Rocky's Road to Redemption: Leon Edwards Documentary | UFC 278 Fight Week

From a long-lost brother, to a family tragedy, Leon Edwards has been through it all.
Follow his journey and watch UFC: Rocky's Road to Redemption now.
Executive Producers: Max Bentley and Tim MacKenzie-Smith
Director: Max Bentley
Editor: Scott Deeming
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[@quincyjackson7855]

Adversity was this man's entire life. That entire fight was adversity, he found his opportunity to KO Usman a minute left when all hope was lost.... Absolutely incredible. Real life Rocky.

[@saketsharma5552]

Really we want a movie made on this guy such a inspiration.

[@crannone2197]

Well said

[@jolandycoert1434]

That was a true Rocky fight, coming back like that. Amazing! Congrats Leon stay humble Champ.

[@Peppatree]

ZI’m youth u f do

[@showerthoughts3263]

“Look at me now”

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Absolutely loving all this promotion Rocky is getting, he deserves it. He's flying two flags and proudly representing the UK and Jamaica... and we're proud to support him.

[@Thawhid]

Agreeed. He stayed true to himself and didn't be a corny trashtalker for the clout. They made it hard for him but he's made it still

[@meandmyrecords5481]

I am even proud he represents Europe. Bring that second belt over here Leon. Love and support from Amsterdam

[@fight8the8feeling8]

@Mr Miyagi And the new.

[@doubleagent556]

Your guy got it done. Congrats 👏

[@eveningstar7812]

He’s about to get a whole lot more

[@KieranThomasSmith]

Any true MMA fan should be a fan of Leon, hes paid in full for this title shot and he's got the skills to pull it off!

[@rowdy3837]

If anyone can do it he can. Tough fight though.

[@jakeleez6945]

@@rowdy3837 completley agree

[@Wesley.Deuren]

Straight up. Amazing how dismissive people have been in the past. Dude is one of the cleanest fighters in the promotion.

[@harryblox760]

Usman spent a lot of time holding and hugging on the fence in the first fight. Wad a frustrating fight for Leon for sure

[@lysdexsick]

No Chance!! Usman will finish him!!

[@theguvnor3880]

Great work by BT on showcasing Leons journey. Heart says Leon. Head says Usman.

[@rumi3213]

@Palestine Adesanya your username is awesome

[@FreelancerFinancialsUK]

He’s going to do it.

[@fka_the_body1542]

Usman is a killer 🔥🔥

[@poshchelseafc9777]

Leon all day

[@lucarossi9453]

@@FreelancerFinancialsUK he won’t but i wish he would

[@joshywhvick]

Ive never wanted anyone to win so bad!

[@MVCvevasI]

Same here, just tired of this p4p and GOAT rubbish talk. Usman has an annoying ego.

[@FreelancerFinancialsUK]

Same here. Just love his style and character

[@fishmud3264]

@@MVCvevasI It's about the fight not the personality! It's called the Ultimate Fighter!

[@fishmud3264]

Wins the belt then calls out the Goat...Jake Paul

[@owensouthern2495]

@@MVCvevasI can’t take anything away from him at the minute he’s the p4p close with volk, usman walked through everyone that’s walked at him

[@simonkanatschnig5158]

Watching this after he won is even better, what a great win for Leon and an unbelievable Knockout that will forever be remembered! He really deserves this after all he been through!!!!

[@tdb4763]

Greatest welterweight fight ever

[@bbillyddave]

Yes I thought the exact same thing wow truly amazing

[@romanreigns1p4pking55]

Aged terribly lmao

[@bbillyddave]

@@romanreigns1p4pking55 why did it age terribly

[@romanreigns1p4pking55]

@@bbillyddave Nigerian nightmare won

[@jaydonsciregiesekam6205]

“LOOK AT ME NOW”. props to leon man he deserves this so bad

[@lamraliang7587]

Against all odds, knocked usman tf out! Leon's story is truly incredible!

[@siyandakubheka671]

Maan although I'm sad for Usman but I can't help but be happy for Leon

[@romanreigns1p4pking55]

this aged terribly he’s under investigation for being an accomplice

[@jaybrown8898]

@@romanreigns1p4pking55 elaborate

[@romanreigns1p4pking55]

@@jaybrown8898 An accomplice for beating up a man the same night the real Nigerian nightmare won by the name of Mike Perry.

[@leelumsden6723]

What a fantastic and well-put together documentary. Strap Season in full effect, Rocky Edwards is taking that belt !

[@crusty6148]

@@JamesKP17847 It's still a fight, and in a fight, one punch can end it all.

[@gregmoore167]

@@crusty6148 Plus a freak injury at any time!

[@GoshuGoshu]

Both Kamaru and Leon are better than their first fight. Usman loves to strike now which can be his downfall.

[@-bld-]

@@JamesKP17847 Somebody forgot it's a fight.

[@Jonathangf16]

Leon Edwards wins by Eye poke 👉🏾👀

[@justinyeung2502]

Watching this documentary again after the fight... Leon is a true inspiration to the UK and Jamaica, he's done us proud!!!!

[@disa7097]

Watched this after seeing him knocking out Usman ice cold at the event. Leon is the man, admirable one, well deserved championship win!!!

[@Guage22]

Left him frozen like Elsa 😂

[@shreejipanchal]

This is why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique

[@TheSkyOnFire]

This is huge for Birmingham if Leon pulls it off! Win or lose brummies got your back! Comon Leon!

[@isGrime]

He's putting Brum on the map!💯💯💯

[@ro9859]

@@isGrime Tommy Shelby already done that 😏

[@Venomousse91]

@@ro9859 lol ones a series the others a real fighter🙄

[@davidlindsey1782]

Bigup Leon 👊

[@ro9859]

@@Venomousse91 thanks for pointing that out roomey

[@yougetmeblood141]

Let's Go Leon....it's his time to shine the man a real one 🇯🇲

[@Tayabroad]

HE SHINED LIKE A DIAMOND 😢 AND NEW 👑

[@matt8797]

i’m in tears right now man. i can’t get over last night. what a moment. few things in the history of sport have satisfied me more than seeing this man realize his own dream. so happy for him and his family and his team.

[@KG88KiteGodMusic]

This aged like fine wine

[@gustavobarcenas9098]

This aged like fine wine 🍷

[@seanmiller8410]

I will genuinely cry of joy if Leon get this done. Massive support from the U.K. Your time has come. This is the hero’s journey.

[@FaceFcuk]

Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map

[@abdihassan7208]

did u cry?

[@seanmiller8410]

@@abdihassan7208 Cried, laughed and bounced around my apartment like a mad man.

[@matheusbarbosa099]

He did It 💯💯

[@BongGoku]

AND STILLLLL!

[@DGP1098]

He really dethroned the king to achieve his dream! What a comeback

[@codytatro5721]

Time for a new documentary now that he’s the champ: “The real life Rocky”.

[@KingKeNNySlay]

BT sport is on a whole new level when it comes to doing a documentary

[@stevennlmb579]

Especially a home grown name

[@junkybabes]

I think British documentaries all round are top notch.

[@Mick-gp6vi]

@@junkybabes less about bravado and image and more about real life

[@ItZ_Froggy_87]

Leon's story hits harder than most hope he gets his hand raised he definitely deserves it.

[@pratley6026]

And didn’t he just!!!

[@michaelgilbert1689]

LOOK AT HIM NOW 👑

[@bobbymudda]

I'm so glad this was made. For too long, there was way too many casuals out there saying he was avoiding fights during covid, avoiding the top guys etc etc. Finally now people see..

[@rubix187]

Look at him now!!!

[@kenw89]

BTsports ufc coverage is 10/10 everytime come on Rocky u can do this

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Yeah BT are in a league of their own for MMA.

[@ChryslerChristler]

Leon Edwards after the fight "I've been into trenches" , this man is a proper champion and will inspire a lot of people especially his people in Jamaica.

[@richiepang2083]

Jah know

[@coap9041]

Bring it back Leon, all of us from the UK are behind the TV shouting your name. The hardest man in the UK

[@FaceFcuk]

Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map

[@coap9041]

@@FaceFcuk I’m still buzzing 🇬🇧

[@SOUTHSIDESLIDERZZ]

And the new World Champion

[@maxpeterson7797]

Watching this after the crazy head kick KO by Leon!

[@applethunderspice3072]

If Leon wins this belt off Kamaru, I will definitely shed a tear. This man has earned it

[@Tayabroad]

AND HE DID 💪🏼

[@applethunderspice3072]

@@Tayabroad AND I DID 😭😭😭 ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY

[@dmolinaro]

@@applethunderspice3072 WE did, real life Rocky moment

[@FaceFcuk]

Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map

[@rudyallen4]

Been an mma fan since mid nineties…that knock out made me a bit emotional Crazy man. Glad for him.

[@willsonmakasare8263]

Well he pulled a Rocky moment tonight.

[@jjw4646]

Let’s go Leon🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇯🇲

[@ess6y]

Its about time Leon holds his new belt 🇧🇧🇯🇲

[@jjw4646]

What’s that first flag?

[@vp-fv1eo]

Where is the British 🇬🇧 flag?

[@caderzz]

@@jjw4646 barbados

[@unknownerror294]

no chance!

[@docdoc8556]

@@unknownerror294 oh yeah? :)

[@kevinstrain6161]

Wonderboy called out the exact technique, left hand throw/feint to left head kick, in his analysis of Usman's stance and tendencies prior to the fight. Leon and his coaches definitely saw this as well. Congrats to Leon, family and team.

[@stayahead3776]

LOOK AT HIM NOW what a champion

[@thafightgame5383]

“I believe I deserve the title shot next” -Leon Edwards First Sentence as a baby

[@Bairom06]

Leon is a real one, the dude is most humble and inspirational ww out there besides wonderboy

[@Zoink99]

Great piece this, well done BT Sport and it will no doubt be a tough tough fight but crazier things have happened at sea. All the bestest luck in the world, Rocky.

[@JustSomeGuyWithAMustache886]

LOOK AT HIM NOW

[@Samtothebosh]

Incredible story- Everything against him and he still pulled it off. Truly changed his and his families life. What a guy

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

All the best Rocky Go get that gold

[@unknownerror294]

no chance

[@warvinsroom9364]

@@unknownerror294 what was that? AND NEWWWW

[@unknownerror294]

@@warvinsroom9364 😁

[@jacktoy3688]

What a lovely individual, humble, and kind natured. Also an absolute savage fighter. So Great to see him getting his story told. Il be pulling for him x

[@bryanheslin5155]

If anyone has got what it takes to beat Usman .its definitely Rocky !!.Amazing all round skills .Striking is on point .wrestling is superb .ground game excellent. I wish Rocky all the Best .Bring it home for Jamaica &England .Come on Rocky !!.Become a Legend 🥊🥇

[@mrtheo7680]

Go Rocky

[@420_24seven]

England !? He's Jamaican.

[@Venomousse91]

@@420_24seven he represents Jamaica & England proudly.....

[@datswart7573]

His chin is questionable and Usman will definitely test it

[@dc3565]

@@datswart7573 if it was he would have got finished by your boyfriend nate.

[@jph2455]

This aged well. And still. Let’s go Rocky 👊🏼

[@zealousbjj]

hopefully leon brings it home🙏🙏🙏

[@50.CalFilms]

Amazing documentary, I’m absolutely rooting for Leon on Saturday, no easy feat fighting the number 1 fighter in the world

[@universalroots]

Who's here after that insane head kick?!?!?

[@ZemarRed]

This was amazing, great job all around. Leon's story is so relatable and real. Hope he gets it done 🤘🏾

[@slaapman977]

This man story is amazing!!

[@Bobby-ei2jg]

Watching this now makes Leon's win against Usman so satisfying. Well done champ.

[@dylanconlon975]

“Look at me now” Leon Rocky Edwards 🏆

[@Hollowsmith]

WORLD CHAMPION NOW! I love seeing a guy that knows poverty, hardship, and a LONG struggle in the UFC, finally get to lift his family into financial security and a great life. Respect for Usman too. He was way ahead on the cards and could have milked the last minute by running away the whole time. Instead he stayed aggressive like a man, and it cost him his world title. Respect that. Two legends.

[@josephz4978]

This is literally how Rocky 2 ended. LMAO. Reality is stranger than fiction.

[@skeletopedia3122]

This made me appreciate Rocky’s comeback even more. Puts his emotional post-fight interview fully into context. Very fitting that Anik was saying something like “this is the cloth Rocky was cut from” before the epic headkick. Respect.

[@spiffyspiff9707]

Congrats Rocky! Love from Nigeria.

[@sirarungasal3732]

Man he prove it what a story woow

[@glennmahoney3911]

Couldn't have happened to a better bloke congratulations Leon Edwards 👏

[@FreelancerFinancialsUK]

He can definitely do it. Leon is special.

[@TheDwreck1995]

He actually did it

[@m.elmetmari5141]

9:34 humor is the best weapon for such a bitter situation!

[@dkillerbean8368]

So unlucky even vs Diaz but he’ll get his respect now USMAN KNOCKED OUT COLDDDDD.

[@deathdragonslayer1]

Nate Diaz taught Leon a valuable lesson. No one is ever out of a fight. And New!

[@adamfletcher3975]

Leon and nate are similar in my opinion. Real people who talk in the arena. True brummie top respect

[@nathanheim248]

Dude's body language is telling, always a humble king.

[@soreaspop4191]

He's building a legacy to his family

[@scottmarks2979]

And he did it, well done rocky

[@camronfeatherstone5980]

He took the belt, he just shocked the welterweight division 💯

[@aaadrian951]

who's here after Leon Edwards became welterweight world champion

[@l4mb01]

Glad I watched this It has completely changed my perspective on Leon - much respect👍

[@lilkevo88]

The true rocky story, as the name suggests.

[@jezzalinkoh1581]

Leon is an absolute beast for getting through the last couple years. Rocky gettin that gold

[@dannytq]

Biopic of this guys life needs to be made. Let's go Rocky!

[@bromptontiktok]

Congrats Rocky for the huge upset win. Inspiring journey to the pinnacle of UFC

[@GeorgeGomersall]

Leon Edwards deserves this so much, I hope he wins the rematch and has a good reign as a champion

[@Danfloww]

greatest moment on ufc ever. period.

[@geverniveup]

I’m here after the win. Leon is why i love this sport…I’m so glad he’s getting his due. Bravo to BT and the production team for putting this video together…I’m a film maker and editor and I was blown away by how well this was done 👏

[@thenoisyneighbour]

Praying for his success. He deserves it.🙏🏿🛐

[@unknownerror294]

no chance

[@FaceFcuk]

Never seen Joe Rogan so exited on that brilliant knockout ha ha class and puts UK on the ufc map

[@FaceFcuk]

This aged well ha ha cry more

[@lfckaran]

there isnt a man ive wanted to win so bad since khabib vs gaethje but leon absolutely needs to win

[@tonyh1345]

I wanted Gaethje to win that fight would’ve been epic considering abdulmanap just died

[@prithvib8662]

AND HE DID IT!

[@gud6823]

Look at Leon Edwards now! champion of the world. love from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹🇯🇲

[@olivermartin4858]

Great documentary and all respect to Leon. Champ

[@Frank-1978]

Delighted for him. 👍✌️

[@richardduckworth6253]

Huge respect to both brothers. Great documentary. Mental toughness is so inspirational, keep getting up and keep punching Rocky, the time is yours "aaaaaaaand new!!!!" 💪💪💪

[@robertlaidley5135]

Man I can relate to this brother in so many ways than one. I’m glad he has learned to overcome his obstacles and become the person he’s worked so hard to get to!

[@sharonshinde9640]

How can someone not feel for this man, the series of bad lucks this guy had to face...Happy to see the awesome trio of BT Sports rooting for their guy....Great work guys covering all phases of Leon's journey. Much love from India.

[@dougal7808]

This aged super well

[@ajvenomous01]

Great documentary, glad to see the ufc are putting some shine on him, he's done it the hard way and deserves the respect 👍🏻

[@eddames9839]

One of the best produced pre-event video ever! I'll be cheering on Rocky to finally get the title he so deserves from a worthy champion in Usman. And I believe he'll be a great brand ambassador not only of the UFC but of MMA.

[@marcillioficino4663]

Couldn't happen to a nicer and more deserving guy.

[@JusstReels]

BT is becoming my go to ufc channel. Always great content 👍

[@alanab6774]

May God bless him and his family. He is a incredible role model for all the young boys of Birmingham. I can’t wait to watch him win the title.

[@richardstembridge7799]

I watched this video before the fight and just watched it again. Hits differently now in the most wonderful way possible. So happy for this man…

[@revolutionoutdoorsandstuff5846]

Nothing but respect. So happy for this man.

[@cavinmurray8601]

Thanks to all the boys from BT. Let"a go, Leon!

[@cavinmurray8601]

Brother got it done!😁

[@RealJesseONFIRE]

Fantastic documentary. I’m officially attached to Leon’s journey

[@marksullivan6329]

Nothing but love for this humble warrior.Congratulations to His mother for bringing up a true gentleman

[@sidgeaberration]

This has got me so hyped. Excellent work BT.

[@mikealphamikeoscar3754]

Well deserved champ 🏆 congratulations

[@Keneag]

Who is here after the Head shot KO victory?

[@mithunnair8587]

I am so happy that BT sports has made a documentary on Leon, his past was such a dangerous story and coming out from the streets to becoming a number 1 contender has been such a great journey ❤️

[@FaceFcuk]

Champ well done amazing knock out on usman

[@gregmoore167]

Leon reminds me of an innocent little boy, he is so nice and calm; kinda makes me disgusted that Masvidal, for basically no reason, violently assaulted him!

[@Pjj878]

MMA fans were twerking for masvidal after he did that, now they're clutching pearls because he did it to soyboy Colby

[@seanmiller8410]

His day will come. Fake tough guy.

[@JayCee-tp2gv]

@@Pjj878 Walking up to someone face to face and punching them. Sucker punching someone from behind in public after hiding in a bush. Yeah because those two things are the same.

[@Pjj878]

@@JayCee-tp2gv He walked up to him hands behind his back, and only because people were around to stop him Both were sucker punches and sucker attacks Difference is I was calling him a p*ssy from the start whereas Colby coward duckington fanboys were on masvidals D all along until their beef started

[@roymuzuwa7108]

I don’t know if your purposely acting deluded but regardless, both of those events were sucker punches, wether it is behind or in-front so your point holds no merit