Leon Edwards: Why Kamaru Usman Trilogy Will be Completely Different | The MMA Hour

Leon Edwards discusses his upcoming trilogy fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286, how his life has changed as champion, how often does he see the knockout of Usman, his WWE fandom, Arnold Allen not at UFC 286, Usman’s possible strategy, what happened at UFC 287, and more.
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[@theguvnor3880]

It's crazy how Masvidal's and Leons trajectories have gone the opposite way, in recent years.

[@frankmatthews5491]

atleast leon didnt snitch like a rat when jorge sneaked him

[@jennieramm880]

@@frankmatthews5491 it was on camera lol there is no snitching when you’re caught on camera

[@3rdworldbullyz636]

He didn’t press charges like Colby 😤

[@nico348]

@@3rdworldbullyz636 lol Colby emasculated Jorge so bad and absolutely dominated his big rival so bad Jorge literally couldn't live with himself or sleep at night. So he stalked Colbys Instagram, disguised himself w three friends and sucker punched then desperately ran for dear life before Colby dropped him on his head on the pavement lol. He had to sneak attack cuz he just got absolutely dominated by him. He couldn't stand his ground and he knew it so he ran. Lol

[@gamebred6995]

Not really. Masvidal still got more successful

[@Amzyy]

Not only did Leon knock Usman out in devastating fashion last time out, but he also was the first to take him down and take his back. Expect Leon at sea level to keep his belt

[@beauaIloevv]

ok peter griffin, here before you use 100000 alt accounts to like your own comment AS ALWAYS

[@Grimy_Aaronarr]

Sea level Cain and now sea level Leon. Hope he wins so we can solidify this 😂

[@dav2762]

😂😂😂

[@alpe6228]

lol no.Leon got manhandled for 3 rounds but had a nice late ko and thats it.Usman beat him 9 times out of 10 and Ill make sure to come back here to let you know.

[@markdavis8430]

@@alpe6228 Ok MysticCrack head Remember catch his head next time Yeha 🤣 sleep time

[@Sp3rTa]

Leon’s laughter is so contagious!

[@mohawkaktownwarrior2540]

He had me laughing my ass off too 🤣

[@marspt29]

I woulda laughed after bro said belal Muhammad after bro was on da floor crying and shi

[@anthonyaldana1710]

Why you glazing

[@emmanuelyarbrough9821]

I love seeing Leon this happy and confident. Like he should, he’s the champ and knocked the p4p 1 unconscious. I can’t be happier for the guy. Look at him now.

[@prestonbelk4367]

He’s trash and head kick will be proven to be a fluke shot after this trilogy. Usman by unanimous decision

[@BONAF1DE1]

@@prestonbelk4367 what would the internet be without people like you 😅

[@robertklepackiiii8100]

@@prestonbelk4367 Spoken like a true casual 💀

[@laughingtothebanklikehahah3618]

😂😂😂

[@canadasfunniesthomevideos5290]

Usman has won 8 out of 10 rounds they have fought, usman by decision is the most predictable outcome 😂 ppl love bandwagons, ride Leon till he gets smothered for 5 rounds

[@lukehodson9625]

I don’t blame Ariel for asking but nothing can take away that moment from back in August from Leon. The shot heard round the world

[@logicwins3492]

There's only ONNNNEE Leon Edwards!!! 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

[@vhulksantos]

It's impressive the way Ariel is on top of everything. Always great interviews.

[@ThePc-DjHub]

Can't believe Paddy thought going after Ariel was a good idea 😂 I've been watching Ariel for years now he's at the top of the game of media for this sport imo, the UFC having such a grudge with him is a disservice to the sport

[@onmysoul2121]

​@Pcdj They don't tolerate anyone the can't control to some extent no matter how talented they are at what they do. Hence Hardy And Ariel

[@yomamazmain1802]

Love Rocky! So humble, so real,

[@blitheringrando1410]

12 in a row is pretty crazy in that weight class full of killers

[@TheAcer4666]

what has that got to do with Leon Edwards? He's done 10 wins in a row plus a NC

[@frankmatthews5491]

killers lol only usman rest bums

[@LNGINTHEHOUSE]

@@TheAcer4666 belal was a win idc

[@Shady-79]

Lightweight

[@athulfgeirsson]

He deserves the title shot next imo

[@shadowbannedmgtowman9045]

That knockout is forever etched in my memory. Like Ali of Kicks

[@lacosa24x]

Facts i had a feeling Leon was going to land a big shot and hurt usman at some point but when he got knocked out cold I screamed like Rogan that was the biggest upset too me not nunes and penne

[@Ajayzmma]

@@lacosa24x I couldn't scream it was that unbelievable

[@emanuelsantos5925]

It stays in our memory and will never leave Kamaru's mind. Extremely hard to overcome or be the same. Kamaru is in a world of trouble.

[@trashydad]

i texted my dad earlier in the week that i was excited to come over that weekend to see usman get dethroned. seeing leon headkick usman after such a tough fight had me and my dad screaming hahaha i will remember it forever

[@lukeism2]

I’ve watched it in slow motion about 20 times

[@themonsterbaby]

That was one of the greatest moments I've ever got to watch in the ufc.... I was so happy I got to experience that with my son. It would be awesome if Leon can get this done in the rematch.

[@mohawkaktownwarrior2540]

Leon's effin funny. Glad to hear him enjoying life.

[@zeusssonfire]

"LOOK AT ME NOW" 🔥

[@mig1017]

A great humble champ. Looking forward to the rematch.

[@rok2791]

Look at me now! Look at me now! I told you! I told you! I told you!!! P4P What? kind of the opposite of humble!

[@Lima.22]

@Rob .... he was definitely enjoying his crazy deservable moment. Who wouldn't..

[@rok2791]

@@Lima.22 that’s fair, he worked hard, achieved his dream goal, Avenged his loss, and absolutely deserves that moment, …… just does not at all occur at all as humble to me.

[@christianalbert101]

Leon has grown on me big time. His laugh and jokes are the best lol. Wishing him continued success.

[@Ceavvan]

Im still having goosebumps from that speech Dave made!

[@baricho4771]

Greatest knockout of all time.. Love Leons work and hopefully repeats such a great performance! Yeh Leon.. do it again!

[@dongachette8321]

Ariel: so where's the belt? "it's spread out, just like a lady" - Leon Edwards. LMAO

[@msizinkosi3481]

Lol i love the way Leon says Ariel, it's so different with that accent.

[@RobertoTheGreat]

Let's go Rocky 💪

[@reynossa3187]

Leon’s such a funny guy, I am really glad he’s showing more of his personality.

[@bradearl3927]

Leon is a good dude!

[@jasiahperez9547]

No matter what happens in march , Leon’s moment will go down as one of the greatest moments of the sport!

[@WHITEBOY_RADIO]

Hate to admit I never really seen Leon on camera until he got the belt. Dude does seem humble and real. Super hard not to root for him after all he went through and now on top.

[@Natediaaz209]

And u my friend are what we call a CASUAL

[@WHITEBOY_RADIO]

@@Natediaaz209 bro you have pronouns In your name I'll be casual keep D riding everything you do even the UFC

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

@@Natediaaz209 Grow up

[@johno30197]

Leon edwards in the zone...

[@YungAce007]

Usman is gonna rag doll him 😂😂 andNEW

[@stannykush1399]

@@YungAce007 🤡🤡🤡

[@christianmcdonald4660]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THE EPIC TRILOGY 💥💥💥

[@RustiKBeatS]

The people who doubted Leon before are the same people saying that it was a lucky shot. He has nothing left to prove after the defense. ✌️

[@MikeySkywalker]

I love how honest he is.

[@snesleywipessqueegeeservices]

Two champs right there. Bloody good blokes who do the Sport proud. 👏

[@SparkyTakedown]

Gotta give props to Ariel for singing Leon's praises long before he even got a title shot.

[@MetalFacedGamer]

Everyone was, he should have gotten a title shot pre COVID.

[@ImpendingDisaster26]

If Ariel showed Jamahal 10% of this respect and support, there wouldn’t be a problem.

[@Mcfc2Rich]

But there's a problem because he supports Leon a lot? A guy who hasn't lost since 2015 and a guy that 80% of the community have looked over for the past 8 years.

[@ImpendingDisaster26]

@@Mcfc2Rich no hate against Leon, he deserves all the praise. I wanted Usman to win but Leon headshot the P4P dead, but the disrespect that he showed Jamahal was disgusting.

[@seshquatch]

@@ImpendingDisaster26 i dont really get this whole disrespect thing, i mean i do, but not to the extent its been blown out to. I do think that ariel was disrespectful in how he tried to call out jamahal for the dana tweet and put words in his mouth, Ariel took an L there no doubt, and it wasnt a good look. but the initial reasoning where he said "Tell me why you were so emotional"; i dont think he meant any disrespect by that, i took it as he just wanted to give jamahal the moment to talk about his journey and all the emotions related to it and all that, then jamahal took it the wrong way and Ariel kind of lashed out a bit when he copped it from him (probably indeed because of a bit of a 10-8 ego trip)

[@EC8862]

So beating p4p #1 current undisputed champ usman versus beating non-champ glover deserves no-brainer equal treatment?

[@mfwhite2879]

Ariel would be a lady in jail. In the streets as well. Ariel is a staple in the lgbt community

[@bigben4900]

“I put an end to all that thinking” hilarious 😂 23:11

[@jameshickey1294]

Leon is the most humble guy even as champ- he's not cocky like the rest - how can u not like Leon- mde the uk fan base well proud- gona be epic nte in London 👊

[@jameshickey1294]

An 🇯🇲..👊

[@13BloodyAprons]

Sir James you’re forgetting Brandon Moreno

[@jameshickey1294]

@be money affiliated . Be money I ain't forgetting anyone- Brandon a kool guy but I'm just talking about my brummie champ - a nice guy an he the champ from uk brum- .Happy wensdy

[@13BloodyAprons]

@@jameshickey1294 nah bruh sounds like you’re disrespecting Brandon BRUH

[@jameshickey1294]

@@13BloodyAprons ejit

[@universalblessings7024]

Leon Rocky Edwards let’s go!!! & well done still 🎉🎉

[@AntoineFabri]

People don't talk about it but Leon doesn't really lose. No amateur loss and pro losses are a questionable DQ, an unfair split decision and a loss to a future champion and p4p #1 which he has now avenged.

[@AntoineFabri]

Not the worst controversy but about his split decision loss to Claudio Silva, according to MMA decisions. 65% of fans and 9/12 of media gave it to Edwards.

[@MorAodhan]

@@AntoineFabri respect this level of research, the casual MMA fan wouldn't know where to start.

[@jjpowis6055]

💯

[@chryslertechnician3439]

The KING LETS GOOOO 💯💯💯💯💯

[@hardeepsingh2505]

Big up the west midlands!!! Respect Leon for bringing the belt back and best of luck for upcoming fight 💪

[@matt.c.4169]

"Its spread out, like a lady" - Leon Edwards January 2023

[@moeblowtv8767]

Leon is solid !

[@texanfootballhouston4065]

Two good fighters coming up crazy luck to both guys

[@mitch4171]

Legend of a guy.

[@timurjack8773]

Adesanya (got KOed in kickboxing), Volk, Oliveira, GSP and Makhachev came back even stronger after they lose by KO, however they were all young when it happened, Usman is 35 so that might be the difference.

[@TBE99]

GSP got knocked out and also tapped like chicken 🐔

[@JS-xn1zs]

I mean each of their losses have all resulted in chin issues

[@dcarson89]

@J S volk gsp and Islam have no chin issues, a chin issue is the likes of overeem who can't take a simple punch. I've been kod once in boxing and have been hit just as hard since...it doesn't change you forever. A good shot is a good shot

[@bonnymathebula007]

Glover was sent to the moon by Rumble. Also got butchered 5 rounds before he got finished by Alex. He still came back strong & became a champion.

[@dequez2003]

@@bonnymathebula007 yeah but Glover isn't someone who relied heavily on athleticism in his fighting style.

[@GSG0GSG]

My friend khmong loves to watch these and he'll definitely love this one

[@Kev58]

I don't have Twitter so I didn't realize how much of a savage Leon is on there, well deserved accomplishment of becoming world champ. Can't wait for the rematch.

[@shanecraig619]

Awesome interview😎TEAM EDWARDS HERE🤜🤛

[@mdavis3262]

I’m rooting for Leon but I have not seen kamaru do any interviews, which means he is in the gym WORKING

[@EvilSmonker]

Usman also got injured though, which is important to keep in mind. I think he will win though despite my opinions on Leon and his fighting style; Usman’s wrestling is just too good.

[@MrChristianbowman82]

Leon Rocky Edwards turned himself into a Rocky Movie. His win and post speech was one the moments In my life. Let’s go Rocky!

[@williamleiplein9799]

I love to see how happy Leon is. He seems excited and confident about this fight and his future. Usman by unanimous decision

[@craigjohnson9605]

😂

[@offwhite_vlone6339]

Lmao

[@NDRAAA20]

Hope you didn’t bet on it..

[@christurano507]

Leon is very likable. He is all class and passionate about his sport and career.

[@fattogreatnessweightloss3540]

Good to see Leon getting the recognition he deserves. I said for the last 2 years he would be usmans biggest test. First fight was decent but Leon is so well rounded. Defiantly the most well rounded fighter at 170.

[@joshuaturner2388]

Yeah I brought tickets for the fight will be my first ufc can’t wait, hope leon can get it done again

[@nolifedmyaway]

How much?

[@joshuaturner2388]

@@nolifedmyaway paid £500

[@wardog3254]

The only thing that has held leon back is his self confidence which is from growing up in humble circumstances and being told you'll never make it. Look out world leon is complete 🤙

[@aarons7992]

New mythical fighter: Sea Level Leon

[@stevied2008]

Leon becoming more and more likable. Good dude.

[@SeanSullyy]

Arriving 10 days early isn’t enough to acclimatize to serious elevation. You need to arrive 30 days in advance! So many fighters make this mistake.

[@Thunderfist_McBeefcake]

All conjecture.

[@sarcasticgenius8563]

Personally I would arrive at least 907 days early, but that's just me

[@Theblackvortex75]

If I were a fighter if it was possible if they say 30 I'd try to do 60 just to be sure especially for a fight like this

[@melancholymartialarts7095]

It's not gonna ever be level, because Usman trains in Denver. He is acclimated to the mile high. Leon would have to move and train somewhere at above sea level for at least 6 months, and it would be 2 years before his body adapted 100% and held the same advantages as Usman

[@emmanuelyarbrough9821]

@@melancholymartialarts7095 this is the right answer

[@mirzaghalib8659]

we love you Rocky!

[@vladdorian..]

Rooting for Leon, but Usman wont make the same mistake again. Hope Rocky pulls it off but its def making me nervous.

[@bornfourthis635]

You think Leon will try the same technique again?

[@gopolanglekoto]

@@bornfourthis635 Yes, he will try it again. What makes you think there will be zero head kicks in their fight?

[@jt4540]

@BornFourthis of course he will but maybe he will catch him on opposite side this time..

[@walkingolga6235]

@@gopolanglekoto what leon threw wasn’t a simple head kick. he set it up with a feint on the same side he threw the kick. it was really specific, deliberate, and unexpected lol. we likely won’t be seeing that same feint-kick combo thrown in their trilogy

[@gopolanglekoto]

@@walkingolga6235 I know what happened but it’s a lucky kick and combo. 99% of everything MMA fighters throw is “deliberate”, seriously. Some things land, others don’t. But everything they do was practiced. Leon failed to execute that kick for 24 minutes, didn’t land until the last minute. That was a kick that, by sheer happy accident and desperation from Leon, landed. Dude had nothing left, kept on trying the same things until the accident.

[@Eddie-gx8qb]

UFC is full of surprises and upsets. Anything can happen. I had lost hope during the fight but all of a sudden, he put kamaru's 'lights' out, in devastating fashion.

[@dstackz3190]

First ever event I’ve paid more than £100 to go to. Bring it home Leon couldn’t miss this for the world. 🏆 AND STILL

[@HojoTamba]

Leon, Alwani chemistry is underated

[@njdrummer7120]

Yes Leon took him down in the first and held him down, yes he knocked him out toes curled , but Leon was so out of his game going into round 5 he couldn’t even make eye contact w his coaches. He was defeated mentally so this all makes for a great fight.

[@daniellovegreen4288]

One of the best fights I've ever seen. I thought it was kind of going downhill for Leon then all of sudden "BANG! HEADSHOT! DONE!"

[@marksmanissa2148]

Leon was not lucky, but everything aligned for his moment, that being said it's almost certain from what we have seen that he can't win a decision against Usman

[@bonnymathebula007]

He got lucky. It's like winning the lottery. You can't say you're not lucky because you intended to win. There is luck in mma. Ask Mat Sara when he fought GSP.

[@MorAodhan]

@@bonnymathebula007 no it wasn't lucky, he set up a kick and went into that fight with the goal of winning. He achieved his goal because he actively and consciously chose to throw that kick, having studied Usman's striking defence.

[@bonnymathebula007]

@@MorAodhan who bets without the intention of winning. You can be lucky in mma also.

[@ryancairns2317]

8:23 Guys, unless one wins and one gets beaten, there's two scenarios in which we're we're getting that fight next .... If Leon and Jorge both win AND even if they both loose. Obviously pretty much everyone is in agreement Masvidal Vs Edwards will be next given both guys emerge victorious, there's history of bad blood between them, both guys want it, the fans need it and would clearly be the UFC'S preferred outcome too, considering they're clearly setting it up by having them both on this card, but I honestly believe they've hedged their bet and are looking to make Edwards Vs Masvidal next pending victory or defeat FOR BOTH. *Thoughts?*

[@Estroogen]

nobody wants it but you ryan. your casual radar is beaming for jorge

[@chrisharris7752]

They're setting up Usman v burns 2

[@american5668]

No. Only way we'll see Edwards Masvidal is if Masvidal wins and Leon loses. Masvidal's already had 2 title shots and his popularity is diminishing. They're not going to have Khazmat and Belal wait even longer especially when Khazmat's on the come up and Masvidal is on the decline

[@american5668]

@Chris Harris doubt it when Burns just lost to Khazmat not too long ago

[@jesuslikesmetal]

i dont think ive ever seen leon so confident and happy

[@petermejia537]

Let's Go Leon!!! 💪🏾🇯🇲💪🏾🥋

[@ZombieRommel]

"Looking forward to it. Gonna be a good bout. Gonna see who the best bum is." LMAO 🤣

[@cmpunk500]

Leon doesn't know that he's awoken the Footstomping Nebraskan Nightmare that is Marty

[@atruedovahkin8254]

😂😂😂 lmao

[@DeterminedFC]

man leon you won me so much money i had leon to win in the last minute of round 4or 5 it was 70-1 but i threw in a couple football games on a acca to boost it ...i dmed leon my slip but he never read it but either way thank you leon

[@greenlenny3926]

Leon 100% edwards

[@nico348]

I like Leon a lot but will be surprised if he defends his title, unless Usman doesn't come back the same which is a real possibility w age/injury/vicious KO. I will be rooting for Leon tho cuz I like the new matchups at the top of division. Rooting for Poatan for the same reason.

[@luism2411]

The first round of the fight shows that he can defeat Usman

[@nico348]

@@luism2411 ya, if Usman didn't cheat like he does egregiously in every fight Leon may have subbed him but he was holding his glove.

[@swagadordali1723]

The lineal BMF Champion

[@junioraltamontent.7582]

🖨️

[@0414rohan]

its funny everyone counted leon out but little ole leon has everyone attention now 😂😂😂

[@fvgc454ss]

Well Leon is at 40k views and Masvidal at 150k in under 24hrs. He still isn't a draw

[@YungAce007]

Usman is gonna rag doll this dude 😂😂

[@0414rohan]

@@fvgc454ss no one talking about a draw. He’s the champ and everyone calling him out now when no one mentioned him before😂

[@dannytorees4220]

Bro I swear I was praying for Leon wow it’s so surreal

[@scarystories9954]

Legit just stared at the tv in shock when he landed that kick.

[@DJFaNaTiiC]

Weight cuts, injuries, activity, age, the knockout.. Usman is a monster but I wonder when these variables will take affect, mainly the injuries

[@lakebennett1274]

Leon's gonna be Leon. Curious to see a better worse or Similar Kamaru

[@shaynelee487]

Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

[@juju52291]

His impressive 1st round vs Usman and elevation gate make predicting this one really difficult.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

Sea Level Leon is going to be a volume machine.

[@shivengoberdan8884]

10:00 is soo true. How the tables have changed 😂😂😂

[@kytho7425]

This will be a much closer fight, imo,hoping Leon can pull It out if usman is at all gun shy from getting his head kicked off he is done, if he’s same old usman I think this is a close fight either man can win let’s go Leon

[@tjlance7031]

Rockey is a really nice guy, I hope he keeps the belt.

[@bigal2417]

I really hope and believe he can win again.

[@Clown_fighter]

He will

[@bigal2417]

@N H he didn't do a very good job of that in the first round of there last fight. As I remember it was m y boy took Usman down and took his back to win that round 🤣

[@YungAce007]

Usman is gonna rag doll this dude 😂 outclass him like he was doing for 4 rounds.

[@len3169]

Leon Edwards scissorhands will be losing the belt in the next fight. He won’t land that lucky kick again.

[@Clown_fighter]

@@YungAce007 lol yeah like the first fight and then get kod again usman got ragdolled in round 1 it was the altitude don’t think Leon can’t out wrestle usman.. the fact is we saw the best kamaru usman and the worst Leon edwards and he still won

[@BrianMcMillanPhoto]

If you don't love this guy then you're crazy... This man deserves everything that he worked for.

[@Chris1967_]

Principality Stadium has a retractable roof. Not sure why weather would be a factor. It’s a shame the card wasn’t at a bigger venue

[@edriellandicho5350]

I bloody LOVE Leon. Such a great champion. Great to see him happy. I think he gets the win again against Usman, be it by KO or Decision. Usman is going to have DEMONS in his mind from almost dying.........

[@Botello97]

Leon a good dude man! Every time he laughs I laugh 😂 #AndStill

[@len3169]

Leon Edwards scissorhands will be losing the belt in the next fight. He won’t land that lucky kick again.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Think this kid wins the trilogy very easily. Big difference between getting ko'd early in the career and later on...

[@willbilson7210]

Leon seems like a genuinely good guy. Beet of luck

[@Satanictilatuby]

“PFP! Headshot! De*d!” One of the coldest lines ever

[@Dog-Face]

What a champ 💪💪

[@mariowanny-st9bo]

Should be an easy task. Go get it champ 😎

[@kf1559]

Love Leon. His next Fight should have been at Cardiff. Hopefully Wembley one day😃👍

[@briantneary2248]

Leon is hilarious straight up🤣🤣

[@javiairgotthabag_]

The way he laughed at belal 🤣🤣🤣

[@michellepadilla7254]

Lmao the messages btw belal and Leon

[@dano1307]

Ariel polishes leon's knob till it blinds you

[@voiceofreason1829]

Jews do that

[@coreygutierrez8634]

"I believe I deserve a title shot next"

[@chaim5326]

"Thats eleven fights in a row"

[@sbasra5660]

Love Leon. Just a top guy.