Leon Edwards sends intense message to Jorge Masvidal and talks dad's death and gang crime in Jamaica

Leon Edwards is looking more relaxed than he ever has before as he moves closer to headlining UFC London for the first time. He spoke to Adam Catterall about fighting in the capital, edging closer to a title shot, Tyron Woodley's experience and what really went down with Jorge Masvidal.
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[@tjweir31]

And I have to say the man interviewing leon is an amazing interviewer I've watched loads of his work fair play

[@ashaabdiali8656]

He truly is. Very sincere and gives the guys he interviews plenty of room to express themselves. One of the best to do it.

[@fatbomb2338]

True

[@outthetrunkfilms]

I agree.

[@davidhunt4307]

Yep defo is top draw

[@Giove83]

Tj weir yes he’s great he lets people speak iv always liked him.

[@jy1431]

really like that he is a genuine and humble bloke, the struggle made him. His time will come regardless of being an overlooked and unpopular.

[@RichieMcCormick1888]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@overseastraveller6447]

He is a genuine bloke, but he is just so boring to even listen to... He has the skills no doubt, but he will never be a interesting big star champion. Not because he doesn't talk trash, I am not implying that... He is just not that entertaining or fun to watch/listen to.

[@cr7ssista149]

He didn’t seem so humble before Jorge fed him the three piece & soda

[@geronimo9193]

@@cr7ssista149 Leon would starch Jorge

[@geronimo9193]

And he already made it in life

[@NL-fg6it]

Leon is a thoroughly decent human and a top fighter. I hope he does well.

[@alfiejones1036]

Well... In the shadow realm lol

[@alfiejones1036]

@N Cloud diaz and masvidal may have double digit losses but are still successful, beloved by fans and are millionaires.

[@TheJackal22]

I agree man he gets hate but hes a genuinely good guy people mistake his confidence for cockiness

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@TheJackal22 yes he's confident just shows it in a way fans don't like

[@meancombat877]

honestly He Deserve the title shot more than masvidal

[@mankytoenail1541]

Most underrated fighter in the UFC

[@Nathanwyn266]

Manky toenail Second to Tony Ferguson..

[@okayt6085]

Nathan Wyn Evans but a lot of ppl know tony Ferguson and he could be fighting khabib

[@mankytoenail1541]

@@Nathanwyn266 nah people know Tony

[@Sandsyy]

Without a doubt

[@alrightgeeze]

But both got main event fights with lots of people following them and getting behind them...very much not underrated fighters

[@serkankoldere]

He always finds a way to take his opponents strongest weapons away from them. Super skilled fighter. Can't wait to his fight against Woodley.

[@puttki]

woodley smokes him in 2

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

Hope he gets a big reception in London. Bad form that he got booed there last time in favour of Conor McGregors buddy. This fight should have been in Birmingham

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

I wouldn't blame the British crowd for Gunnar because he is mutual to England and Leon is Jamaican ethnicity but then again he is a brit

[@D_Snutz]

...the boos didn't prevent him from busting Nelson wide open...

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

@@kiwitalkspodcast If Adesanya fought Romero in New Zealand, there is no way the kiwi crowd would boo Adesanya even if they had a soft spot for Romero. If there were a few brits that were big Gunnar fans it's ok to go against your countryman but to boo them seems a bit strong. Leon Edwards is the leading figure in UK MMA right now but doesn't get the same respect Darren Till gets.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo I'm a fan of Leon Edwards but Darren and Leon are different Darren is British but Leon is Jamaican but he is still a Brit at the end of the day

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@OuchPleaseNoooo I'm a new Zealander and England and new Zealand are different

[@faristurki]

2:40 Jorge’s question 🤝

[@JohnDeanMusic]

2:51 Jorge masvidal talk

[@Qbreezy]

Wishing Leon best of luck, seems like a top lad never done the buffoonery that a lot of fighters are doing. defo a future champion and hope hes gets revenge on jorge

[@d_vrdlovec8724]

i usually want Jorge to win but with Leon I want Leon to get that win

[@pantherhd1]

Jorge will do him

[@DrFearfall]

God Masvidal fanboys who think he's a gangster are the worst

[@leemtime744]

This lad from the UK is going to be a world champion ! I feel it on god

[@Helvedear]

Lee Mellor I hope he beats the soul out of Masvidal.

[@leemtime744]

@Reece Potts I do Im from the UK pal

[@leemtime744]

@Reece Potts different yeah odd no

[@thegameschanged1248]

Leon most underrated MMA fighter, Adam most underrated MMA journalist

[@EnergizedShow]

Wow this interview was deep. Congrats Leon and best of skill at UFC London!

[@davidhewitt555]

Seen him in costa,the most humble and nice guy,had time to talk and very respectful,i know he will win,his elbows are the best in the game along with his over all game,next world champion 100%

[@rconn4501]

He's so good, so humble...hard to believe Leon Scott is so underrated!

[@sissorasplansickanddestroy480]

fs Hahhahaha.

[@AintFredoYou]

Every weekend that has had a card has me “well damn, I can’t miss this one.” And here we are again. First Lee vs Oliveira and then Woodley vs Edwards?! Gah bless!

[@robertnapolitano9256]

line up for march has been excellent. Ngannou Rozenstruik, end of month

[@aShszZz2Z]

great time to be an mma fan

[@niko-andyyaghinali5936]

Ash it really is not:((

[@tomgold3260]

Good job, BT - giving Leon this platform was a great move. Very interesting back story. Leon deserves our support ( 🇬🇧 especially). Officially a fan now.

[@tsuby9628]

Love these BT sport UFC interviews. Great content

[@hgruyfrst242]

Wishing this guy the best.. and now knowing his background story an humble approach I hope he manages to grab that title an secure his next generations wealth

[@sterlingk20_ctr39]

he left out the fact he told jorge to "shut up" during his own interview, which is what caused jorge to serve him a 3 piece. he knows he deserved what he got

[@trapkingswag5709]

Leon got ducked by masvidal before that ever happened. Leon wanted a fight with anybody and called out masvidal, it was nothing personal between them until Jorge made it personal. Everyone was ducking Leon and Leon thought Jorge needed someone to fight. 8 months later Leon forced masvidals hand. Leon asked for the fight a second time, but this time in person, during jorges interview. Jorge replied "maybe, maybe not" which sounds weak considering he just declined a fight with Leon already. So when Leon said "shut up" that's what set masvidal off. Leon was making masvidal look weak on camera after his big win. Masvidal recognized it and made a move to sucker punch Leon to make himself look tough on camera. All the morons ate it up and it worked, they think Jorge is some real street guy. Jorge played it off making it seem like leon was extremely disrespectful during his interview and needed to be taught a lesson. Which is a huge joke, two words: " shut up". Pfft, I remember when masvidal said he'd kill wonderboy and then got picked apart. As soon as Leon confronted him backstage he felt his whole career was threatened. Imagine he beat till only to lose a unanimous decision to edwards, who nobody pays attention to LOL nobody would be talking about masvidal right now. Nobody even care that masvidal ducked him twice more after the incident. Masvidal literally tweeted "stop calling me out, they promised a title shot after beating ben" LOLLLLLLL

[@trapkingswag5709]

Imagine a professional fighter loses full control by the words "shut up". Get real, masvidal doesn't want that fight with Leon. He'd get schooled every round and lose the fight in his usual fashion, unanimous decision, like the journey men he is. He will NEVER risk a fight with Leon, especially now that he pissed Leon off

[@collosus93]

Trapking SWAG seek professional help dude

[@frankfreddayyy5118]

brainwashed casual...

[@centrfeatguf]

Obviously he didnt mention that he told shut up to Masvidal...

[@rudy103069]

dat how he celebrate!

[@semyaza555]

Exactly. Why lie about it, when we all heard it. Just own it.

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I really like Leon, he's a great representative for the sport and ridiculously talented. Hoping he gets the job done against Woodley and gets his chance at redemption against Usman.

[@MPaluba]

KingDoms Kingdom1985 hopefully he beats up Masvidal too for the bs he pulled and got away with on Leon “Scot” free lol

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

@@MPaluba buh dum tshhh lol

[@robertnapolitano9256]

Championship vs Masvidal

[@remifjelldal7299]

brilliant interview, I have so much more respect and love for Leon now, why? I didn't know anything about his him or his life before. Always respected his ability, but he hasn't been the guy to show his life and personality the most and thats what people relate to! All the best to Leon in his upcoming fights, and even if he loses keep the passion and grind and he'll definitly establish himself as a top contender and a future champ contender as well.

[@arranrobeson8826]

Very humble young man, much respect to him

[@MQA-hc1gt]

I'm happy for Leon. Seems like a pretty damn likeable dude. It's tough that His resume has gotten overshadowed with all thats gone on in the Welterweight division but now he's finally getting a main event and against Woodley. LETS GOOOOO !!!

[@MQA-hc1gt]

This really didnt age well... smh

[@dontaskme8114]

It’s personal with Jorge how he took he next level. Hope they fight will be a good scrap.

[@ProGamer___]

edwards beats journeyman jorge

[@mritachirulz]

@@ProGamer___ Jorge already beat him and when they fight Leon goes to sleep

[@ArjunYadav-oy8fc]

@@ProGamer___ dont joke 😂

[@jackgreenway4646]

Edwards Destroys Masvidal.

[@Gematrinator]

Arjun Yadav edwards beats masvidal everyday of the week, twice on sundays.

[@alexdel1]

Fantastic interview. Well done Adam & Leon

[@Eagle-]

Mark my words Leon Edwards will champ one day💯

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

I know he will 🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@poplarbar5059]

But what will he champ, is the question.

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

@@poplarbar5059??

[@huncho_los]

As long as Woodley and Usman are around, I don't see it happening anytime soon 🤦‍♂️

[@Eagle-]

Only time will tell, the path has been set.

[@Syklone]

Amazing interview, really sheds light on the human behind the octagon. Rooting for Leon next week

[@AA-bn5xt]

Future champ👊🏾

[@Sam-ng3of]

This is probably the best interview I've seen on BT Sport. Deep stuff

[@Dave-nj1er]

This fight should of been in his own city Birmingham!!!! Leon Edwards future champ

[@jelorer]

He conveniently left out the part where he said shutup after Masvidal said "maybe.maybe not".

[@noelmercado4514]

Justin Ejimah the knot that’s still on his face from the 3 piece and a soda should remind him 😂

[@brere45678]

Lmao fr, he's stuttering when he's telling the story just lying his face off. Dude can't admit he tried to get rude and got humbled...

[@lufcEngland7]

chemp wasn’t him who said shut up was his agent

[@cr7ssista149]

lufcEngland7 blah hahaha 😂

[@davidlindsey1782]

Birmingham 0121 stand-up

[@Goval400]

David Lindsey no

[@MuhammadUsman-fb6yl]

Yhyh

[@hansj2468]

They can't they're all in mobility scooters from eating too many pies

[@pantherhd1]

David Lindsey shut up Man U make bham look stupid it’s not the projects

[@98password]

Great interview, big up the Edwards brothers

[@vonchubbz9843]

The more interviews I hear/see with Leon Edwards, the more I like his character. Respect.

[@marcellous6698]

He's that fighter that everyone always bets against, he says what he's gonna do and does it 🤞

[@dmjbcfc]

Future Champion, putting Birmingham on the mappp!

[@garywhiteman8837]

B 19

[@TriggaHappy00121213]

@@garywhiteman8837 shithole.

[@lex959]

only if he is an Aston Villa Fan

[@phils7045]

Birmingham should be nuked

[@grimaffiliations3671]

Masvidal want's no parts of Leon. When Leon called him out, he said he was promised a title fight. When he was offered the title fight, he said he wanted conor.

[@SmileB4DEATH]

good point

[@Sebpz8342]

Cos his stock went up and conor is a big dollar fight

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@@Sebpz8342 Yeah, masvidal is just trying to cash out at this point, no way he puts his position on the line fighting someone on Leon's caliber

[@Sebpz8342]

@@grimaffiliations3671 why should he fight him now? He's a bigger name got a title fight coming up. If he beats usman he may fight him if its the biggest pay

[@grimaffiliations3671]

@@Sebpz8342 Good theory but Masvidal said on numerous interviews that he was looking for a conor fight even tho Dana said publicly that he wanted Masvidal to fight for the title.

[@UKSTRAINS]

Can't wait for Leon Edwards to get his hands on Jorge masvidal

[@markroyds23]

@@Bourneassassin1 Jorge is nothing much to write home about. Leon's much more skilled in every area

[@nickfury3988]

He wont. Maybe in 2 years they Will face eachother

[@Bourneassassin1]

N Cloud he’s a completely different now much more skilled

[@MGs1Up123]

Bourneassassin1 how is Edwards a wannabe he is humble man from humble beginnings

[@deezy9622]

Bourneassassin1 wannabe is 1 word fool

[@darcebader2126]

The fact that he doesn't downplay Jorge's achievements after what happened between them, when it would be so easy to do shows his character.

[@713HTX7]

Why the heck is he so damn underrated

[@chrislegend2898]

Come on true brummie

[@cjns5253]

Respect rocky from Merseyside all the best lad

[@joebriggs8106]

C J who’s assed where ya from

[@bfiejota]

3:25 I can't be the only one hearing someone scream HELP

[@maniacsavage7582]

sound like hiiii

[@procrastinatormac1030]

Please make a separate BTSportMMA channel so I can subscribe and not have to have football content throw at me all the time!! Thanks💙

[@11mrbeano]

Humble guy nothing flashy about him. Biggest fight of his career he’ll beat Woodley and go on to be world champion 100% !! Representing Birmingham 🇬🇧 LEON ‘ROCKY’ EDWARDS ! ! 👊🏻 🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@joshuaw9675]

I actually like Leon Edwards, it’s shame that the Jorge incident happened because people will always clown him for that

[@villiannewyork]

He shouldn't have tried to interrupt Jorge. Knowing how he would take it Leon deserved to catch some hands for running his mouth to the wrong guy.

[@joshuaw9675]

lil 3peat I never said that he didn’t deserve it so what are waffling about? He had it coming but he is still one of the best in welterweight division but know one will ever take him seriously again after that incident with Jorge

[@villiannewyork]

@@joshuaw9675 Just a shame that happened. I'm not disputing your opinion I'm merely stating my own.

[@akooljoker4777]

What a guy I love his mentality he’s one of the welterweights I actually like the other top welterweights are hard to like but this is guy a top guy love his mentality

[@crzahawy6928]

So he doesn’t remember telling him to shut up🤦‍♂️

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

probably wasn't actually him that said it but it sounded like him

[@718breez]

Exactly. He is lying.

[@fcfromaz4626]

Not only that but he interrupted Masvidal in the middle of a live interview.

[@lequack7399]

His brain switched off by his own words, and if security wasn't there Jorge would switch his brain off for sure 📴

[@Quuzo]

Anyone from the Uk that is hating on this man shame on u support ur own 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿strap season

[@DICKTURPIN1976]

Edward's is a likeable guy. Does most his talking in the ring. What's not to like?

[@midgetmutilator8029]

I was unaware of his boxing career.

[@brocksimmons345]

@@midgetmutilator8029 He was a kickboxer with a 9-0 record before MMA

[@anasshahid224]

Incredible interview as always BT Sport! Best in the business, Leon’s journey has been special, 👏

[@georgedobsonfit]

These are great. Really expose the human in the fighter. I was a fan of his skill after the Donald fight but knowing a bit more about him makes me want to root for him. Even against Woodley

[@ricosavage4281]

2 piece and a soda is something leon will never forget

[@deezy9622]

AMERICA RULES THE WORLD its a 3 piece fool

[@Imadyboy]

Strap season for my boy Rocky. Big 2020

[@richierich1470]

Good man Look after your Mam !!! Good luck in the Future Leon Edwards

[@NGO-funded_Immigrant47183]

Stupid virus gonna take his home crowd away . Edwards stays getting shorted out here 😡😡

[@718breez]

Why is he lying. He told him to shut up loud and clear.

[@rudy103069]

SHUT UP!!! did ya hear dat!!

[@pantherhd1]

718breez he’s a lair that’s why

[@okim-do7nh]

This interview was amazing. LFG Rocky!

[@TheDildaddy]

Who else wanna see Masvidal beat Usman and settle the beef with Leon Edwards for the gold at the end of the year?!?

[@markdavis8430]

The Dildaddy Facts

[@skuruhai001]

@N Cloud Oh really? That's interesting everbody was saying that about Askren and Till....

[@TheDildaddy]

N Cloud only one way to find out lmao

[@ubilicious1887]

Keep wishing and dreaming. But in real life Usman will crush the journey man who hit a purple patch - Masvidal, eleven times out of ten. Usman who is by far the better fighter and the better human being will body Masvidal

[@shanemay4475]

Ubilicious 100% Usman bullies Masvidal

[@cambo6911]

I'm a big fan of Leon Edwards, he's great dude and great fighter. I've been a longtime fan of Jorge Masvidal but his street thug mentality is less than becoming of a professional fighter and I hope Leon Edwards gets some solid redemption against him.

[@huudhanaano5245]

Big fun for this guy but he's so underrated fighter I think his time come

[@ryanturner6522]

Don't care what anybody says this guy is the most humble down to earth person there is

Knock him out my guy. Sometimes these American's just believe their own BS so much and someone like Leon's just down to earth and real. Makes me proud to British. I hope he knocks Woodley out in spectacular fashion to really arrive and get the Jorge fight..

[@tjweir31]

Wow big respect for this man what a life to live from a tin shack think about it living in a shack then fighting in the ufc unbelievable

[@Fedora_JP]

Leon like Usman have always been underrated until they are given the chance. Hope Usman doesn't turn to Hollywood and we can get a sequel of these two warriors

[@ryansylvan9277]

Leon Scott might be the best welterweight right now.

[@jensen_chuah]

Don't know why people like to hate on this guy, genuine and the brother is just being himself, confident.

[@jayg5650]

Battle of the 2 most underrated fighters in the division

[@whitewizzy2]

Go on leon my boy big fan

[@Gematrinator]

whitewizzy2 yes my son ags spec tyron woodley and 1tick the gmaul

[@kinginthenorth01]

GAMEBRED would kill this dude. And so will Woodley👊💥

[@steste1]

Knuckle head

[@jayukmusic]

Leon will shut them down too technically ahead

[@darkmagician1710]

I rock with Usman & Woodley, but Edwards is probably the most underrated welterweight in the UFC. Win or lose, I hope he gets the Masvidal fight this year.

[@he_is_a_GOOBER_dont_disrespect]

Yea on a real note people really don't pay enough attention to islands like Jamaica and others worldwide that were and still are victims of the British empire massive respect to this man and every person from those lands

[@aiedydi7342]

Leon Scott seems like a cool guy

[@byronsoul1]

Fair play to Leon Edwards for putting up with those questions probably the most awkward interview I've watched in a while, ask the lad to explain how he felt growing up without a dad because he was grafting albeit dodgy but trying, poor style of investigative journalism.

[@martimontolio3542]

Leon about to destroy Tyron. And I'm not even an Edwards fan

[@majinvegeta3284]

Tyron will knock this guy straight back to Jamaica ND I'm not even an Woodley fan.😂

[@ryantoner7414]

it's a tough fight big Edwards fan but Woodley is a class act but hope your right

[@generallee1468]

Without doubt Leon Edwards is England's #1

[@wesleytait7982]

Quiet, focused, humble, grateful- and England's best MMA fighter. Still hope we see him v Till one say. Bet Till doesn't though

[@bradysettle6321]

I didn't know much about Leon until this interview, but I have to say that I like him and wish him well. Hope he and Masvidal fight someday soon. I think it will be a good fight.

[@andycopland3179]

Most underrated bloke in the UFC. Make the UK proud Leon.

[@onYaFace2023]

Im a jorge fan but I def like Leon edwards he is so underrated... we really not gonna know what was originally said for jorge to say 'come say it to my face' be4 the 3 piece and the soda... not to defend Jorge but some dudes just dont give a F when it comes to this kind of things.

[@3RDEYE1ST]

BRUM TOWN'S OWN. GOOD MAN, NO TRASH TALK, ACTIONS SPEAK LOUNDER. NEXT CHAMPION 🇬🇸🇬🇧🇰🇳

[@jarrovian-9716]

This interview definitely changed my opinion of leon! Being from the uk myself I wish him all the best and look forward to seeing him compete and hope he gets the recognition he deserves👊

[@liaqathussain3011]

First time if listened to him and i like how down to earth and decent he sounds..+ his a Brummie

[@Blackperll66]

Great interview. Leon's seems pretty cool.

[@RR-wc6nq]

lmfao love that scar tissue below his left eye courtesy of Jorgé 🤣🥊💢

[@MezztovenShort4DannY]

Leon is more humble then I thought, good form bro

[@seanbyrne8767]

So what will happen with this fight? Dana said its going ahead but since then the PL has been suspended and any events with big gatherings. I know UFC Brasilia is being held without and fans but Is that a possibility next week in London

[@Mercuricmike]

Not the most exciting but the most sophisticated fighting style. Effortless. Also a top bloke.

[@danielcowie4368]

Seems like a really genuine guy UK needs to get behind him

[@romangd8366]

Such a super underrated fighter its unreal... He's champion material and a well rounded mma fighter but T wood is gonna be his biggest test so far. Even so, I can see Leon taking the W but via decision.

[@1234alienkiller]

The dark horse of the Welterweight division

[@DEEDUBZ]

JAMAICA!!!

[@MrEsco2121]

GREAT INTERVIEW!!! And a great fighter!! And humble too.. He has all the ingredients to become UFC champion!! ✊🏾

[@robertnapolitano9256]

Adam gives a good interview. Unlike other reporters his style isn't cringe worthy. Stay authentic.

[@MikeyBizzle4Shizzle]

*LEON EDWARDS SHOULD COME OUT WITH ZONE2*

[@Dbeststuff]

I did not know about his upbringing but his life is exactly how it is in southeast Washington DC in the 90s and 80s and even 2000's

[@neilholden2558]

Can't understand why no one talks about this guy.. he is definitely up there to have a title shot..

[@JJj-xratedgt]

His MUM DID A GR8 JOB AND HE RECIPROCRATES IN SPADES I'M SURE W HIS OWN ...

[@djmorley718]

J Jj I r8 leon why people h8 him

[@rudy103069]

and a grade 8 job?

[@rudy103069]

@racer exile Masvidal would call it "mumble rap" and Connor Mcgregor would say"get that flip flop out of your mouth".

[@paulmorris5866]

Good role model for the younger people. Came from a humble beging and dedication and hard work has prevailed. Fair play 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@alfredomanccini9786]

It's great that Leon is getting more media time, the guy has a good winstreak and is very talented. I wish success to him an my boy masvidal so we can see them fight