Rio Meets Rocky 🎥🔥 | Leon Edwards on Colby Covington, Ian Garry & Overcoming Troubled Childhood

Rio Ferdinand talks to UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards ahead of his fight against Colby Covington at UFC 296.
The pride of Birmingham previews his title defence under the bright lights of Las Vegas, the ongoing feud with Ian Garry, ambitions to become a double UFC Champion before touching on his difficult upbringing & surviving his childhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
Watch Leon Edwards v Colby Covington live on TNT Sports Box Office on Saturday 16th December.
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[@Rob-rd8oz]

Cannot fault Leon at all. The most humble deserving champion in my eyes

[@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788]

Really hope he secures this one, my favorite fighter since I started watching in 2021

[@CHANNEL_HH]

Him and Volk most humblest

[@TheBossMan2407]

LOL

[@TheBossMan2407]

Mans defended his belt once and he’s talking about being a 2 weight champion. So humble

[@willwells9708]

@@TheBossMan2407at least he’s defended his against people from his weight class… someone’s beaten a FW twice and wants to move up

[@telsutton]

I find it amazing that neither Leon nor Tom will get anywhere near being nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, but they should both be imo. True, humble champions.

[@user-zm9xf7mo4p]

Yep but I'll say one thing, it's nice to see a collective push for the sport here, getting guys like Rio onto the MMA scene will push more fans into the sport, it's only right seeing as we have 2 champs

[@NotUrDJ]

Who cares about bbc at this point

[@telsutton]

@@NotUrDJ Well, not me... been at odds with News Dept since 1984 mate, Miner's Strike... the Sports Dept not so much. Just saying their profiles should be higher in the UK.... I shouldn't have to explain what 'UFC' is, first, to your common-or-garden bloke in the street.

[@NotUrDJ]

@@telsutton yep fair enough.

[@Mikamichae]

Uk media don't like mma at all, didn't see a single article about Leon winning the title, but they fanboy over AJ and Fury

[@user-zm9xf7mo4p]

For someone that grew up in a football family but also fell in love with MMA 15 plus years ago what a time to be alive for the sport. Our Football legends like Rio interviewing our current UFC champ

[@macurlyfries]

Agreed 👍🏻

[@jaymac7203]

Leon buying his mum a shop is so wholesome 😭

[@bassface8580]

Wow. Such an emotional moment when he phoned his mum when he won the belt. Nearly had me tearing up there. Amazing. Gl Leon

[@dgallagher7029]

This is a great interview. What a top bloke Leon is. Very down to earth and he was overlooked for so long but he showed the world. Fantastic.

[@LanceODoherty5905]

Yeah should’ve got that woodley title shot years ago if Covid didn’t happen

[@mikemorris3608]

What a pair of absolute legends

[@theoutlaw5806]

​@@ganjadan7600 A majority of Utd fans do have a lot of distain for Rio Ferdinand, whys that then?

[@mikemorris3608]

@@ganjadan7600 it’s because him and Vidic were world class I included him as a legend, for a long time the most expensive defender in the world and I think worth it

[@Mcfc2Rich]

​@@ganjadan7600from the blue side of MCR I like Rio. Tbh I like all them from that class. Scholes, Keane, Neville, Rio

[@Boxer637]

@@Mcfc2Richsame as me mate hard to hate any of them they where ballers

[@WKk-qt2eg]

Leon is a legend ? Xdddd what about anderson silva gsp or jones haha

[@prokrastinatia]

Leon is so sweet. Great person

[@stevenallan1756]

GREATEST HEAD KICK IN UFC HISTORY!

[@Nealeffort]

I like Rio vibe throughout this whole interview, very genuine, good questions as well

[@michaelsmyth5877]

I love that Leon is gonna make an absolute bag from this fight, the card is absolutely stacked and it says allot that the ufc gave him top of the bill with Colby

[@ItsameAlex]

If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same

[@xacto5208]

⁠@@ItsameAlexyo man ur trolling right ? Colby got concussed about 13 times in the Usman fights, I don't think the sucker punch will affect him much lol

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

If Leon was going against Mohammed, he would make less than half what he is about to make with Covington.

[@Fung-Fung]

Colby will get concussed just eating yogurt with a spoon and hitting his tooth by mistake​@@xacto5208

[@newcastlelukelowther]

Colby gonna be crotch sniffing from round 1. He has no power to trouble Leon. Leon catches him in 25 minutes and ends it.

[@fightdisciple9192]

Can see rio is totally in awe of the grind . Athlete to athlete. Class

[@theguvnor3880]

Leon might be one of the most improved fighters in the UFC.

[@Maxbranning007]

Nah the guys just been under rated cause he’s humble

[@Fung-Fung]

Maybe but he's been good for a while

[@spideyz64]

He was always good. But he was super underrated. Plus he was the first ranked guy (rank 3 at that time) to accept Khamzat when everyone was ducking. But Khamzat got covid and then pulled out.

[@haslammmo9173]

He's always been a banger. He had a rough ride with matchups on his way here. Other than a decision loss to Usman a long time ago, and being wobbled by Diaz, he hasn't put a foot wrong. No fighter deserved it more.

[@Fillegubben]

@@Maxbranning007 He was extremely unlucky with all the cancellations of his fights, that and him being humble/to some boring does affect it, but he also isn't a finishing machine, doesn't have a fat highlight reel. Makes sense

[@sambod6627]

Cant fault leon in anyway at all, the guys an absolute legend and a very humble man, takes care of his family and friends at all costs, huge respect 👊🏼🔥

[@devondetroit2529]

I didn’t know much about Leon Edwards before, what a decent bloke

[@mre-wan4787]

Leon should be a British icon at this point.

[@McG518]

No ego, humble in his approach.. A man amongst men.

[@aperson7382]

Good to hear Leons version of the reason Ian Garry was told to move on. No disrespect there, just an honest conversation saying the culture of club does not promote IG’s mannerisms. ‘Rocky&Rio’ LFG!!!

[@originaljungle]

leons coaches speech gives me goosebumps every time

[@jamesmaguire9518]

Damn. Never thought I'd see these two together. This is great. Both legends

[@jam.thelens]

Fantastic interview. American fans hate on Leon for being "boring" but his story is such an inspiration and is one of the craziest in the whole of the UFC, he just doesn't shout about it. Dec 16th ANDSTILL BABY

[@domeland2835]

I like Leon a lot man. Awesome champion

[@tr1494]

Mad love for Leon, smoked kumara then retained, I expect Leon to be too clean and crisp vs Colby, props to Birmingham for giving UK another champ

[@anasshahid224]

This video was a treat, Two legends, Leon Edwards is the man. He’s got a good shot at becoming double champ in 2024.

[@SanyamJain1989]

Tremendous interview. I know nothing about football and Leon has been one of my favourite fighters for a while now. Looking forward to him defending his championship and much love from New Delhi and Newcastle. ♥️🙏

[@factualdon4030]

Had the pleasure of meeting him in Birmingham citu centre while working just after the head kick ko and seen him and instantly shouted "HEADSHOT...DEAD" HE SMILED ..had a 5 minute chat with us and took a picture ,hes a very humble lovely guy i already loved him being a brummie .

[@saharaharris]

The best thing I've seen in ages. Rio's reactions and laughter are just golden

[@AWDarcy]

That was quality - Rio is so good at putting them at ease for the questions and Leon is a top class Champion! Proud he represents UK.

[@masoudhemayati2945]

Made me cry watching him on the phone with his mom. Well done Leon

[@lewisrennie5921]

Yaas respect to rio can tell he's an actual fighting fan

[@ziryabjamal]

Damn Leon is so real man...& STILL! Colby about to be retired.

[@EliteMMA.1]

Chaos era starts next Saturday

[@pt5728]

@@EliteMMA.1the chaos era began and ended with the interim title. It’ll be a good fight but people are overestimating colby heavily

[@EliteMMA.1]

@@pt5728 colby ain’t losing to someone that nearly got ko’d by Nate Diaz. He’ll dominate 50-45, Leon will be lucky to win a round

[@pt5728]

@@EliteMMA.1 literally everyone said the same thing before he rematched usman, Leon proceeded to beat him twice😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@EliteMMA.1]

@@pt5728 we will see next Saturday

[@steventones8684]

Rio is absolutely superb at interviewing people. Natural. Great questions. Genuine interest and relaxed. Loved that.

[@vinagudelo]

KING ROCKY 👑

[@boxedbyexoticz3761]

leon is class

[@tomquinn7636]

What a legend! Leon comes across some humble and hardworking!

[@animateddream1035]

Long overdue! Love it! Happy for the champ!!

[@WS-bk7uu]

Great piece on Rocky. Good to see Rio branching out into fight sports.

[@benwilson1162]

That clip on the phone to his mum gave me goosebumps man!!!!!! A dream came true moment

[@luckyspurs]

Loving Rio's enthusiasm. Leon's really comfortable around him.

[@stevieR-lw4iy]

Leon edwards is such a humble guy and a great champion and I wish him a long long reign 👑

[@Bathingwookie]

Colby is getting KO'd.

[@pharaohsara6656]

I used to dislike both of them and now have appreciation and admiration for both

[@pranaytripathi3977]

Leon by 3rd round ko

[@markdavis8430]

let’s go Leon!! AndStill!! Let’s go Rio more of these are needed for all gyms in the uk ✌️👌

[@anthonybeacher107]

I was looking forward to the food 😂....Great interview

[@creativechimp03]

Haha “we have to wear shin pads for a ball!!” 😂😂 - great work Rio on this. Leon seems so down to earth, have enjoyed following his journey.

[@iwilldoit7680]

Leon seems like a such good guy tbh . I hope he’s gonna get the w against the actor . (By actor im not taking anything away from Colby as a fighter . He’s a warrior and great fighter don’t get me wrong ).

[@TenggisKhan]

god that phone call to his mum is so moving, he immediately crumbled when he saw her. his number one support system getting repaid with her son's ultimate success.

[@Biffoaussie85]

What a great combo,love them both!!

[@splash006]

Come on Leon 🇯🇲. Another fight, another victory.

[@hwenje1806]

I read the come on in Leon’s coachs voice

[@Fung-Fung]

C'mon Leon!

[@tettosama]

I really want him to win against Colby because they gave him the most undeserved title shot ever in the history of UFC.

[@FinnMMA]

he dit it with ease and got a huuuugee PPV check cause of Colby and the card was stacked af. Love it

[@luckyspurs]

8:07 Literally exactly when Leon did against Colby. Brilliant.

[@foreverkingsteez4796]

Staying true to your roots have never rang so loud✊england in the house

[@darkclaw1462]

Love to see the champ at work, people underrated Leon but he's one of the few male champs outta the 8 current champs (Including only others like Islam and Volk) that's actually defended their belt. He's the first fighter to finish Usman In the UFC (while he was on a 16 fight win streak), first fighter to beat Usman twice In his MMA career, first UK champ to win the belt training and residing from the UK and the first Jamaican born UFC champ. And If he beats Colby, I could Leon possibly becoming the greatest Englishman UFC champion/fighter (Even more so than Bisping and maybe even Tom).

[@W1ng_]

I agree

[@anthonypaulboswell]

I wish these were longer! All the best to rocky - a true hero!

[@neila6474]

What a great guy and world class yet so humble.

[@JOHNBOYC2]

Let's keep championing our champion UK bro deserves more recognition for his work

[@ednicolle2456]

took a couple minutes to warm up, but this is quality

[@adieleprecious5226]

"Leon 100% Edwards" 👊🏿

[@masoudhemayati2945]

100% 😅

[@adz1178]

Top tier content Rio needs to meet more fighter n have in-depth conversations with ballers like this on techniques

[@joshscott3506]

Take a shot everytime Rio says "Rah" 😂

[@BMan2793]

Not doing this, I want to live 😂

[@FinnMMA]

same as Leons saying "100 percent"

[@cavanharrington1814]

Class interview

[@LeonDavis154]

This was great. It looked like they both had a great time.

[@markdavis8430]

Rio this was fantastic man Leon and still

[@providename]

Rio was kicking the pads like a football 🤪

[@Scottuz]

Brilliant Insight, great access, Love it Rio should do more of these, Tom Aspinall next

[@Richard-yp5hr]

Amazing chemistry between these two ❤

[@t0p-D]

Love Leon man

[@damianshaw4613]

The belt stays in the UK, let's go Leon👍

[@MMA_MINDS]

Leon has always been cool to me, idk why people hated on him so much, he’s a very skilled fighter, and a humble guy. He’s deserving of everything he’s achieved.

[@user-sz8km9dy5v]

Let’s GO Champ 💪🫡

[@nikolamiljkovic6069]

I love the sport of MMA and champs like Leon, Volk- I want those to stay for a long time and represent in the most proper way- as they do. Great champs, great humans. Let's go Leon!

[@thedrip4921]

Certified champion. Leon the man now.

[@RSBen24]

I really hope Leon wins 💪

[@user-um2ct3sj8g]

What a fight 👏

[@PengeFC]

Brilliant love it

[@SirUnaiEmery]

proud of ya leon

[@ripevanwinkle494]

Ferdinand is 6’3 Leon is a massive welterweight

[@ThisMusicIsToogood]

Rocky: “blood goes to the brain in these two veins” 😂😂😂

[@jaymac7203]

Best sport in the world!

[@NiiickTheGreek]

Leon ❤

[@chiquita683]

Watching Leon interviews to help fall asleep

[@standardFifa]

COME ON LEON U GOT IT MAN

[@khaire6661]

Let’s go Leon. I was rooting for usman but this time let’s go bro

[@grudeman]

What a really really likeable classy gentleman, best of luck Leon ☘️

[@ksenyaehorova1504]

Still don’t like him beating my guy but I love him really and he his a family guy too

[@bushido_warrior]

Leon's as real as they come

[@jackunderhill4444]

Rocky’s at the wheel.

[@ItsameAlex]

awesome!

[@lifeofshine4944]

Rio Raaaar Ferdinand

[@ALL.THINGS.GOD1]

Let's go rocky 📈🙌

[@danielsulcaaroni5292]

he need to win an retired colby

[@leahkelly8306]

Leon Edwards is going to be a miracle working coach after he retires in his 50s or 60s ….who knows How long his career will last.

[@TedlaEKHAN]

I just became a fan. Lets go Rocky!

[@Moneybaggbanda]

8:19 someone dying from a guillotine choke in the back 😂💀

[@Eryxgear]

The boys!!

[@dwsurf]

Love Leon! True champ

[@garethscott9051]

Love Leon .... Look at me now ...... Yeees headkick

[@leedscity6881]

Is Rio a dinosaurs or something Rah this, Rah that 😂 the fook

[@jimbendon]

Leon KO's Colby 100% 🎉

[@ItsameAlex]

If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same

[@caseybyrne1869]

@@ItsameAlextrue but to be honest a prime Colby couldn’t really do anything to Leon on his worst day. He won’t be able to take him down. He won’t be able to strike with him. He won’t really be able to do anything but stand there and get hit lmao. Colby is an okay fighter but he’s not really beat anybody good in their prime. I think Leon gets Colby knocked out within the second round at latest

[@ItsameAlex]

@@caseybyrne1869 if leon makes it look easy, it's because of the concussion

[@Fung-Fung]

​@@caseybyrne1869 I dunno man... He might take him down... I hope not but we'll find out next week

[@thevetsplace5040]

Liked Leon, disliked him for knocking out and continuously disrespecting Usman, liking him again now.