The Ex-Gangster the UFC Tried to Hide | Leon Edwards

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  • @2stroketyson79
    @2stroketyson79 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +536

    lmao Colby is going to demolish him! STFU with the replies until after the fight then come for me all you want trust me ill be here waiting

    • @anenclavetrooper9707
      @anenclavetrooper9707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +454

      bet
      edit: RRAAAAAAAAAHHH GET SHIT ON

    • @ElijahOxford
      @ElijahOxford  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2310

      This aged badly

    • @someonenotnotsomeone190
      @someonenotnotsomeone190 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +623

      shame colby d rider what happend lmao

    • @Condoriano-qb2kn
      @Condoriano-qb2kn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +410

      this aged very well

    • @y79iu28
      @y79iu28 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +464

      where you at lil bro

  • @EtertainmentNet
    @EtertainmentNet 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1141

    "I was born in Jamaica with nothing. I lived in a wooden shed, zinc roof. Look at me now." Goosebumps every time man...

    • @N1Moses
      @N1Moses 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      People speak about the American dream, that sounds like the Great British dream right there, Leon followed a better path than his family before him did and not only become a better man but became a champion inspiring thousands across the world.

    • @MB0519x
      @MB0519x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@N1Mosesthere isn’t a great British dream because we are a country of realists not like delusional Americans

    • @OoO-rf2gt
      @OoO-rf2gt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@N1Moses nope he was given benifits by the state that he didn't earn, his father was imported via policy during Windrush. They didn't work for a single thing in the UK. They were given everything. Loan also likes to call the UK racist despite everything he has being given to him for free by that racist country.
      He took what was free. Used that to rob and beat people. Then got picked up by UFC.
      You fucking wasters will hold up the most trash people and tell yourselves its a rags to riches.
      Boi should took the lead he was looking for.

    • @leweegiggles
      @leweegiggles 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      ​@@N1Mosesthe british dont have a dream because we're awake

    • @N1Moses
      @N1Moses 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@leweegiggles Al Murray enjoyer

  • @skullhorse2286
    @skullhorse2286 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1248

    Glad Leon's story is finally getting some attention. What I really appreciate about him is that despite his troubled past and upbringing he seems super quiet and easygoing. He's not the type of guy to talk shit and be aggressive instead he just focuses on doing his best in the Octagon. He should be a huge role model for young boys growing up in similar circumstances as proof there's an alternative to gang life.

    • @slewytee
      @slewytee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +68

      how the UFC don't shine more of a light on him even now is beyond me - one of the most inspiring turnaround stories ever

    • @chrishickman
      @chrishickman 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He literally makes the motion of shooting a gun at the camera as his trademark lol

    • @darkmagician1710
      @darkmagician1710 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      @@chrishickmanmeanwhile guys like Sean Strickland attack people at UFC events

    • @jerv
      @jerv 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ⁠@@darkmagician1710dunno why you want to hate on sean right now, sean literally stood up for leon after colby’s comments to him

    • @c0pyimitati0n
      @c0pyimitati0n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But unfortunately that's why he'll never be a superstar.. You got to turn your personality up to 11

  • @QuentinKarentino
    @QuentinKarentino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +130

    Used to see him every day after school chilling with my mates, ended up at the same mma gym for a bit, now i'm seeing him in games and taking world titles, the come up is mental and so inspirational for those around here in Brum.

    • @harrydavey9884
      @harrydavey9884 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Grim place to live, pal. It kinda makes me sad that Brummies are weirdly proud of what a dysfunctional shithole a lot of it is.b

    • @randomdonut5410
      @randomdonut5410 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Okay jay cartwright

  • @thecokkbender4605
    @thecokkbender4605 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +434

    As close to a real life rocky story u will get, love how his coach genuinly cares for him

    • @mohnjarx7801
      @mohnjarx7801 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      These stories are a dime a dozen with fighters though

    • @tricktop9064
      @tricktop9064 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@mohnjarx7801o ya I bet you know a lot of ufc champions

    • @mohnjarx7801
      @mohnjarx7801 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tricktop9064 you don't have to know a single one to know that

    • @tricktop9064
      @tricktop9064 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mohnjarx7801 bruh are you brain dead less then 0.01% of the population could even make it in the ufc and even less will ever be a champion

    • @gavinrainey9399
      @gavinrainey9399 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mohnjarx7801 nah not like this, the midlands produces a level of brotherhood you wont find in many places. Go into the gyms there and see that they will literally die for eachother.

  • @missinterpretation4984
    @missinterpretation4984 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +473

    Dang it, he’s done it, he’s won me over. The way he handled Colby’s comments was pure class. And I love that his corner was so pissed, it shows they care about him. My dad was a drug dealer when I was little and he went to prison when I was 10. He’s still my dad and I’d be devastated if he was murdered.

    • @AyoAD123
      @AyoAD123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      The thing is that it’s more than he was just a drug dealer. That was life at the time in Jamaica and what they had to do to survive. I have to give him credit for wanting a better life for Leon and getting him out of that kind of lifestyle.

    • @carson2725
      @carson2725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@AyoAD123dude, his father was a gang leader in the UK

    • @AyoAD123
      @AyoAD123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      @@carson2725 oh I’m not saying he’s perfect by any means. But he knew what he was doing was wrong and sent Leon off to a better life when he could’ve easily just trained Leon to take over the gang if he wanted.

    • @thyowen
      @thyowen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@carson2725 the connections to home country are still huge in this kind of thing - remember that they will still have had family back in jamaica. it is not uncommon for gangs to threaten someones family back home, for example. theres also the fact leon's dad still came from that environment. we don't know the exact circumstances, but what we do know is these things are rarely as simplistic "good vs evil" as people want to think.

    • @carson2725
      @carson2725 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @Adro-cp9rj his father didn't really "send him off to a better life". His father was actively leading a gang in the UK partaking in murder and extortion. When his father was killed in a gang related incident, Leon was 13

  • @YossGold
    @YossGold 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

    Instead of hiding behind a character, Leon wears his heart on his sleeve, not afraid to show emotion and worked hard to round out his game and become one of the most complete fighters in UFC history. People need to respect this guy way more, but he isn't gonna wait for them to. He's writing his chapter in the sport's history regardless of how much attention he gets from the fans and the organization while staying true to who he is as a man.

    • @lockdown_0691
      @lockdown_0691 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      wow, beautiful said couldn't agree more

    • @mathewsotieno1422
      @mathewsotieno1422 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A true champion .

    • @hisiwisi
      @hisiwisi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautifully said brother

    • @GoogleUser-th2og
      @GoogleUser-th2og 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love that he stays true to who he is because people don't know how to do that nowadays

    • @benjamiah
      @benjamiah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well said mate

  • @stephenacrisius5831
    @stephenacrisius5831 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +123

    credit to his mom putting him in that gym , taking him out of that environment. credit to him to stick with it. credit to his coach for embracing him early. people impacting people's lives everyday. so important.

    • @luckyspurs
      @luckyspurs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The government has to do something so that vital gyms in poor areas aren't having to charge so much a month just a keep the doors open.
      How many young people are missing out on the positive benefits and direction fighting gyms give, because they simply can't afford it.

  • @actualfactor9039
    @actualfactor9039 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    Keep doing these videos bro this a good way for me to show the homies that mma is deeper than a fistfight

    • @judehurley1065
      @judehurley1065 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This 👌

    • @user-iy7lk7ig4h
      @user-iy7lk7ig4h 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's really not though.

    • @NewportB0agies
      @NewportB0agies 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      MMA isn’t. Wtf you talking about?

  • @truthserum969
    @truthserum969 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Boxing gyms and mma gyms are a beacon of light in a rough community. There's so many kids that are lost out there and the gym is where they can dig deep down and find themselves. We need combat sports because it provides an environment to release rage legally and professionally

  • @benjimoore8069
    @benjimoore8069 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    This video needed to be made! Great job, finally someone gave Leon edwards the recognition he deserves 👏🏽

  • @mariuss72
    @mariuss72 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +187

    Mad respect for this man, a great example of resilience.

    • @Plumbing-for-you
      @Plumbing-for-you 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yea man buckets full of it l. Mad how anyone can hate on him

    • @Ivan2Jura
      @Ivan2Jura 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Plumbing-for-youwell he has a pretty boring fighting style, has 1 big finish in his career and takes very long breaks between fights... Probably a nice bloke but not so surprising people don't want him as champ

    • @WunnSEN
      @WunnSEN 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Ivan2Jura Aside from Volk name another champ that fights more than 2 times a year..

  • @MoralesCorner
    @MoralesCorner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    Leon was always a superb fighter. He has one of the cleanest, crispiest styles we've ever seen. He's sharp and everything he does is textbook. He proved he belongs in the top, he only cares about fighting. The "look at me now" speech will always give me goosebumps. The pain and raw emotion in his voice is some serious stuff. That's why we love this game.

  • @au7oma7ic
    @au7oma7ic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +368

    This is amazing. I don’t get why the UFC and the fans aren’t 1000% behind him. Leon’s story is one of the best tales of fighting adversary.
    His championship win against Usman is, to me, one of the greatest moments in all of sports. The coach in the corner. The defeated look for 20 minutes. The play by play. The post fight promo. Truly magical.

    • @MH-et5sn
      @MH-et5sn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I was agnostic about this fight (although I liked Leon) but after learning his story and what Colby said I hope Leon hurts him.

    • @rjari8578
      @rjari8578 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Who would have thought leon's signature headshot dead was leon's tribute to his gangster father who was shot dead when he was just 13

    • @DuffmaneB
      @DuffmaneB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      i think its because of his accent its hard to understand him sometimes

    • @tiesb1212
      @tiesb1212 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      The lack of charisma. Some people have it, some don’t

    • @gabrielszarose5640
      @gabrielszarose5640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@tiesb1212 Charisma don't pay the bills skill + talent is the basis

  • @Josonx
    @Josonx 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +231

    Fantastic story telling, Leon deserves the recognition

    • @KentuckyFriedSushi
      @KentuckyFriedSushi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Lmao deserves how 😂

    • @wb5374
      @wb5374 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@KentuckyFriedSushi how not? unbeaten for 7 years, champion at one of the toughest division, defeated one of the best WW twice..

    • @thehyperkids9574
      @thehyperkids9574 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think it just goes to show that you have to be a loud mouthed prick to get the attention.. unfortunate

    • @whitemau5707
      @whitemau5707 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@KentuckyFriedSushilmao colby lost again

    • @KentuckyFriedSushi
      @KentuckyFriedSushi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@whitemau5707 youre late to the function buds

  • @randomnstoned966
    @randomnstoned966 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    The lad has been through so much and is still a good dude you can tell, 100% respect 👏 fan for life

  • @jchilin
    @jchilin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +190

    If you don't like Leon. Your not a real fan of this sport. The man carrying himself well, humble, respectful and FIGHTS HIS ASS OFF AMD HASNT LOST IN ALMOST 9 YEARS

    • @michaelw2433
      @michaelw2433 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      But he ducked a lot of fights that’s a negative

    • @Jimmyballsthe3rd
      @Jimmyballsthe3rd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Guys a fraud

    • @tropi-rust7725
      @tropi-rust7725 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      how he just dominated colby@@Jimmyballsthe3rd

    • @Jimmyballsthe3rd
      @Jimmyballsthe3rd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tropi-rust7725 guy hadn’t fought in a million years and look at him first 3 rounds, guy clearly has the worst case of ring rust. Gets dominated by kamuru for 4 and half rounds then gets lucky, then barely wins a rematch when the guy should have took longer off.

    • @unknownname854
      @unknownname854 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know he fixed his life but the fact that he went to the UK to escape crime but instead he brought it to the UK shows why places in England like Birmingham have such high crime rates.

  • @letsgo8814
    @letsgo8814 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    We need UFC awards Leon's coach deserves an award

    • @eddieogun
      @eddieogun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      "C'mon Rocky! Don't let him bully u, sun!"

    • @returnoftheredeye
      @returnoftheredeye 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm pretty sure there is some kinda award system for coaches.

    • @harrydavey9884
      @harrydavey9884 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly comments like this are so feminine.

  • @jye2532
    @jye2532 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Leon is an absolute legend and nothing but an inspiration. God bless him

    • @смехдруг-п2о
      @смехдруг-п2о 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      he's atill an underdog despite being champion, the ufc don't deserve him

  • @JameyPhoenix
    @JameyPhoenix 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    I am legitimately in tears watching this. Like WOW. I don't care who you are, if you aren't moved by a story like that, you aren't human. Incredible vid, incredible champ, instant sub

    • @zGJungle
      @zGJungle 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I chocked up at the thought of my Mother getting that phone call and hearing her cry, big feels.

  • @777ig8
    @777ig8 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Man his coach deserves also a lot of praise and attention. Without him he couldn’t became the champion he is today .

  • @CME1994
    @CME1994 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I really like Leon, seems a total good dude. Emotional aswell which is refreshing to see from a fighter sometimes. A real genuine guy. Hope to see him continue being the success he has been.

  • @jplhooper2556
    @jplhooper2556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    Aerial's commentary and verbal montage he made for Leon is truly fantastic commentary and journalism. True as can be, painted a perfect picture of the mountain Leon had to climb.

    • @jplhooper2556
      @jplhooper2556 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      great video btw!

  • @mburns4551
    @mburns4551 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Blessings, peace, success, and harmony to Leon and his family 💪🙏

  • @perceptortron
    @perceptortron 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

    I didnt know his backstory until after 296 but I did notice his eyes always look like hes hurting deep down. Losing his dad at such a young age makes sense. Fair play to him, hes the champ, his dad would be so proud

    • @lukej6962
      @lukej6962 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't look up, look down

  • @Hilllove
    @Hilllove 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    By far one of the best documentaries I’ve seen 🙏🏾

  • @mihiryadav4589
    @mihiryadav4589 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Ans this is why Leon Edwards has the greatest story in UFC.

    • @jaystinthunder3689
      @jaystinthunder3689 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I respect your opinion! It’s so inspiring, man. You should look into Francis Ngannou’s come up to fighting, that shit actually drew some tears from me!

    • @devshashOG
      @devshashOG 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@jaystinthunder3689 compared to francis Leon lived easy. Most of the ufc roster has the same story as Leon. Just look at Strickland, Sterling, and many others

    • @jaystinthunder3689
      @jaystinthunder3689 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@devshashOG I know right dude? Like Francis had to endure so much, most people would’ve quit trying but Francis doesn’t know that word! That’s why I suggested @mihriyadav4589 look into Francis’ story if they haven’t already, just because I share the same opinion with you, Francis has had the hardest come-up to fighting and has found some of the most success in it as well!

    • @maxfisher9428
      @maxfisher9428 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@devshashOGI think most of the roster is a slight exaggeration

    • @Ahandle55
      @Ahandle55 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@devshashOGMost of the roster lived normal lives because they’re normal people. Although strickland and aljo had tough lives i still think Leon’s definitely stands out more. You also have to look at where they are now. Leon is a really likeable guy and very humble and so is Aljo to a lesser extent. Strickland is just an arsehole.

  • @NamSaiyan595
    @NamSaiyan595 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    When the coach was telling him “Stop feeling sorry for your fucking self!”, helping focus him in on his goal in a way that maybe no one else but his father could have (if he had been living at that time of course), surreal how amazing that moment is. All the shit Leon had been through, his coach bringing that tough love onto him when he needed it absolute most. Awesome to see

  • @HudsonOutdoors
    @HudsonOutdoors 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    To know how poor his family was and literally had nothing, I’m so happy for him, such a humble man🙏👊

  • @pseud420
    @pseud420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Brilliantly made video, I hope it brings more people onto Leon's side; he's earned the shit out of this.

  • @GmoneyS2N
    @GmoneyS2N 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    The whole vid was awesome but the last 2 minutes were so hype 🥇

  • @Xceloverdose
    @Xceloverdose 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great little production! Got me all emotional and hyped for Leon. I hope he gets to watch this. Nice work, sir! 👌🏻

  • @ahmad_rooney0
    @ahmad_rooney0 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Can u kindly do a documentary about Alexander crelin and about his mindset and stuff 🔥💪🏼

  • @boxalarmtrading
    @boxalarmtrading 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    What an incredible recap! I hope the fans will come around after this Colby win. Leon has done it the hard way and deserves all the praise in the world. So much redemption in seeing him succeed after all the negativity I saw online directed at him all those years. Let’s go Rocky 🥊

  • @danielcunningham6727
    @danielcunningham6727 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Leon is an absolute legend him and my older brother were friends in school always had his back proper down to earth guy too youll never hearing bragging or boasting definetly a future hall of fame inductee for sure

  • @PsychologyOfTheFight
    @PsychologyOfTheFight 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dc shouted this video out on his show and I had to check it out. Truly amazing work man

  • @firebladeclements
    @firebladeclements 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The world has indeed corrected itself for this outstanding young man! Thanks for this doc!

  • @AYYD36
    @AYYD36 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow this is one of the best ufc fan made video/ documentaries i have probably seen ever

  • @luckyspurs
    @luckyspurs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    11:03 Leon crying after the Belal fight always breaks my heart.
    Love him. Love the success he's having now.

  • @trobertson1092
    @trobertson1092 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video and very well done. It was quite eye opening to hear about the challenges Leon has had to endure within the UFC organization. Thanks for putting this together!

  • @squashmylemon4614
    @squashmylemon4614 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That transition of his post fight speech from Rocky to Rocky Edwards sent proper chills down my spine

  • @reek5132
    @reek5132 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Leon deserves all the glory. Faced crazy adversity, we got to appreciate a great when we see one 🤞🏼

  • @JM-ro9oq
    @JM-ro9oq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Awesome documentary!! This is QUALITY content 100%

  • @ffdisxcnusive2151
    @ffdisxcnusive2151 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still the most bewildering knock out I’ve seen live in my 6 years of watching ufc

  • @shakurabdulkadir632
    @shakurabdulkadir632 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Masvidal: Your just a loser in life.
    Now Masvidal retired on a 3 fight losing Streak with double digit loses and a brutal embarrasing Knockout.
    While Leons defended his Title two times in a row and sended the best pfp in the world to the shadow realm.
    Leon is so inspiring. Great to see my People winning in every aspect in Life. His Journey made me really emotional and i'm so happy for him. Birmingham stand up! 🇬🇧🇯🇲🏆❤️

    • @KyleKarnes-nb1jl
      @KyleKarnes-nb1jl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Man they both made it well in life. Jorge is Jorge But both men worked hard and made something of themselves. I’d imagine both are worth well into the millions and families live good.

  • @PlayFloyd_IN
    @PlayFloyd_IN 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The coach's perspective on him is so valuable.
    Superb fighter. 🤘♥️

  • @alexmajax
    @alexmajax 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It's Amazing how fighters go from loved to hated so fast.

    • @Os_-tw4ot
      @Os_-tw4ot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is loved

    • @alexmajax
      @alexmajax 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Os_-tw4ot
      He's finally loved.

  • @Tony-dv5fs
    @Tony-dv5fs 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Elijah, you deserve a medal. Great production.

  • @Jay30-z1s
    @Jay30-z1s 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    im from leons home town born and raised used to run with the 23drillas and WBP .. leon is such a inspiration watching him brought me away from that life ...

    • @Nunya-gk9fr
      @Nunya-gk9fr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lsr

  • @Thelifeofsteveo
    @Thelifeofsteveo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I had tears in my eyes watching this. Incredible video!!

  • @jaye2424
    @jaye2424 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Leon displays that it is possible to be a humble stay in ur lane. Only stand for what you stand on and if its not worth standing for then theres isnt anything to say. He doesnt want or need attention. He doesnt want to or need to talk shit with words... he is a prime example of how the traits of a Sigma type male is what every male should be aiming for. Jus because he isnt loud and talk shit doesnt make him weak. He is the rare type that doesnt get rattled by the antics but stays focus at the task at hand. Doesnt say much unless his words mean something. The type of badass that no one knows about because they dont need to tell everyone about it or constantly put it on display.

  • @Prayanisthemasteratgames123
    @Prayanisthemasteratgames123 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Journey of leon is like blockbuster movie.
    Gang member to ufc champion

  • @MrProbstandrew
    @MrProbstandrew 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    we need more stuff like this.. there r so many amazing stories to be told, about mma fighters.. spec ufc

  • @ngyang5113
    @ngyang5113 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    his nickname suit him very well and it went just like how the story go, it is very inspiring to see and i m sure it will inspire a lot of people to be the Rocky of their life

  • @TaleoftheTaylor
    @TaleoftheTaylor 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just found your channel yesterday…..
    This is gold brotha!
    Thank you 🙏🏼
    Flame to the fire ❤️‍🔥

  • @j0hnyb0y909
    @j0hnyb0y909 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I feel as though this video will open peoples eyes amd appreciate Leon more. Thank you brother.

  • @NBKRebelGamer87
    @NBKRebelGamer87 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    LOL! I'm surprised you didn't add the 'I believe I can fly' song by R-Kelly LMAO!

  • @danielnazario7542
    @danielnazario7542 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well yeah, I’m a Leon Edwards fan now. I always liked his fighting style and his personality. Always seemed like a humble person. I didn’t know his backstory, got a lot of respect for the guy. Maybe he is not a showman and the ufc might not like that, but he definitely someone who is relatable and that still draws buys.

  • @maddyandfriends4188
    @maddyandfriends4188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I am poor and never turned to crime or gangs and was enticed to but thought it was a cop out. I hope criminals start being treated like so by the judiciary system rather than misunderstood

    • @dallasstang5581
      @dallasstang5581 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      You made this about you.

    • @troytrey
      @troytrey 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's cuz you ain't from a real rough ends

    • @kingdaleclarke
      @kingdaleclarke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's because this dude is a weak person

    • @Bamboohugger
      @Bamboohugger 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was running around with gangs fighting, stealing & after moving to a better place I completely changed, now I'm a successful business man , people change

    • @kingdaleclarke
      @kingdaleclarke 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ambesafire you was weak and you still are

  • @TRaceR743
    @TRaceR743 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Listening to that coach talking to Leon inbetween rounds gives me goosebumbs everytime.

  • @DividedWeAllFall
    @DividedWeAllFall 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    I might be an American, on team MAGA, but I hope Leon wins. I think Colby is a great fighter, and he might win, but I think Leon deserves it more. He has gone through hell to be here, and I want to see his hand raised. He is a warrior. Respect for his perseverance.

    • @kenwahldhlamini8102
      @kenwahldhlamini8102 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Colby Covington is a big disgrace to mma and the people who support trump

    • @StefanH-u4y
      @StefanH-u4y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Colby is the epitome of everything wrong with American culture.

    • @DividedWeAllFall
      @DividedWeAllFall 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@StefanH-u4y I agree, he has become extremely toxic trying to stay relevant. There are a lot of people that are almost too far gone, on both sides of the isle. People have forgotten how to love their neighbor, regardless of beliefs. United we will stand, Divided we will fall.

    • @KyleKarnes-nb1jl
      @KyleKarnes-nb1jl 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Colby needs to be himself quit the bs. I really think deep down Colby is a good dude. I could be wrong

  • @spirited-away
    @spirited-away 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What an amazing documentary video, this channel deserves more shine

  • @biggaboydraws5483
    @biggaboydraws5483 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The UFC intentionally avoided giving Leon a chance at the belt, just proves how crooked and corrupt combat sports are! Much respect to Leon for being a inspiration and never giving up!

  • @MitchWebb94
    @MitchWebb94 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing video, well done on pulling together those clips and creating a great telling of his story so far. From a man from Brum!

  • @2_Sleazy
    @2_Sleazy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    great video all around! amazing job cutting and pasting to tell a heroic story

  • @johnnysully2689
    @johnnysully2689 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best Fighter Biographies I've ever seen on here. Amazing job and keep them coming. New subscriber here.

  • @qwerty-rw4jq
    @qwerty-rw4jq 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    6.5k views for a video of this quality is criminal. I’m just waiting for this channel to blow up☝️

    • @elizabeth3280
      @elizabeth3280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      12 hrs later 67,792 "manifest destiny killer"

  • @hjca2k
    @hjca2k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for telling his story, I had no idea he had it this tough, inspirational champ and proud to support rocky from home soil! 💪

  • @Bugsvstheworld
    @Bugsvstheworld 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Respect to his mum glad he’s changed her life aswell top bloke!!

  • @vlogstash
    @vlogstash 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    And respect to you guyz to present this thing to us ❤ Leon is the dude

  • @Maxibill
    @Maxibill 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That look at me now interview is probably the most iconic moment I've ever witnessed in sporting history.

  • @ThehulkGreen
    @ThehulkGreen 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Was always a fan of leon. He knows our struggle.

  • @notjoshuafill
    @notjoshuafill 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the most well made videos I've seen, thanks.

  • @wolfpackcooking555
    @wolfpackcooking555 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Im from Leon's town, Erdington n it's safe to say he's correct about all the shi that happened over the years here, even though I aint involved in nothing like he was, I know how rough it can be in some parts and how you can easily turn to a life of crime here, even though it's been years since he was part of it

  • @abhayshirole2824
    @abhayshirole2824 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great documentary. Made me tear-up a bit. Thank you for putting a spotlight on this amazing journey of Leon.

  • @actualfactor9039
    @actualfactor9039 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Do a Khalil rountree one about his transformation pls

    • @shumishu6019
      @shumishu6019 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That’d be so dope

  • @kratosofspartareal
    @kratosofspartareal 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love how he's now enjoying the fruits of his labour. Man walks with his chest out and head held high 💓❤️‍🔥🙌🏾

  • @ahmad_rooney0
    @ahmad_rooney0 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing videos man

  • @TadiwanasheMatare
    @TadiwanasheMatare 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Leon Edwards story is truly beautiful he is perciverence

  • @bald_flexproductionzz3155
    @bald_flexproductionzz3155 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Colby talking about his dad was OTT

    • @Knobody7
      @Knobody7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is fighting g …not Sesame Street.

    • @danielcunningham6727
      @danielcunningham6727 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @Knobody7 no that's just low and where did it get him? Absolutely obliterated that's where talked the most smack but couldn't back it up 😂🤡

    • @bald_flexproductionzz3155
      @bald_flexproductionzz3155 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Knobody7 G? Pahahaha weirdo

  • @AgencyRedd
    @AgencyRedd 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep uploading my g. This channel will change your life give it 2 years you will be on top. I see the vision

  • @S___________D
    @S___________D 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the fact that Bisping almost said "Believe, conceive, achieve" haha
    PS. Good video, man, keep it up. Got another sub.,

  • @Mitten_ripz
    @Mitten_ripz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Masdival lol “he’s a scrub” now look at both their careers 🤣

  • @jesse9844
    @jesse9844 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A true champ!! Just like his demeanor tbh. What a story.

  • @nihalbhamrah4726
    @nihalbhamrah4726 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is the reason leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique in the multiverse

  • @truyeezy8328
    @truyeezy8328 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That’s why Leon Edwards has the most aesthetic physique in the world

  • @efrain.andino
    @efrain.andino 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing Edit! What a Journey for Leon! So inspiring

  • @zmoneytmnt
    @zmoneytmnt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Leon seem like a nice British guy but he's actually a tough guy lowkey.

    • @bperez003
      @bperez003 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Never heard of a nice British guy

    • @zmoneytmnt
      @zmoneytmnt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bperez003Lol

  • @tad8s
    @tad8s 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Elijah, watch the video all the way through, fantastic piece of work. 👍

  • @LotharSB
    @LotharSB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    All I wish for is for Leon to be an active Champ and clean his division, all of like Belal, Shavkat, Garry, Wonder boy etc

    • @ericobrien2406
      @ericobrien2406 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He'll be actively looking for a job Monday morning.

    • @LotharSB
      @LotharSB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BasedDoggo That's why I said "I wish" bro.

    • @LotharSB
      @LotharSB 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ericobrien2406 Come on man, even if he loses he will still be in the UFC fighting and getting bags. The fuck are u on? 😂

    • @ericobrien2406
      @ericobrien2406 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@LotharSB lol I'm fuckin around dude, he'll probably end up beating Colby and then you won't see him again for a year and a half.

  • @anasshahid224
    @anasshahid224 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leon Edwards is the man, a true class act, humble, respectful, he doesn’t need to talk trash or make noise before the fight, he treats his opponents with respect, and performs at his top level in the octagon. A true role model of what a martial artist should be.

  • @Coalemos
    @Coalemos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That was very good. He seems like a decent man who has a hard childhood and came out of it to do this!
    I find all the antics of Sean Strickland absolutely hilarious and it that's what basically started getting me into all this. I had no idea who Colby was just that I'd vaguely heard the name and thought it was funny when he came out dressed like that and saying outrageous stuff until what he said about Leon's father. I was very pleased to see Leon won this morning (UK time).

  • @LMcAwesome
    @LMcAwesome 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video. Actually had me welling up at two different points. When 13 year old Leon was pretending to sleep while hearing the news about his dad and then that incredibly cathartic moment after everything we just saw: look at me now.

  • @o.dluthuli2264
    @o.dluthuli2264 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Colby’s career shall soon come to an end. Because after he gets beat by Leon Edward,its
    gonna be a moment of questioning...,What now?

  • @danielrigg5499
    @danielrigg5499 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mate the quality on this video was amazing keep it up!

    • @KaranS2022
      @KaranS2022 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      literally top boy footage

  • @troublesome7640
    @troublesome7640 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'd flee to Jamaica to get out of Birmingham.

  • @D1pox
    @D1pox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “ You’ve gotta get ya hands going Leon!! You’ve gotta get you’re hands going “
    Powerful 💥

  • @krusty42069
    @krusty42069 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Leon is the man

  • @gibdin4100
    @gibdin4100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really like this video bro, can see with a bit more experience you'll be one of the biggest documentary channels

  • @frankstarling7788
    @frankstarling7788 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I didn’t really care who won, but after Covington made that comment about Leon’s dead father I’m team Leon all the way.

    • @randy5894
      @randy5894 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So what Colby did worked, and now you care