Leon Edwards Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 286

Welterweight champion Leon Edwards talks with the media after the conclusion of his main event trilogy against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286.
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[@AK20500]

His confidence was literally the main factor to his victory, he understood Usman's ability and respected it, but did not fear the man whatsoever.

[@kenneth2662]

Completely agree brother. I was worried about Usman takedowns but Leon worked!! It's dramatic

[@brodygaston6053]

One day maybe Jon Jones will fight someone who isn't afraid of him.

[@mousefaceko3723]

​@Kenneth Truong u mean 3 glove grabs that prevented a take downs but still was a good fight

[@zacharydavis4398]

💯rl

[@akronik]

if i kicked a guy in the balls twice in one fight i wouldnt fear him much either

[@naturalbornkiller361]

Great to see someone who had been living the role of unnoticed and uninteresting guy in the room while doing all the hard work in the gym finally takes the spotlight and alpha status in his division. He's the living testimony of "real G's works hard in silence".

[@doubleRprodutions]

Absolutely, couldn't have put it better. Love to see Rocky finally getting the recognition he's deserved for a long time now.

[@brendanwalker5636]

Lasagne

[@p_dachxnkbleeder2852]

Never heard that made up quote lol but yea it is good to see 😂

[@awex7]

ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTER

[@Peter-uo9km]

You call groin shots grabbing gloves amd fences hard work?

[@johnnymac3826]

Leon looked so focused for 5 rounds of incredible concentration

[@1D.JFanMma]

Focused lol 😂

[@MRios1128]

Is it just me or did Leon look unimpressive?

[@kay-ry2pd]

​@@MRios1128 dc and dana had this look on their face. Like "dis nigga" why him. 😂

[@Schmoobs]

@@MRios1128 just u

[@DOHOND-gt4oe]

@@MRios1128 just u

[@alesele20]

What an amazing performance. Leon’s standup is so technical and his takedown defense was next level. He’s also so composed in octagon, he never presses or seems to get flustered, just fights his fight. What a great champion, beating Usman in back to back fights, once emphatically and then to out point him via convincing decision is incredibly impressive.

[@3piont5for30]

putting 0121 on the map!

[@Hello-vx2ol]

It was not convincing tbh u could give both of the fighters the decision

[@jjtorrorobin4230]

Leon cheated

[@awex7]

ALL USMAN FANS ARE A BUNCH OF CAUSALS WHO STARTED WATCHING AFTER HE KNOCKED MASVIDAL OUT TYPICAL AFRICAN AMERICAN FRUITY MEN. WE BRITISH BLACKS ARE SMARTER STRONGER AND BETTER

[@gmanscot1982]

So composed in the octagon, illegal glove and cage grabs and two clear kicks to the apponents balls...yup composed 😅

[@mmakings2773]

Leon's story can be the best movie script ever written on an MMA fighter's life. I mean it has it all.

[@balerionzzz]

colby gonna submit him within 2 rounds

[@leepowell7898]

Nah I think Ngannou first, Leon second.

[@anshujha3871]

​@@leepowell7898 I definitely agree!! 👍👍

[@sus425]

@@balerionzzz lol when was the last time Colby finished or subbed anyone

[@youngclueless7364]

@@balerionzzz nah paddy the baddy by decision easily

[@joshstixxfata]

i never been happy for a champion like i have for leon. also charles olivera. you got to love underdogs man💯

[@KadenDressel]

I never did get much into Olivera but I was def with Leon. So awesome I was yelling after he won 😂

[@edwardcastillo3717]

Only Muslim fans hated Oliveira they really made him out to be the bad guy, and they try to preach humbleness and humility 😑

[@Sambigs9112]

@@edwardcastillo3717wtf u talkin about dude lmao “only Muslims hated olives” so only non Muslims hate Islam? Sit ur ass down bro

[@justinklenk]

They both have a hard time keeping the belt, but they both have their awesome if temporary spotlight that's still eternal

[@JangoMike]

Agreed man. I doubted both and they proved me wrong.

[@medievalfoot]

I didn't think I'd like this guy has much as I do now. Really phenomenal path to be champion. I really hope he does well in the future. Congrats Champ!

[@sleazyeezy9452]

Dick riding has reached new levels…

[@jafr4391]

Colby out there making a fool of himself. I hope Leon fights a real contender! Even though Colby is being protected by Dana

[@frenzobloxroblox1003]

@@jafr4391 love or hate the showman, colby is definitely one of the top guys in his weight division but just caouldnt be the former usman

[@jafr4391]

@@frenzobloxroblox1003 bullshit. he only beat a washed Masvidal and hasnt done anything since. Belal deserves it way more, just to give you one name.

[@CarlWidegrip]

For sure, for sure. Since Colby is probably next, I honestly think Leon is in for an easier fight than Usman. He's good, but he's not that good.

[@harborwolf22]

He never stopped believing in himself, even though it took everyone else a little bit of extra time to realize. His takedown defense was incredible, against one of the best wrestlers ever in the UFC.

[@user-gu2ux8cn3z]

best wrestlers ever? that has one 1 win by sub???????? hahahahahahahahaha

[@thehoodedvagabum7375]

@@user-gu2ux8cn3z Why do you type like a caveman? Also, he is one of the best wrestler. Just because you don´t have a lot of submissions doesn´t mean you are not good at controlling people on the ground easily. You should go to actually train mma and stop talking dumb stuff.

[@gschaaf713]

@@user-gu2ux8cn3z sub missions are grappling...wtf r u talking about? usman definitely is one of the best wrestlers in the UFC. i dont liek the guy but put some respect on his name.

[@mioyakiyama5499]

@@user-gu2ux8cn3z subs arent wrestling

[@sixthpathsage6221]

@@user-gu2ux8cn3z bjj and wrestling are 2 different things bro

[@Alien_Ian]

Amazing fight! Leon's takedown defence is next level and the striking so precise and had power behind way more shots than Usman even if the total strikes were close (idk the numbers) He was losing the 3rd and the cage grab was a fair loss of point but he didn't leave it to chance. 4 rounds to 1 48-46. Headshot dead, AND STILL dead!

[@TheMMAKasual]

LEGSHOT DEAD

[@Gasser24769]

ANYSHOT DEAD 😅 BOW!!!!! Cmon lids 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🔥

[@bluesss149nsss4]

Leon fan boy rught here, well leon ain't going to be champ for long because winning title is easy but defending it is hard, colby will snatch that belt away from leon and colby will destroy gilbert burns easy peasy lemon squizy

[@bluesss149nsss4]

Oh and also are you blind or did you just pretend to not see that kamaru just took leon down 4 times 🤔

[@rjesh2062]

@@bluesss149nsss4 nah colby duckington will have to fight a top5 or top10

[@bensutherland6871]

Amazing TD defense!!! I have to say congrats I didn't think Leon could beat Usman again although it was super close but Leon deserves this moment such a great guy and fighter

[@idek4438]

He’s done it twice you d******, doesn’t need to “beat Usman again”. HEADSHOT, DEAD!

[@boomerdantheman6516]

He beat a altitude advantage usman..

[@peytongjerstad8920]

@@boomerdantheman6516 you can literally say the same thing about the last fight and who won the last fight ohhhhh that’s right Leon did so you’re point is?🤷

[@kenchin6785]

Lmao. So ur telling me Leon should beat Usman 3 times again.

[@TheKnowledgeGod]

You miss interpreted what Boomer Dan said. Peace

[@Jon-nz3dm]

TBH I thought Kamaru would come out and win this like he was winning most of the fight last time, then in the first round it looked like Leon was right, Kamaru was hesitant after being knocked out. What an impressive performance. Next level takedown defense. Congrats to Leon.

[@larrytate1657]

Leon’s take down defense and his ability to get right back up once taken down was the story of the fight.

[@kenneth2662]

I agree with Larry I was scared for Leon every takedown my man put in maad work this camp happy af for Leon!

[@kenneth2662]

@@larrytate1657 completely agree brother!

[@samm3916]

​@@larrytate1657 the kicks were immense too.

[@samyou5535]

@@larrytate1657 leg kicks as well

[@Forenzikproductions]

It's crazy 2 years ago I remember reading articles online about him saying "Leon Edwards, Boring Fighter Will be Cut Soon" about him not being active on social media and not fighting exciting opponents etc. just media that was weird and I didn't even know who he was at the time. Now he is the undisputed CHAMP, awesome :)

[@SB379]

LOOK AT HIM NOW !

[@Peter-uo9km]

He's still boring. They shoulda cut him then.

[@cheezesmoker8851]

That's what happens with these r3t4rd3d Americans, they love a guy who comes out and shouts WOOOOO

[@DogsWallop]

He was selling h3roin up until 6 months ago

[@4twindad]

@@DogsWallop slanderer

[@realife1542]

Crazy when you think Leon has 1 loss in his whole career (UFC) and had avenged that twice, no man on earth has one up on him atm

[@DagestaniPork]

he has 3 losses mate, 1 DQ, 1 split decision and the 1 loss against kamaru

[@chrisdewayne3228]

3 piece and a soda from masvidal lol.. ufc is great

[@joeyk9984]

@@chrisdewayne3228masvidal gets 50-44 from leon if they fight

[@arsene351]

@@chrisdewayne3228 masvidal is a bum

[@iamthehopefulromantic276]

Bruh. Chael Sonen is the undefeated GOAT

[@edwardsranch2686]

Was going for Leon but I didn’t expect him to win. Props to a great gameplay and execution.

[@flashbanda7072]

Congratulations Leon. We’ll deserved again. Champion of the World 🥇

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Champion of UFC, not the World. He'd have to fight everyone in the world to be a Champion of The World. That's that stupid American attitude, that doesn't make much sense.

[@alejandromartins9051]

@@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA Jajaja most of the best figthers in the world are in UFC. If you dont want to see it, its your problem

[@LovelyHeartDiamond]

@@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA calm down, it's called "UFC Welterweight champion of the world" he just shortened it, and he did win over the world tonight. not much to do but congratulate him

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

@@LovelyHeartDiamond exactly

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

@@alejandromartins9051 🤣🤦🏻👍, maybe in your 🤡🌏

[@universalblessings7024]

Well done Rocky!! Jamaica 🇯🇲 & UK 🇬🇧 Stand Up!!! & Still!!! 🥳😎🥷🏿💯

[@BenSmith-gz4qo]

I'm a boxing fan but Leon has made me a fan of him and somebody who watches UFC now!! Love and Big Respect from 🇬🇧 congratulations Champ!!👇🍾🏅⚔️

[@nUmBskulLL]

Welcome to the dark side. MMA is your new home

[@samblack5313]

Boxing lost me years ago. Can’t stand corruption.

[@apexpred3262]

LOOK AT HIM NOW 👑

[@michaelkazz]

Great Job, Leon💯 Couldn't be happier that you put an end to Usman. ❤from the🇺🇲

[@Gasser24769]

Good lad man nice one

[@akaSimplex]

@@Gasser24769are you Leon? 🤣

[@51gan788]

I really think that the high altitude during the 2nd fight was what caused Leon so many problems. He won that first round, and then got very exhausted very quickly. This time, he won the first round and then maintained that same pace throughout. It was a superbly clean and technical performance from Leon. The level of concentration from him throughout to meet and outwit someone like Usman in the ring is remarkable. Good luck to him

[@samblack5313]

Usaman was/is on EPO. The ufc set him up to lose to exhaustion.

[@ghost180411]

Well done mate, you've done the UK and especially Brum proud 🇬🇧.. Stay blessed.. 🙏🏻

[@psychopaul508]

So Dana said to Colby if you don't press charges against Jorge Masvidal we will give you a title shot

[@andresfontanez3016]

Dana/UFC Banned Paul Daley for hitting Koscheck after the fight meanwhile they allow Masvidal to fight for the UFC still after he hit Colby long after the fight...Bias is real...Dana/UFC are corrupt as Hell

[@heathswinson4090]

Damn I wouldn't doubt that

[@chubbrubbed2567]

That’s lame! If masvidal didn’t want to be charged he shouldn’t jump ppl in public

[@psychopaul508]

@@chubbrubbed2567 Masvidal only gave Colby a 3 piece there now 1-1

[@heathswinson4090]

@@chubbrubbed2567 you don't say!

[@VexingCanine210]

The Edwards Era, congratulations Rocky🤝

[@staysolid19]

Be over soon

[@LilSaske27]

@@staysolid19 how

[@staysolid19]

@lilsaske3144 alot killers coming up

[@freakyquan85]

​@@staysolid19 na but you lost money 😂

[@staysolid19]

@@freakyquan85 I don't get it lol

[@r.boss5373]

This is one of the most satisfying victories iv witnessed..when I use to tell ppl I was a leon Edwards fan they would either say "who" or "really" n I always thought he had vry crisp Striking with both hands n feet with enough power n speed to beat anyone..so pumped he has risen to the top..n 2 back to back wins over Usman a knockout n a decision victory when dana was saying b4 Usman Edwards 2 that usman was heading towards best ever n most dominant which was a true statement So 2 huge wins for leon over him says a lot n he deserves a lot of credit and praise

[@moredatesmorefiber3526]

Wasnt the Alexa Grasso fight satisfying as well?

[@morningstar618z8]

Leon Edwards improved a lot both on the precision and take down defending. Huge contributions! Usman is no longer that Usman after that headshot.

[@jaydaniel2145]

He won't be the same after the Leg-Shots either 😂

[@ericsmusic5927]

You're dumb Usman is still Usman 🤣Leon just did a amazing job

[@MRios1128]

Is it just me or did Leon look unimpressive?

[@mikedevaney3507]

​@@MRios1128 why do you think that? To mix it up and make Usman look very poor is impressive no? Usman did basically nothing?

[@gschaaf713]

@@MRios1128 its just you

[@DH-vy8hw]

ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY!!! UFC needs more champions like you, sir! Humble and real!

[@garyhill1668]

Lap the respect up now LEON, You proved it all champ .

[@herrsafri5304]

I like his humbleness 🙏 Great Job Leon, just got yourself a new fan.. Blessed Love Brother!!!

[@mannyr476]

"i believe i deserve title shot next" now hes the king

[@pablocastilloiii9913]

Congrats Leon! You deserved it. Great fight. Got it a few times wobbling

[@chrisperry1729]

Actually crazy happy for this guy man. Not a Leon fan or a uk guy but man he certainly fought and earned every last bit of what he has and can only imagine how good it felt doing that at home with the crowd support.

[@tigerjj20]

Big up to the Brumtown champion 💯💯💯always knew he could do it , he’s got a great understanding of the use of techniques and patience and executes his hits accurately as usual. He knows that you have to learn more in this game and train and learn different things to improve his self to best himself. He has worked hard and beat one of the beasts in this division, well done and big up to Big Leon champion of the world, great fight and even losing many points he still had more points banked from a fantastic performance.

[@ritalewis1021]

A true gentleman champion

[@garybesaw]

A true gentleman all while cheating🙄👍

[@lewis9728]

@@garybesaw wah wah😢

[@garybesaw]

@@lewis9728 oh definitely no crying here. Honestly I'm not a fan of either one and wasn't really looking forward to the main event as much as I was the co-main event. I think I probably only watched the first two rounds and then part of the third round and then just stopped watching the fight because it wasn't really that exciting and I was getting kind of tired of seeing Leon blatantly cheating and acting as though he didn't know what he was doing when he got deducted a point. There aren't too many guys that I particularly care for in welterweight division except for maybe Gilbert Burns, Stephen Thompson, Michael Chiesa and Shavhat Rakhmonov. So it didn't really matter to me who won the main event but I just don't like blatant cheating and then acting as though they didn't do anything. Leon does seem like a pretty cool dude though. I definitely didn't like it when he got sucker punched by Masvidal. Whatever though. I'm looking forward to next week's fight card 👍

[@lewis9728]

@@garybesaw you know I’m just playing feller - good list by the way - I would LOVE to see S Thompson get one more title run, hope he’s got it in him! Gilbert would be fun against Edwards too, that would make for sure an interesting fight. Definitely more of a tactical battle tonight, I just hope Jorge doesn’t get a sniff - not sure how you can go 0-3 in your last 3 and get a title shot, but weirder things have happened!

[@garybesaw]

@@lewis9728 yeah it's all good. I don't get wrapped up in these conversations on KZbin. Yeah the welterweight division just doesn't appeal that much to me but I think Gilbert Burns definitely deserves a shot because he's everybody that the UFC has asked him to. He doesn't complain. He just wants to stay active but also get what he deserves which is a title shot. But now that you've got Khazmat in the mix that makes things a little interesting that's if he can make weight or if he wants to stay in that division. Jorge will never be champion. And honestly I can't see Colby being champion either. But you're right weirder things have happened. Who would have ever thought that Valentina Scehchenko would have gotten submitted. But Alexa Grasso put together a great game plan and she's going to be a great champion as well. Oh well take care my friend. Enjoy the fights. I don't know if you're into other fight organizations but ONE FC has some really great fights and they're coming to the US in May I believe. Demetrius Johnson is the main event and Sage Northcutt is making his return. I'm curious to see how Sage is going to do this time.. ✌️

[@Monscent]

Leon dominated the stand up and defended almost every takedown. The few takedowns there were he stood right up.

[@randy5829]

A very humble champion. A man with great fighting skills, and is always cool under pressure.

[@underdogpsychosis2841]

Well done man! Absolutely buzzing. Leon you've done us all proud. My new favourite fighter.

[@GalactusOG]

So happy for Leon. This is great for the division. I say give the king what he wants as an opponent. He earned it. 👑

[@alesele20]

This is exactly the type of guy the UFC should be putting their promotional power behind and pushing him to become a global superstar.

[@smackalligator]

a genuine positive role model

[@vloneiffay6398]

they can try, he’s a genuine lad but boring in terms of superstar power.

[@plahso3844]

Congratulations Leon rocky Edward

[@arthurandersen5369]

I’m very impressed, with Leon and his team equally. Great plan and well executed.

[@singin8324]

I was so impressed how Leon was able to defend Usman's take downs. You know he has been working on that in the gym. to put it into practice was brilliant, especially against some one like Usman.

[@larrytate1657]

Yup and the couple times he did get taken down he got right back up which was very impressive. Usman usually is able to keep fighters down once he gets them down. Leon got up quick without taking any damage down there.

[@wardevil91]

The problem with usmans take down is that he doesn't threaten any submissions. Colby covington always threatens to rear naked chokes so people never feel safe turning their back to him that's kamaru biggest mistake

[@spalekralj]

Doesn't more complete of a fighter than Edwards. Real champion and finally getting the love from the people! He is a fighter's fighter, a true artist in that cage, so calm in tough situations.

[@chalkyblack7582]

I’m so happy for Leon & his family that words can’t explain

[@Clown_fighter]

Hey Leon BELIVE in yourself more your the best in the world

[@ignaciopartida1047]

Amen bro 🙏 I feel like the better man won today it won't be easy to fight coldy

[@random__joe]

At least he doesn't have to face warmy that would be a tough fight 😂 jk.. CC is a cardio machine

[@tombergey2904]

This man came from the trenches all respect to him an hats off congrats champ hope you have a long title reign

[@eddiefleming7302]

Truly an inspiration. 💎

[@greatestchamp4351]

Good job champ hard work pays off

[@AaronXVR]

"Did you ever hear the story bout leon?" "I said leon" "Dey said leon"

[@tayarudi]

Don’t think I’ve ever been so happy for anyone to win before. Proper inspiration that anyone can be great

[@charlesgaviria5667]

Great to see him with more confidence

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

Just how Dana said that Colby was next without talking to Leon, makes me see Francis's case more clearly..The champion has no say, the UFC needs to clean up the it's practices...

[@mindyourownbusiness2129]

Why it will be like boxing then

[@bigwinke]

champ shouldnt have say. this isnt boxing, maintaining competitive integrity dictates you fight the best fighter up. even ufc is guilty of not doing that well enough. in this case they are.

[@realeyesrealizereallies6828]

@@bigwinke The best fighter up means going by the rankings, winning streaks..Not going by profits and skipping over guys who have earned their shot..It's not rocket science..

[@ChernzObyl]

The UFC knows best tho, the back to back Jorge fights made kamaru so much in ppv points. He will never struggle financially because of it.

[@Flyingdutchman526]

@@realeyesrealizereallies6828I want it to be Colby next but u did just body that guy with fax 💀

[@peterpiper3808]

Lets go Champ u make us proud again lets go Leom Rocky respect man 🙏

[@Hi_itsRaph]

From what i saw on the highlights he was solid overall, deserved win 👏🏽

[@larrytate1657]

Leon did a great job stuffing the td’s and getting right back up the couple times he did get taken down. Then he def dealt the most damage overall striking by far. Solid win, solid champ.

[@Chocobohunter]

I really thought Usman would destroy Leon this fight, and wow was I wrong!

[@vanamutt43]

Yeah same , thought it would go like that last fight without Usman getting floored. Leon is really better than I thought. Colby v Leon should be pretty cool

[@teodorosanto9781]

The new Leon is here stay.. all the old lions go away and die !

[@Cazanator6000]

As an a fellow man from the West Midlands, not sure if I'm being too biased but I don't see how it was as close as a fight as what people are saying. The rounds Leon won were clear wins for him whilst the one round you could say Usman won was not a clear one. Even the point Leon got deducted, after that I feel Leon won the round (meaning it was a 9-9 round) I must be biased but no denying Leon's performance was unbelievable!

[@209balls]

You ain’t biased homie. I’m biased too but Leon won that lol 😂 I must sound crazy

[@Bamabrute85]

I thought the same and I'm not biased at all. I felt like it was a 100% clear victory for Leon as well.

[@random_person6041]

Im indifferent to leon or usman… leon won

[@joshstixxfata]

Americans ☕️

[@WhosJusToi]

Yeah for sure Leon woman’s it was evident

[@rman229]

knees up the middle, leg kicks, escaping the wrestling. leon is solid

[@Taytates-lr6kg]

It's mother's day in the UK today so happy mother's day to all the mom's everywhere show em love if y'all can..I love how Rocky loves him mom..Respect for usman and maximum respect for Rocky already a great champion..bless y'all..

[@2ClutchCorey]

Beating usman over 5 rounds arguably 4-1 (I had it 5-0 without his round 3 actions) is an incredible achievement. I did not see anyone being able to beat usman over 5 rounds, I thought he’d have to be finished to lose a fight but leon showed who’s the better martial artist tonight. Git up leon lad 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@samblack5313]

He’s been allowed to take peds his whole career because the ufc wanted to buy that African market… with an American fighter.

[@apj8474]

Grats Leon! Well earned. Great fight composure

[@kannyradotv3241]

We're down to grats now? We came from congratulations to congrats. Don't tell me we're down to grats now 😂

[@apj8474]

@@kannyradotv3241 I could have said "Gz" that's even shorter

[@isaiaschildsplay3979]

congratulations to Leon

[@deanthurman4916]

It doesn’t get any bigger or better than what transpired last night dinner was set and Leon ate it all plus desert. What a great champion!

[@andyunchained4393]

Well deserved, you are one of my favourite fighters in the UFC.. Seeing fighters buy fancy cars, jewellery stupid things when they start making bank and you bought you're Mother a fast food shop!! Absolutely amazing. I've been to Brum, just on a holiday visited some girls living in a uni there. And I loved it. It was a rough town won't lie but hey lucky I had some African friends and I had a good tan from Australia haha. I had a top night at Gatecrasher and got some jerk chicken after. Yum! I'm going back in a year or two and would love to eat at Mumma Edwards shop. You are a great fighter and a great son. Congratulations mate!!

[@chadc1990]

I didn't think I'd say this... But Leon actually seems like he is very humble during this moment.

[@julianforyou8773]

Has he ever not been?

[@Jjjof]

He’s always been though

[@olegdjakonu9468]

It’s always great to see Champ like Leon, congrats UK🎉cheers from Russia 🇷🇺

[@christhebenoit7476]

Leon deserves all the success he is a true martial artist and a proper role model

[@rabingajmer3293]

Leon "Sea level Rocky" Edwards. Great job champ.

[@gschaaf713]

"dont let him bully you bro" 🤣🤣🤣

[@lawnmowerman7]

@@gschaaf713 "with a minute left in the fight, turn into a statue and drop your hands"

[@gschaaf713]

@@lawnmowerman7 lol who did that usman?

[@lawnmowerman7]

@@gschaaf713 yes. Leon's coach gave the better advice

[@gschaaf713]

@@lawnmowerman7 i wanted leon to win. still funny though

[@garyhill1668]

Proper real guy !

[@anjukumarufcmmaboxing6672]

Leon is a really nice guy. Congratulations.

[@mosphere90]

The fastest leg kick iv seen , explosive 💣

[@billxx4871]

Now people can give Leon edwards the respect he fucking deserves

[@moelarrycurly708]

Best comment award !

[@hectro0427]

Yup

[@jasonxturn]

Happy for u yard man 🇯🇲

[@SpyroTek]

Done know. 🇯🇲

[@acubsshadow3750]

Congratulations Leon! ✊🏽🔥

[@gavinkeats1948]

Well done Leon defended the belt just lovely top man onwards and upwards 👍

[@themeanaverage.1692]

in addition to his skills this kid has an imposing figure. 6'3", impeccably built, fast, strong, technical stand up, p4p takedown defence and now very very confident. I can't see anyone beating him for a long time. Colby and Islam might struggle more here than against Usman. Shavkat could be his toughest challenge.

[@arethosemyfeet7144]

Leon trained with Islam and Khabib at AKA when he was still a grappling novice so he done the right thing clearly. He will never need to be a better wrestler than these Dagestanis and the top US College Wrestlers. He has enough game to hold his own, he has clearly worked on his TDD to maybe a new level for MMA, plus he is a BJJ black belt. Not a bad base for someone who is often considered the greatest striker in the division (along with Wonderboy)

[@hoppjugallo]

He’s 6ft

[@siriusfun]

@@hoppjugallo 6'2

[@timann80]

Colby is going to Dominate him

[@samm3916]

​@@hoppjugallo he definitely isnt.

[@KenMeadows]

Leon has become one of my favorite fighters

[@randy5829]

Leon Edwards always keeps his conditioning in great shape , and has the Fighting ability of A Champion, and he is also very knowledgeable about this sport. He is also very confident in his skills.

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

Congrats Leaon, you did it again.

[@codytrosclair4024]

Colby pops in like pink panther , haha Leon already dodging the Pimp Master 😂

[@Drew791]

Colby might bring out The Gimp to give it to Leon.

[@Xavie905]

Sadly Usman will never be the same after back to back losses.

[@riyansiam6669]

He had a good run.

[@smartcontractssolutions9381]

I still think apart from Leon, Usman still beats everyone else.

[@Slickgary007]

@@smartcontractssolutions9381 no he won’t his knees are shit, his striking is over rated. He gets subbed by guys like khamzat and shavkat since he has zero bjj ability like people act like he’s some amazing grappler when all he does is wrestle and has no submission threat which is why Leon can stand up so easy. You can’t give your back up to guys like shavkat and khamzat usman isn’t that level of grappler shit shavkat couldn’t get a takedown in his last fight and still got the sub

[@xFalconn1]

@@Slickgary007 thank you that’s why I disliked Usman run. He jus grinds against you that’s it lol boring wrestler

[@samblack5313]

Take his peds away and he has zero belts. The most uncoordinated striking you will ever see… zero subs, just control wrestling allowed by the amount of peds in his system.

[@trashydad]

remember everyone used to make fun of leon for saying, "i believe i deserve my title shot." now 2-1 against usman and gained so many fans, what a great career so far

[@floydthompson9078]

Well done Leon, you've truly earned your place and a great ambassador for the youth dem 😇

[@suebrigerton4171]

Those calf kicks- jeez. I'm surprised usman was still walking. Leon kept him at bay most of the fight then when usman grappled Leon had the Defense. It was a great fight. Leon smashed it

[@ZeusAndKiller]

Usman gonna need surgery

[@samblack5313]

Usman gonna need Ronnie Coleman level care when he hops off the juice.

[@rexoni2512]

The champ has a name!

[@prostreet9149]

He has improved tremendously, Congratulations. Leon

[@paulduckworth316]

Congratulations on a historical trilogy And Still UFC Welterweight Champion 🏆 Leon Rocky Edwards 🇬🇧🏆🇬🇧

[@jorgeacevedo2039]

It’s true, Colby didn’t wanna fight him when he was on a streak, now he hasn’t fought in 1 1/2 year….if Colby is ready, have him fight Khamzat, belal, or shavkat

[@rickstark85]

Nope. Colby gets the shot, and Leon has no say in it. He's literally defended his belt one time. He needs to shut his mouth and do as he's told by his employer.

[@roberttitchener1821]

​@@rickstark85 😂

[@joehouston2833]

​@@rickstark85 Shavkat will eventually be the end of Colby..

[@mattsmith5421]

​@@rickstark85what you mean like Islam did lol

[@billjackson2329]

@@rickstark85lol, someone’s salty leon won

[@devendrashekhawat7334]

Congrats champ

[@hartake6667]

Good man leon. Kamaru fan and much respect- you didn't let him bully you son 😆

[@g0tenkz673]

Had the privilege to be in the crowd for this fight was electric every punch leon landed had me screaming

[@cameronparkes6629]

So happy for Leon. He is a stand up guy

[@OngoGablogian185]

Literally.

[@Peter-uo9km]

Yea stands up by grabbing the fence. Real stand up guy.

[@lequack7399]

​@@Peter-uo9km Beaten Kamaru at his own game.

[@samm3916]

​@@Peter-uo9km without that fence grab,Edward's would have simply stood right back up like he did with all the other Usmans take down attempts.

[@brunoramos9747]

God bless him he he is an angel he deserves it he truly deserves to be champion he is a good man something truly inspirational

[@jaimiemclaughlin3126]

Well done Leon💪💪💪💪

[@wjohnson6263]

Looked a very close fight well done to both going the distance.

[@lomoney1729]

Good shit Leon 👑

[@stephenashe2160]

Love Leon. He’s a great champion. Amazing athlete

[@nathanwright7938]

Well deserved Leon 🏆👏

[@johnnywishbone932]

This guy really is Rocky.

[@vincejohn8413]

I can totally understand the frustration for him watching Colby sit out and get a third shot when he had to go undefeated for so long. Give the man Masvidal💪🏻

[@clevelandbrown2426]

Lol. In what world does Masvidal make more sense than Colby?

[@ZeusAndKiller]

As if masvidal deserves it???? He's a bum

[@benjaminrichard7741]

When people sucker punch me, I always award them when a high paying title shot too🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@benjaminrichard7741]

@@clevelandbrown2426exactly! He’s beyond washed up wth 🤦‍♂️

[@demonized3299]

Rogan said that Colby got fucked up when Masvidal sucker punched him. In what world does Masvidal deserve a title shot after getting wooped by Colby and then attacking him from behind on the street? Reality check, Colby is ranked number two and Masvidal is not even in the top 10 SMH