube]

The champ decides

[@allmightyx7600]

Also Leon: "Colby's been inactive for a year and half (reality is exactly 1 year), he doesn't deserve it". Translation: I got my title shot after getting tkoed by Nate and eye poking Belal waiting on the sidelines for 2 years.

[@Ne0nkiller]

Well it makes sense. Why should you be rewarded for sitting out for over a year injury free? Colby should fight a contender first.

[@derdaeer8702]

​@@WeeleyTube nope, Dana does and he already said Colby is next

[@williamcarr5090]

He’s scared of Colby. Leon literally waited over a year after Nate rocked him to fight Usman

[@Austin123.]

Nah, Leon has called out Colby for years and Covington put him aside. Now Colby is begging to fight him. Out of the top 5 of who deserves a title shot, Colby is at the bottom of the list. First being Belal, Khamzat, and Burns. Colby needs to fight someone else for a contender fight. Also, Leon beats Colby easily. People talk about his wrestling but he has a 43% takedown accuracy. And has only landed 48 out of 146 takedowns. There is no threat to Leon in the striking from Colby, as in power or anything. You gotta remember Leon went through 3 training camps for Chimaev's wrestling and went through 2 training camps for Usman's wrestling. Colby hasn't been active for a long time, he's getting older, and etc. Leon is young and hungry.

[@williamcarr5090]

@@Austin123. show the video

[@darkclaw1462]

@@williamcarr5090 It's very clear that Colby has been avoiding contenders, Leon at this time was more high ranked than even Khamzat, Dana called him and said If he wanted to fight him and Leon wanted to find out If Colby accepted, Dana said "Colby said (no)" and same with Masvidal and Belal didn't want to fight Khamzat, and Colby clearly didn't want to fight either of them. Even when Gilbert did (And Colby avoided him too, although Gilbert called him out 3 times In his last 4 fights In 4 months). Colby's a duck, and wants to fight nothing but glorified lightweights asimilar to RDA or washed up welterweights like Woodley, Lawler, Maia, and Masvidal like the weight bully he Is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHLGd4Fthp6BaLc

[@FinnMMA]

lmaoooo

[@Antywan]

I really hopes they let him fight Colby. It’s always fun seeing Colby get his face rearranged!😂😂

[@stephenwa7417]

ngl its a closefight and i dont see it happenng.. on the ground leon will have a tough time unless he defends it.. so its either a leon decision or colby by 4th rd sub

[@Antywan]

@@stephenwa7417 Leon’s takedown defense looked good last fight but Colby’s only strategy would be to “lay & pray”. I don’t wanna pay $80 to see that fr.

[@stephenwa7417]

@@Antywan You dont have to bro theres plenty of good streams, however colby is actually a really good submission artist and has the potential to sub leon and he tends to leave his back open which is perfect for COlby the D1 wrestler, he just has to survive to about the 3rd and 4th rds , after that leon takes the cake imo, but its a close fight cuz colby has great cardio and alot of output, plus leon tends to back away to the cage to avoid hits which colby can use to shoot into a td.. its gonna be a great technical fight

[@Antywan]

@@stephenwa7417 good points bro! Do you think Colby legit deserves the fight? He’d be jumping the line since he hasn’t fought in a minute. I know Jon Jones came right back…but he’s far from Jon Jones 😁

[@stephenwa7417]

@@Antywan Well tbh it makes sense. In my opinion I dont think belal deserves the shot considering he got higher than gilbert but hasnt fought anyone who is worth of the title... shavkat needs 1 fight or 2 and hes there, jorge cant and usman just fought, so its really between burns and colby and colby sells the most and is good so it makes sense.. so leon should take it for the payday and win and then he is an all time great.... I honestly dont see beal or usman fighting for the belt anytime soon especially with khamzat and shavkat there.. they are nightmares to deal with lamooo.... also what do u think about dana dodging the usada conor questions?? you think hes gonna let him fight juiced against chandler for the ppv or nah?

[@Palaecro]

He really did amazing. I think Kamaru was definitely not his best self but Leon was always just an edge above him.

[@colinclean46]

That knockout certainly changed him. Usman is old and I don't think he'll ever get that title back.

[@Palaecro]

​@@colinclean46 agreed and his knees are messed now too

[@andrewbuckman7169]

I’m not a Colby fan but this is just hilarious. Says he doenst deserve it but than goes in and says he wanted to fight Jorge and conor leading up to his last fight. Someone make it make sense!!

[@grandmastersub]

Yes, if you think Colby deserves it more than Jorge, ur wrong😂🤡. Both equally dont deserve and there are other contenders on streaks like Belal or Gilbert

[@andrewbuckman7169]

@@grandmastersub Using a clown emoji thinking you did something is like having a punisher sticker on your car. and I wasn't even advocating for colby dumb dumb

[@J-Hz]

I bet you're a colby fan

[@PotentSenzu]

​@@andrewbuckman7169😂😂

[@SpyroTek]

@@andrewbuckman7169 He said he wants to fight Jorge because of their beef, not because he 'deserves' it.

[@B9Antix]

If your a True champ next is next it shouldn't matter who it is...

[@kalladom5592]

They are prizefighters, of course it matters! Masvidal is a far bigger draw than Colby as well as the storyline.

[@TheCommentator112]

He really gonna Ngannou himself? 😂

[@jayn6943]

Completely different situation. Francis decided to not extend his contract with the UFC. Leon is talking about turning down a match offer. Fighters do it all the time. It's their right. The problem here is that Dana announced it before he tried to negotiate it. That's the only reason for us even knowing that Leon doesn't want it. Seems like Dana didn't learn from that Costa vs Rob situation (promoting it before closing it).

[@007encounter8]

This is funny 🤣

[@collado_tattoo]

Leon’s fighting style is very similar to Izzy’s.

[@allen62]

Leon has 0 length

[@grizzy7495]

everyone saying Leon is dodging colby. Wheres the same energy for colby sitting on his ranking and dodging all the other top contenders in the division? Colbys 2-2 in the last 4 years.

[@t0pgun2005]

lets see if Leon has the balls to say No to Daddy Dana...

[@mfundimkhize3137]

Who did Colby dodge? Dana and Colby have confirmed that Colby accepted 2 fights last year. I don't understand why people insist Colby "sat out" despite info provided by UFC. Khamzat must provide evidence texts/emails to prove his case. The alleging party must prove his case.

[@grizzy7495]

@@mfundimkhize3137 what info did the ufc provide? All I know is Dana admitted they tried to make the fight, he never went into detail about why it didn't happen. Colby said khamzat didn't want it, khamzat said Sean shelby called him 4 times about the fight and he said yes everytime. There's no proof for either side. My point is regardless of that colby is still 2-2 since 2019. In what world does that warrant a title shot? Is Khamzat the only guy in the division?

[@Bathingwookie]

If Colby keeps calling Leon “Leon Scott” he gets one step further away from getting a title shot 😂

[@HazeH21]

😂😭 Karma

[@uchuva_]

@@HazeH21 Why does Colby call him Leon Scott? Is that his gangster father's last name or what?

[@AJ-zy9jf]

That’s not how it works lmfao Colby is fighting him next Cry about it 😂

[@dominicsouthan4492]

@@AJ-zy9jfwho was crying ? Child

[@paulclancy2404]

He ain't going fight him

[@mikebarreras26]

Much love from Albuquerque, New Mexico

[@kalabyared2059]

Leon is a living legend from I belive I deserve a title shot to look at me know and here defending his title.

[@mikehansen7610]

Leon on Colby: "I have a say, he ain't getting the title shot next". But Leon, your boss said he's next. So he's next.

[@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying]

That’s fine lmaoo, after leon wins u will be making excuses and using the fact that Colby is 35 and inactive while leon is active and in his prime

[@THEDOGFATHERL11]

Leon gets a injury if they book that fight, colby didn't want the Leon fight before ducked him, Leon wants his revenge on the 3 piece thing now and deserves it

[@delmarreyna]

Nah

[@LaForce1notdone]

Am sure y’all enjoy his theatrics but some us find it distasteful. I’d rather watch chimaev vs Leon. True worriers no bs but you know it’s gonna be a banger

[@VicioRay]

He loses to belal in a fight where he doesnt poke eyes with his scissor hands

[@vincarosea6557]

I feel like Leon’s Ma being of the community, restaurant to feed people and serve food as a business shows how strong her spirit is to be there at the gym as a physical representation of Leon at Renegade with Leon’s community and people who might not be able to make it the big arena

[@USMCOIF]

Great interview

[@whythe48]

I have become a Leon Edwards fan I love that he has humbled Usman

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Isn't Usman a better version of Colby? Can do anything Colby can do but has more power and yet still couldn't beat Leon MMA math doesn't work they say But it probably is pretty telling when you're talking about guys that are pretty much the same fighter like Usman and Colby are So is Colby really the Nightmare for Leon people are saying?

[@uknozeek]

I’m not a Colby fan at all, but Colby has the best gas tank in the entire ufc roster (besides merab)

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Yes, but the truth is Usman and Colby are identical plus Usman did not look like himself Saturday. He should have taken more than six months after that knock out.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I think Covington wins, but just think about it. If Covington loses he’s done for. So he’s taking a massive risk to because edwards is tougher fight then Mohamed.

[@veluta2549]

fr

[@SithStudy]

No one’s saying he’s a nightmare for Leon but Colby has better cardio, output, grappling and chin than Usman so it is an interesting matchup

[@whisky_icarus8731]

They are still doubting him. He's an under dog against a 3-2 in last 5 fighter, which is crazy...lol.

[@pxrxdx187]

The real rocky 💪🏽 what a freakn boss

[@MikeHaywood]

Great interview, I love these two together. Proud of you Rocky! I just wish in your post-fight you said LEG SHOT. NUMB.

[@SeeingShadows]

He really should've said nutshot dead

[@gabepizarro8899]

@@beaualoevv 💀 You are so salty its wild. Leon beat him even with point deductions from his cheating and Usman has done all those things in his other title defense fights. Just cuz Usman lost doesn’t mean you gotta be so salty

[@MikeHaywood]

@@beaualoevv I'm an atheist and I still think you should find god

[@johnnyforsythe9713]

​@@gabepizarro8899 agree 💯

[@jackwolstenholme8213]

We all know Dana told Colby he’d get a title shot if he didn’t go as hard on Masvidal. Masvidal signed a 7 fight deal and has had only 1 of those fights. Colby could ruin him or worse put him in jail which Dana dosent want. So he’s like go easy on him and you can have the next title shot. Dana never makes fights at the post fight presser and he did for this 😂😂 crazy.

[@georgephillips3794]

So great being there live. Me and my mates were loving it for the main event. So happy for Leon

[@ryanthompson3654]

Amazing interview and what a song

[@kardave2848]

Dana White Privilege....I love it! Leon was on the "pay no mind list" for a long time. Good to see him getting the recognition he deserves!

[@robertathey8504]

Colby will beat the F out of him.

[@robertathey8504]

@@blackmagic12121 leon just has Usmans number. It's a bad match up. The boss, the one that signs his paychecks says fight Colby.

[@sportsbettingeducation]

Leon had fought one guy in 3 years before his title shot and he almost lost to that guy who was a washed up Nate Diaz haha. Wtf are you saying?

[@Greenboipapi]

@@robertathey8504 Colby will try cuddle the f out him for 25mins**

[@stilljustaguy]

@@blackmagic12121let’s see

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Thank you Leon!!!!! Spoken like a true champion

[@scogotti7055]

From getting taking out the rankings to becoming champ what a ride.. congrats champ 💪🏾💪🏾

[@Jacuzzi82]

Ive never been a fan but gotta respect him saying what he feels and telling it how it is no beating around the bushes. Its the dana white double standard championships.

[@MrJayB_17]

Leon doesn’t have a say on who he fights next Dana already said it’s gonna be Colby no matter what

[@0414rohan]

Yeah Dana also said womens would never fight in UFC, Every fight is the biggest fight and broke gate, etc lol Dana says a lot

[@DynastyIcon]

it's either he fights Colby or he's likely getting stripped and i doubt he wants that so.. he'll be fighting Colby

[@fayguled900]

He cannot force a fight that literally makes no sense. no one can say Colby deserves a title shot.

[@DynastyIcon]

@@fayguled900 i feel you and i agree... but doesn't matter what we think on this one 😂 Dana said he's next.. so he's next and we'll all be watching it

[@madgavin7568]

He's the champ, he does have a say.

[@au7299]

leon single handedly saving the division

[@SeeingShadows]

Tryna face jorge how is that saving the division

[@PotentSenzu]

And by the sounds of it is only going to fight twice a year

[@brettjones2423]

Keep at it Leon. How times have changed. I have followed your progress and Ariel has always been in your corner. Caribbean pride.

[@nicopetrelli9720]

It sounds like he doesn’t want to fight Colby. How can you legitimately say Colby doesn’t deserve a shot when you want to fight Jorge, who Colby just 50-44’d?

[@darkclaw1462]

He said "If Masvidal beat Burns", he's fine with fighting Colby. But he needs to prove his worth by beating a current top 10 contender.

[@rootherhymejedi9871]

Such a sweet, honest humble dude. No tough guy fighter persona whatsoever. + he really put the work in, & stopped almost all of Usman's "wet blanket style." 🍻

[@rootherhymejedi9871]

On the flip side of their ending conversation. I have to completely disagree. How, If masvidal & Covington's both last fight, was fighting each other over a year ago in March 2022, is the rationale, Masvidal. Masvidal is ranked 11 with 3 losses in a row. Covington has sat at the top of # 1 for a looong time, clearing out all the welterweights. Let's not forget, Jones was gone for 3 YEARS, 3 times the amount Colby & Jorge have been gone & Jones went straight to a title shot. Periera fought 2 fights in the UFC & got a title shot. It's also a little funny to me that Khamzat never got mentioned. I love Edwards, but I don't think he wants it with Colby or Khamzat. However, to be fair, at the spectacular level Edwards has improved, which to me is un-freaking-real, I think he can definitely beat Covington. Since Edwards improved his takedown defense so well. His preparation for Usman, will COMPLETELY apply to Covington, since Colby has the same cardio & "wet blanket style." My opinion, if not Covington, then definitely Belal. He earned it. In 14 fights, he's lost once & 1 NC which was the eye poke from Edwards. Also to be fair, the ranking system & who gets a title shot rationale in the UFC has never made ANY sense to me. 11 wins in a row is so impressive. PAY THIS MAN HIS DUES!!!!!

[@heyzeus6149]

I wanted Usman to lose but I’m already annoyed with Edwards lol

[@rodrick9064]

Same bro I would’ve loved usman vs colby 3

[@shreddedguy679]

@@rodrick9064 whack, colby lost 2wice, for what u need to see him lose a third time?, usman has his number, u just dont wanna see the eventual reality of leon beating colby lmao

[@jre4255]

​@@rodrick9064 That wouldn't even happen. Makes 0 sense.

[@rodrick9064]

@@shreddedguy679 yh but the 2nd fight was a really close fight i had it a draw and was far more entertaining then and leon vs usman fight

[@dd-dd2co]

Gotta love Leon, how can anyone not be won over! Jamaica and England should be proud!

[@bigfan4793]

So happy for Leon. Big fan of Usman too. Respect to all fighters!

[@tsquirrel8675]

Leon sure is making a bunch of excuses not to fight Colby😂 At the end of the day the UFC is gonna make him fight whoever they want

[@sstech5410]

Which part of what he said is wrong ?

[@Zzz-fz7wb]

Lies 😂 we’ll see

[@madgavin7568]

Colby doesn't deserve the title shot bro. He's a duck and a diva with Dana White privilege. Belal deserves the shot.

[@ljllob4740]

@@beaualoevvsnoozeman is a cheater as well look what he done against colby

[@progressreggae]

​@aloevvbeau usman got lit up all night. He looked a shadow of his former self. Striking looked slow and sloppy. Footwork timing and distance was off. Worst I seen usman look. I think he will retire soon.

[@stephenwa7417]

Leg kick leon living the dream man.. what a W

[@frozty101]

😂😂

[@cambo6911]

One of the best attitudes in the sport and a great ambassador to it. Leon Rocky Edwards I hope he beats them all and retires a happy, healthy, and wealthy man.

[@sushantkeni4020]

Introduction 🔥

[@sinsemillao]

So happy for Leon. He deserves all his success. He’s a great fighter. Hope he continues to reign as champ for a long time.

[@SpreadAU]

Cardio king will destroy him, and knows it. Tryna duck

[@jayt5779]

Hes about to be stripped lol the coward

[@Austin123.]

@@beaualoevv You should really go watch Usman's fights, he has a history of grabbing the fence and etc.

[@Austin123.]

@@SpreadAU Leon beats Colby

[@davidblankinship6705]

The real life ROCKY! 🥊 A true inspiration

[@simonmilligan]

It reminds me of Brock Lesnar coming out of nowhere and pinning Kofi in 20 seconds

[@CVOGrover]

Edwards is a good guy! Hopefully he has a long run at the top!

[@natemarx4999]

Breaking news: Leon Edwards volunteers to vacate UFC Welterweight belt, according to Dana White.

[@uknozeek]

They should just interim Colby vs a bum if the really want Colby

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Dana just gonna keep making interim belts until something happens. That's what he always does to put on pressure.

[@natemarx4999]

@@uknozeek Doubt it, Colby already had an interim belt. Dana is going to go full Whitey Bulger on Leon.

[@Hblake12]

You’re right, Colby doesn’t deserve a title fight but the guy coming off a loss to Colby definitely does 😂😂😂. Legit boxing style fight pick is Leon

[@vegan4life660]

If he fights for the title it will be after beating burns which is more deserving than colby fighting no one 😂

[@simplestain6409]

@@vegan4life660 masvidal got 50-44 against colby, even if he beats burns then it will show how good colby is. Belal best win is 8 ranked brady and shavkat best win is 7 rank geoff. Colby deserves title shot

[@saynomoredontask6077]

Colby ducked khamzat It's been documented now Also belal was his option lmao and doesn't want any

[@865style]

He wants to remain the champ for as long as he can by not fighting the best. Unfortunately he has zero say in it.

[@865style]

​@@saynomoredontask6077documented by who? Dana said that every fight he offered colby that colby said yes to. But that his opponents were the reason the fights didn't happen.

[@Topple362]

“Gonna be the rocky era for a long time” 😎 leon you the man just keep training on takedown defense and wrestling and you’ll definitely be champ for a long time to come

[@SOLRACHIGH]

The way Leon was always pushed out the picture , to him being in charge now ! Got it out the fiyaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[@shooei5990]

Leon nervous af 😭😭😭

[@mikelolguy]

Social anxiety tbh

[@Fredymartinezzz]

Anyone else notice how Dana low key doesn’t like that he’s champion? Lol

[@speakingfacts3931]

Cuz he’s trying to call his own shots already like he’s mcgregor. Dude wants to fight Belal lol. Who has Belal beat that was so impressive? and Belal doesn’t draw PPV. Leon took 2 years off and had a no contest against Belal than fought Nate Diaz at the tail end of his career and got a title shot where he got dominated and landed one head kick. Colby is a company man making Dana money this guy doesn’t it’s that simple.

[@speakingfacts3931]

And I like Leon. It’s just annoying he acts like he deserves to call his shots. When did Usman ever call his own shot? He always fought who Dana picked for him never complained. I feel his ego is worse than Colby’s and colby just puts on a fake persona. This is actually who leon is. Much respect to him. I’ve always thought he was in the same tier as khamzat, burns, Usman, and colby

[@toryp6652]

Been rocking with leon for a while, but man he couldn't sound more insane. He doesn't want to fight colby because he hasn't been active, but willing to fight jorge if he beats gilbert. If jorge wins he would be 1-3 in his last 4 fights. We with you rocky but this makes no sense. I personally don't thing colby or jorge deserves it. But surely not jorge

[@iwishicouldsaveyou3954]

London 02 - Run it back 02 Edwards vs Masvidal (hoping he wins) Co-main Aspinall vs Tai Tuivasa Would blow the roof off the gaff!

[@hatemelboory7270]

The last time Ariel tried that stand up for yourself for a champion he got stripped and released from the ufc,one way or another he will sign that contract

[@rowan6207]

@@beaualoevv have you considered crying harder ?

[@brutaldabs]

edwards literally got removed from the rankings at one point for turning down fights…. lol

[@lukemurray4950]

Not for turning down fights because he wasn't active and that was for less time than Colby has been ducking. He was accepting Khamzat 3 times. You casuals don't follow the sport.

[@saynomoredontask6077]

U got that wrong He is on a 12 fight win streak They gave him opponents ranked below him and not in the top 10 so why should he accept a fight when colby there's a sound bite recording colby turning down Leon in 2020, jorge as well no one wanted to fight him. Now colby factually ducked khamzat, doesn't wanna fight belal and turns up to collect 40k and skip the line.

[@pxrxdx187]

​@@lukemurray4950 👏🏽

[@joescaletta9665]

Leons face when Bruce was calling the rounds was full of worry he wasnt sure he was going to get his hand raised while Kamuru was smiling confident he was going to win the point deduction was enough for him to worry and not finishinf kamuru but he did it in the second fight so gotta give it to him

[@joelmaldonado1735]

He’s scared of a confrontation with Colby

[@daebak7370]

Colby doesn't deserve a title fight he's been ducking khamzat and shavkat

[@T3akkeydhd]

That’s not really true is it Joel

[@user-nx9ec8mr9p]

He would destroy colby

[@AstroScrambler]

All Leon has to say is, 'i twice beat the guy that bRoKe YoUr FaCe, he BROKE YOUR FACE'

[@GigaChadDuPlessis]

Ya because mma math works😂. Easy dub for colby. Thats the real reason leon dont want the smoke