Usman vs. Edwards 2 | UFC 278

Kamaru Usman & Leon Edwards at UFC 278
#ufc
00:00 - Press Conference
02:35 - Backstory
40:19 - Fight Week
1:01:17 - Pre-Fight Press Conference
1:04:00 - Weigh-In
1:09:10 - Fight
1:18:02 - Post-Fight Press Conference

[@mika8419]

im gonna name my first born Larone

[@TelQuelMusic]

And the second will obviously be named Laroney

[@averytagle2227]

Daughter named Larona

[@iceyizo3]

Mee too

[@gamebredo8880]

Not bad at all

[@ochalfbreedotaku5549]

Imma chance my name to larone

[@samraj7230]

Still remember the exact moment that head kick landed. Genuinely was silent with shock, incredible set up from Rocky.

[@mattyd970]

blud thinks he’s an analyst

[@JayL03940]

I was screaming like a lunatic

[@JavierMartinez-il6od]

@@mattyd970😂

[@liamwylie8]

I kept saying “He did it!” Over and over, I was going through so many emotions but I was just so proud for Leon and happy

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

I didn't realize it sounded like you're driving a giant machete through some bones & cracking the bones through the force of the blade....

[@psa-km6kv]

This is why Leon Edwards has the greatest physique ever

[@5CRALREADY]

And that's why ....He has the best physique

[@1053J4]

@@oodlesofnoodles9437i wonder which one of these two fine gentlemen is gonna tell you the OP is a meme edit: he deleted it. smart.

[@flyingmonke]

The edit from Kamaru getting off the private jet and into a Rolls Royce to Leon in a department store says so much without spelling it out. A contenders hunger for the belt is unmatched....

[@NadixGamer]

nigga he was getting beat the fuck up before that kick lmao

[@unknown_entity905]

If you ever feel stupid just know that the UFC still doesn't have Larone on payroll

[@NeoAndersonChannel1]

Seriously. They should have him dropping his edits endorsed by them every Friday night/Sat morning before the PPV. Give him early access to the embedded footage so he can chop up the last episode and put it in the cut.

[@FedericoB1891]

They don't want anyone smarter than them

[@LILREMAlNS]

They'd pay him worse than their athletes

[@johnososkalo4705]

They're about to sue him for copyright infringement

[@randazza]

I love these long-form videos. You're such a talented editor.

[@Thijszz]

On this day last year! This was special, the way it all happend. I never felt like i did when i saw that all come together and Leon finally becoming the champion.

[@JavierMartinez-il6od]

Beautiful

[@kamalaharrisiswhite]

This one deserves an hour and 20 minutes. What a story.

[@KseriesKyle]

Man that moment still gives me chills, one of the craziest moments in the UFC I’ve seen!

[@dadrobe8531]

This KO changed everything.

[@Carnitch]

Usman was well on his way to becoming the best welterweight of all time until Leon landed the head kick one year ago today, went through all those emotions with his corner 🥹 glad I was a fan before he was champ 🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@ilcastilho]

Bro, the way UFC makes these promotions is crazy. The soundtrack is amazing, the scenes, everything. Pure epic.

[@KidBowsur]

Give larone his credit. A majority of the work is the editing

[@djsmith8119]

Man this is the fight that got me into UFC call me a casual but I cried after I realized what Leon has really done and where he came from. That post fight interview 🥶

[@masoneggers6806]

Everyone was a casual at some point don't worry

[@Xjebin]

It’s just the start of the mma fascination

[@jto3314]

that’s a fucken dope first introduction. Mine was Holloway Kattar, was a bit of a casual before that :)

[@benalvarez7049]

Same here brother it’s rly cool to hear I’m not the only one. I remember during the build up all the talks of usman moving up in weight and potentially boxing. As well as his winning streak and all of that. And seeing that all gone within an instant I knew mma is a special special sport and I’ve been a super fan ever since.

[@djsmith8119]

@@benalvarez7049 so many crazy things happened in this fight bro changed usman life and Rockies life so much. 2 giant fight streaks, usman about to pass Anderson, gets taken down for the first time in the ufc, Leon wins rd 1 after 2 year lay off, then gets cooked for the next 19 mins just to knock usman out as they say “that’s the not the cloth he’s cut from” everyone doubted him. Cejudo saying “easy money easy money” to abdelasleeze right before. They couldn’t do a better movie than this

[@KingTheJim]

Leon is the chillest coolest motherfucker on the planet i swear, never seen him lose his cool. Even when masvidal sucker punched him, was calm as fuck

[@jman5432]

2:13 Leon really did that

[@jason555jason555]

😂Facts Bro

[@underdogpsychosis2841]

💯

[@juiceman562]

Love how you post the entire build up . Wish they had the walkouts tho .

[@fahads1866]

I watch this whenever I need motivation and inspiration. Any time when I'm feeling down and depressed, I play Jon Anik's quote in my head: "That is not the cloth from which I am cut." We can all have our Leon Edwards moment in our lives, no matter field we're in. Work hard and never give up!

[@JWolf-nh9uw]

Gonna be hitting the heavy bag to this later - you are and always will be the man, Larone. Respect.

[@RuneBa1]

Ur not tough

[@JWolf-nh9uw]

@@RuneBa1 I was just trying to work out and show my appreciation for Larone. I’m so sorry you’re exactly right… 32 likes later…

[@JWolf-nh9uw]

@@RuneBa1 35 and counting

[@mikemagliozzi8160]

@@RuneBa1 39 and counting

[@duramaxdad]

⁠​⁠@@RuneBa147 and counting. U R Tuff!!

[@theartofpixels]

Man this fight will probably go down as one of the greatest upsets in UFC history. Pound for pound king. headshot. dead.

[@mattyd970]

bruh

[@JavierMartinez-il6od]

@@mattyd970bruh said bruh

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

Don't think so. Leon, in a way, is probably one of the most lucky champs at the UFC: he, alone, arrived at the peak of his most prime, at 30, when the last generation --- guys around 34 to 39: Burns, Colby, Jorge, Usman et al --- are still occupying most of the Top 5, with the rest of the more elite occupying the Top 10 (Wonderboy, Geof Neal et al). And Leon has already shown he easily outmaneuvered the guys who came up with him who had potentials, earlier on, to be champs... like gritty Belal, elite grappler Nelson, tough man Luque et al. If Leon plays it right, he could go on to defend his belt 3-4 times, easily... against older guys.... making him one of the really solid champs at Welterweight. He's already defeated 35/36 Usman twice in a row; now he's on to defeating 35/36 Colby --- who is another elite wrestler but also an older, smaller, and equally plodding like Usman but who doesn't have Usman's size, strength, or height ---- and so that'd be 2 defense of the belt. Next, Belal. That'd be his 3rd defense. Burns next; that's 4th defense. The really tough defense would be his 5th, against 30 year-old equally prime, equally big & tall, as Leon, around 6'2".... Shavkat... who, tough a bit less polished in the striking department than Leon.... is much better in BJJ than Leon himself, who is very good in BJJ, as a black belt..... I pretty much envisioned this being the journey for Leon, around 3-4 years ago, right after he defeated the #4 RDA, from his #12 ranking, the year right after Colby, the #4, defeated the #1 RDA.... Remember, 3 years ago, when he moved up from #4 to #3, he wanted to fight Colby. Colby, as the WWE clown that he is, pretended not to know "some unknown buy Leon Scott... fighting unknown guys is charity work; I don't do charity..." Dana giggled, saying, "See, what did I tell you, Colby's the man. Whatever he wants or doesn't, I can't make him do nothin'..." So, from 2021 to 2023 Leon has 4 fights; Usman 4 fights; Burns 6 fights; and Belal 7 fights (all wins except the NC Leon fight). Colby, just 2 fights, one loss to Usman and one win over grandpa Jorge.... to earn Colby's straight 3rd belt shot.

[@disappointmentyes6387]

​@@kiabtoomlauj6249thats cool and all but Colby gonna beat leon Edwards

[@tylercorcoran1631]

Those last 2 kicks before the headshot prob gave him the confidence to throw the head kick with how hard usman was reacting to the body and leg kick dipping his head

[@bigcack]

THIS IS DEFINITIVE PROOF LEON EDWARDS HAS THE MOST AESTHETIC PHYSIQUE IN THE UFC!!

[@thebluetiger26]

I have extra respect when a fighter wins the backend of a trilogy

[@mrbo4576]

Best channel on KZbin thank god you post these full fights

[@elbaso12345]

2:18 Leon in deed turn Usman into a meme.

[@sethlivingstone1999]

UFC needs to come to Salt Lake City every summer. Cannot deny the crowd and the arena layout being perfect for the octagon.

[@fkz4155]

such a good series! been here for years, keep it up!!!!!❤

[@shaunbang]

It’s crazy how everything lined up to make this the most memorable comeback win ever. His nickname is Rocky and this was the most Rocky moment ever with the trainer shouting at him with desperation then Leon gives the most emotionally moving post fight interview ever

[@WolfDaddy69]

Larone the 🐐

[@FedericoB1891]

Larone thanks for all your hard work 👊🏻

[@daniel52031]

These videos are superb, thank you very much

[@gamebredo8880]

Your contents and subscribers numbers doesn't make sense at all bratha...most underrated mma related channel everr

[@32fb32]

The head kick heard around the WORLD. People where leaving the arena, this couple, edwards fan, so disappointed leaving behind me, fighting with his girl. they left, thank god.. about a minute later, BAM... everyone starts rushing back in from the tunnels the wildest in person sporting moment ive experienced. I was rooting for Usman... but I am a Rocky fan aswell now.

[@masonnoodles2801]

Larone The legend strikes again! Thank you whoever you are.

[@Paggs611]

what’s funny is that Leon really did turn home boy into a meme😂😂😂

[@Lamebred.]

Absolutely superb. 🔥🔥

[@j.a.g.8689]

Goated larone, we needed this. I think everyone will remember the night Leon won like it was yesterday.

[@alifaka8508]

Man this is HIGH QUALITY stuff man, feel like im watching netflix for free. Amazing work Larone!

[@Scamp2x]

Dude I was so drunk when he landed that kick best moment in BOXING, MMA History

[@JavierMartinez-il6od]

Haha

[@AlphamaleAO]

larone needs to be paid by UFC for these masterpieces.......truly gifted at editing.

[@Abefroman69]

Larone you are truly the 🐐 mma channel

[@isaacmma8926]

Thank u king

[@MorAodhan]

All the class editing but couldn't edit *_THE_* moment properly?! C'mon dude.

[@Donny34738]

“Knock his head to the moon” LMFAOOOOOO🤣

[@Brock.R]

What a amazing fight, all 25 minutes of it.

[@walt8899]

Not Rogan saying he kicked Usman into the Shadow Realm! Didn't peep that!

[@realife1542]

He’s bullying you son

[@NeoAndersonChannel1]

Don't let iim bulleh yew

[@Luvy1111]

2 legends🙌

[@aidanwatson7548]

best moment in UFC history, headshot BANG!

[@briansedoris5099]

Man I was watching it live and was freaking out I couldn’t believe it

[@mas7263]

bae wake up new larone

[@fredrikjohansson8542]

Mad props to Leon for his struggle, his pain, what he came from, what he overcame, what he's doing for his community, his rise to stardom, acceptance and being a world champion.

[@ElMatonOficial]

How could you stop the greatest and most aesthetic physique ever

[@DickenMifrensmamIII]

Stirring my pain with his finguhhhh☝️🎵🎶

[@jeffreynapisa122]

All of Nigeria felt that hahahaha ,loved it! And still!

[@ejm9767]

Gotta do sugar aljo, you can see so many comparisons from this fight to that one

[@AOIbis]

I’ll never forget his cornermen after the 4th. The greatest exchange ever.

[@ThatBoyKlink]

Can't wait for the Sugga Show Aljo video from the goat Larone

[@jocoolshow]

Gotta get Aljo TJ and Aljo Cejudo first

[@Drinkwitky21]

Usman came into this fight over confident I remember him talking about moving up to 205.

[@soonfamous]

Someone needs to make a motivational video with Leon's coach "You got to pull this out of fire." Man... he shook Leon to his core, went out, and pretty much kicked Usman's career out of the window.

[@Chronic420stillsmokin]

We need best moments 😢😢😢

[@rileygally2967]

Why isn’t there a continuous camera shot between the inner-leg kick and the immediate head kick following it? The angle changes and the shot cuts. Wtf

[@rileygally2967]

Just watched it on the UFC page. There’s solid 8 seconds missing from this video right before the KO💩

[@oddalfhutlur6760]

This is why tai tuivasa and derrick lewis have the best phisyque in ufc

[@thomasjenkins1264]

Mirko Cro Cop eat your heart out. Edwards mimicked how Cro Cop wanted to win the world title.

[@tonyjones2612]

I remember jumping on the bed saying "holy shit, he did it"

[@markvanyo8682]

This made Leon my top 5 fighter XD I don't want to see either him or Colby lose couse they bring fun but it is what it is

[@Leobarrientos02]

I remember being all mad saying here go Usman winning by decision and then “Some people are not made out of the same cloth” - Jon Anik and boom.

[@redveinborneo4673]

"I'm gonna be bigger than Dwayne Johnson...but i swear I'm humble. That's why when people tell me to stay humble i say 'fuck that'."

[@CucamongaRob]

Leon deserves respect but one of my favorite moments in mma history was when he ate the 3pc and a soda backstage and was left standing there bleeding and shouting after running his mouth

[@zzzz8816]

Kamaru usman great champion

[@Vizzy536]

the kick that changed usman's career forever

[@nic_og214]

Lmao u can tell Dana was pissed he lost money on usman

[@robwasilewski9273]

Kamaru needs a win big time after 3 straight losses

[@georgem8744]

Why does Edwards accent sometimes sound like a Pakistani guy from Bolton

[@mkyashar91]

you cut the most important part out...!

[@Timwit84]

Reminiscent of izzy hurting costa

[@cranstonmansell8191]

Kahmzat is going to get a rude awakening .😮, Usman is a absolute champion.🖤✊🏿💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾..

[@jamesshaw4272]

he turned him into a meme all right

[@luhbruno9848]

Love u Larone🥲

[@KINGCJ23_]

The end of Usman

[@Mothy939]

2:07 Thing is he did turn him into one 😂

[@charlesa1039]

I love when rich people say It's all hard work lol ok

[@AndreiKenshin24]

1:17:02 LOOK AT ME NOW!

[@jeffreynapisa122]

Belal has a problem with Lein because of the accidental eye poke, and you coukd see Leon was genuinely sorry for it....and now that Belal has the win over Sean Brady and has trained with khabib all of a sudden hes a killer and no one wants to fight him....I'd love to see Leon and Belal run it back and Leon would win hands down.....he was was winning in the striking in the fight until.....Leon deserves and has earned exactly where is he is....if Colby cant control him on the ground Lein wins..i think he wins anyhow, but it should be interesting.....like both fighters but i think because Leon doesn't has that background of life-long wrestling....he wont win the fight....Leons take down defense wasn't too bad against kamaru ,and since.....you know hes focused on just that....because his striking is on point.

[@BobbyJohn879]

I still don’t get how Usmans leg didn’t just snap in half on that takedown

[@OldManPaxusYT]

_'...into the shadow realm!...'_ 😂

[@jeffreynapisa122]

You got to admire with Leon has done for the children since he's been able to do so...... what has autism, and ganu, or Usman done for children of their country?? Speaks volumes of Edwards character by doing what he has done since he has been able to do that.

[@jeffreynapisa122]

Kamaru is the low blow eye poke king.

[@davisenpai1203]

Aljo vs sean soon...

[@Luvy1111]

God bless Leon❤️❤️🙏🙏🫶🫶The Legendary Leon Rocky Edwards❤️infinite champion❤️🫶🙏.

[@joshstixxfata]

definitely made usmans ass a meme

[@Crispy44652]

Back when men were men 😤😤😤

[@nic_og214]

Dana doesn’t give Leon enough credit he dick rides usman

[@user-ki4ic7ry9f]

I’ve got a fat shot of testosterone in my quad right now. Feeling juicy like Kamaru Juiceman

[@livingstone8347]

Juiceman 🤣

[@aab-el9bd]

Eyepokes

[@Joseuzumaki23]

Bro got tapped by a baby no wonder he lost

[@Rehash84]

WhaaAAT?

[@Motolife84]

Why show every lil detail leading to the fight then just jump skip the real fight 🖕

[@elvergazo2131]

Both of them don't have fashion style at all specially Usman

[@aricstradtmann9972]

The fact that balal needed to be saved by a eye poke by Leon shows that if he and Colby faught Colby would beat the Muslim out of balal

[@jocoolshow]

How does one relate to the other

[@micahbell2383]

Khamzat easy win