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"He used my Dad's death to sell the fight, I couldn't wait to hurt him" 🥋 Leon Edwards | Up Front 

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In this episode, we are joined by our first ever guest from the world of MMA, the welterweight world champion of the world Leon Edwards.
One of just 3 UFC champions ever from the UK, Leon has a unique story full of tragedy, resilience and glory. Born in Jamaica before moving to Birmingham, Leon was raised around gang culture, tragically losing his father to gun crime at a young age. MMA would be his salvation, and he now sits on top of the MMA world having not tasted defeat in 9 years.
Join us as we discuss the rise of Mixed Martial Arts, Leon’s incredible rise, his battles against Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington and the future of crossover fights.
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Warning: This episode may contain strong language and references to violence. Viewer discretion advised. Remember, 18+ for gambling responsibly.
#ufc #leonedwards #simonjordan
00:00 Intro to Leon Edwards
00:59 Podcast starts
01:33 Leon teaches Simon about MMA
11:50 Mentality vs Ability
14:10 The profile of MMA in the UK
15:56 Leon’s journey
18:15 The affect of his father’s passing
20:25 His mother encouraging him to join MMA gym
21:46 How he fell in love with MMA
25:25 The culture of his gym
27:31 Putting together his corner team & trainer relationships
32:09 Losing his first fight in the UFC
33:24 Winning the world title
42:39 Leon’s media commitments
46:07 Colby Covington
49:39 Conor McGregor
51:53 Dana White
55:51 Cross-over fighting
01:00:54 What’s left for Leon Edwards?

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@nealefrancis9094
@nealefrancis9094 3 месяца назад
How Leon got overlooked for BBC sports personality of the year is baffling
@wifterofabifter
@wifterofabifter 3 месяца назад
He would've won if he was a woman.
@0ctanee
@0ctanee 3 месяца назад
Because he doesn't have a personality
@rml4289
@rml4289 3 месяца назад
@@0ctanee Its not actually based on their personality, if it was Andy Murray wouldve never got one
@hmsp7799
@hmsp7799 3 месяца назад
He has zero personality 😂
@rml4289
@rml4289 3 месяца назад
@@hmsp7799 the award isnt about literal personality
@courtwhyte7288
@courtwhyte7288 3 месяца назад
What a guy. He's been pretty awkward in most interviews etc before so I feel like his personality hasn't been able to shine enough but he seemed really relaxed here. Top bloke
@kelvey08
@kelvey08 3 месяца назад
This is so true!
@jimjogger306
@jimjogger306 3 месяца назад
I agree, He's still frustrating to listen to when answering questions though 🤣 Especially with simons questions when he wants to know differences between things like mma and boxing and is it considered quitting when being choked out, I'm sat here thinking Gaaaah its easy to answer! you can do it bro 🤣 Such a nice guy though so its hard to hate.
@JOHNBOYC2
@JOHNBOYC2 3 месяца назад
Leon should be represented by the British media in a meaningful and respectful way. The BBC won't go near the boy for more than five minutes a year.
@bt7033
@bt7033 3 месяца назад
5 minutes after the head kick and nothing since it’s a disgrace
@ConfusedAnglerfish-ik5bx
@ConfusedAnglerfish-ik5bx 3 месяца назад
The bbc prefer to promote kiddy fiddlers 🤢🤮
@millysworld6150
@millysworld6150 3 месяца назад
Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall are superb role models for UK MMA competitors and fans alike. I can see them both being unbeaten for some time to come.
@Bickle121
@Bickle121 3 месяца назад
Neither are unbeaten.
@millysworld6150
@millysworld6150 3 месяца назад
@@Bickle121 No one said they were.
@Bickle121
@Bickle121 3 месяца назад
@@millysworld6150 you said you see being unbeaten, they can't go unbeaten as they've both lost already.
@millysworld6150
@millysworld6150 3 месяца назад
@@Bickle121 Maybe English is not your first language. Unbeaten for some time to come does not mean unbeaten in the past.
@No1.SPEAKINGTHETRUTH
@No1.SPEAKINGTHETRUTH 2 месяца назад
@millysworld6150 @Bickle121 is just a pure and utter idiot!!! They're probably a RU-vid troll just talking pure nonsense and garbage just to be annoying. I, like everyone else, knew what you meant. On your comment though, I think out of the two of them, Tom Aspinall has the harder task, because he will have to face Jon Jones to unify the title. I personally don't like Jon Jones, but as far as fighting goes, he's probably the GOAT, even with the pictograms, hiding under the octagon from USADA and everything else that comes with Jon Jones. He's fought all the best from the old era to the this era and is still undefeated. I know he's got that 1 lose on his record against Matt Hamel but he was dominating and destroying Hamel, until the illegal elbow, which should of been a NO Contest disqualification, but it called a loss by mistake, and the NSAC commission still hasn't overturned it, but Matt Hamel didn't beat him. The long layoff that Jones is going through with the injury, and the fact that he hasn't looked anything like his best for a while either, gives me a bit of hope for Tom Aspinall. On the flipside, although Jones hasn't been near his best for a while, he's still winning and still the champion. I personally think that both Thiago Santos and Dominic Reyes beat Jon Jones, especially Reyes, he definitely won the first 3 rounds and Jones won the last 2 rounds, 3-2 to Reyes, but the judges gave it to Jones both times, but it does show that Jones can be beat. However i thought Gane would do a whole lot better than he did, but if anyone could beat Jon Jones, it's Tom Aspinall. That's if Jones doesn't retire after fighting the 40+ ageing Stipe, which a lot of people think he's going to do.
@KingTheJim
@KingTheJim 3 месяца назад
I know i say this on every leon video. But this dude is the chillest coolest most humble motherfucker, how can anyone not respect this guy.
@philippebrown342
@philippebrown342 3 месяца назад
Leon is so Technically smooth
@danamba7
@danamba7 3 месяца назад
1 of the smoothest. Across any weight.
@bt7033
@bt7033 3 месяца назад
Truly believe he could end his career as one of the best ever
@Mcfc2Rich
@Mcfc2Rich 3 месяца назад
​@@bt7033undefeated in the UFC since 2015.. still underrated even though he's the champ
@ryanlever9253
@ryanlever9253 3 месяца назад
Brilliant fighter, beating Usman twice is unreal. Was nice to see him fling Covington about too. Very enjoyable chat.
@jakneal4544
@jakneal4544 3 месяца назад
Absolutely brilliant interview, a conversation between two true gents. Insightful and up front. Leon is one of our greatest athletes and it is about time people recognised that.
@richardprice9917
@richardprice9917 3 месяца назад
yeah tragedy - he didn't win sports personality of the year last year sorry woke personality 🙄
@blunners
@blunners 3 месяца назад
I'm not really into MMA but I always watch and look out for Edwards fights.
@markusdeux1192
@markusdeux1192 3 месяца назад
Far and away the best interview I've seen with Leon. I've never seen him so comfortable.
@BTAG75
@BTAG75 3 месяца назад
Thought exactly same
@thepsychologist7353
@thepsychologist7353 3 месяца назад
Leon is clearly an introverted person and leads by example (actions speak louder than words). A good interview that demonstrated that Leon is just comfortable being uncontrollable. A nice guy, but don’t take kindness for weakness…😂
@barry4529
@barry4529 3 месяца назад
leon speaks so well. long live the king.
@comesmokewithus
@comesmokewithus 3 месяца назад
Not all black people speak in slang, 😊
@EireannSpeaks
@EireannSpeaks 3 месяца назад
​@@comesmokewithus Silly comment.
@comesmokewithus
@comesmokewithus 3 месяца назад
@@EireannSpeaks they only say this a bout black men. When have you ever seen " they speak so well about a white person ?
@digg_7
@digg_7 3 месяца назад
Brilliant interview, Leon is the man and the UK is so proud, wish Simon would get more into UFC, it will show him how far boxing has fallen off, UFC mostly puts on the fights people want to see and don't just have a terrible undercard filling for a big main event
@deancurson1345
@deancurson1345 3 месяца назад
This will be epic, Leon the champ 🏆
@R_W103
@R_W103 3 месяца назад
Will be?
@stcr1980
@stcr1980 3 месяца назад
​@@R_W103He left his comment before this aired
@__t.m5
@__t.m5 3 месяца назад
Couldn't be more proud of Leon. It was only a few years ago us brits were booing him when Masivdal fought Till. Super inspirational, insanely down to earth and humble as a man can be. All the best going forward Rocky 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Great interview from Simon, would love to see more UFC fighters on here. Bisping and Aspinall for sure
@EireannSpeaks
@EireannSpeaks 3 месяца назад
England love a winner don't they
@GodofMMA23
@GodofMMA23 3 месяца назад
Speak for yourself, real MMA fans get behind all our british fighters, personally I've never booed edwards, and none of the other UFC fans I know have booed him.
@michaellawson5116
@michaellawson5116 3 месяца назад
Best interview so far on up front, didn’t need any controversy
@Cael175
@Cael175 3 месяца назад
Honestly can't see why some people think it's such a bad thing to have a 'normal' personality as a champion. Listening to Leon speak about his gym rules and culture explains exactly why he is the way he is and it's fantastic. As he says, you don't need to be a dick to be a great champion, I think having more normal personalities as champions will do good for MMA in order to attract a more mature audience if it one day wants to reach Boxings level of respect. A great episode guys well done and good luck Leon, it's so good having a UK champion in a sport that has been dominated by everywhere else so far.
@philippebrown342
@philippebrown342 3 месяца назад
Respect to Leon it's usually such a unforgiving road becoming a UFC champ, Also Ngannou would be a great guest on the show 😎
@duncanwebb5732
@duncanwebb5732 3 месяца назад
Great fighter, brilliant athlete, very good tactician, very well rounded. He's going to be hard to shift.
@beaualoevv
@beaualoevv 3 месяца назад
fluke against usman, then he could do it the rematch (usman got robbed) and then another decision against washed pillowfists colby. shavkat, belal will take the belt off him and he will be unknown again
@ADK_MSE
@ADK_MSE 3 месяца назад
@@beaualoevv keep dreaming
@beaualoevv
@beaualoevv 3 месяца назад
@@ADK_MSEkeep being delusional son
@vanguardprime4636
@vanguardprime4636 3 месяца назад
​@@beaualoevv​ Get used to making these salty excuses every time he wins, lol. And Still!
@__D-B__
@__D-B__ 3 месяца назад
​@beaualoevv Worst troll on RU-vid. No one takes you serious kid.
@adbrown5701
@adbrown5701 3 месяца назад
Without a doubt the best interview so far. Witty, engaging and entertaining. Genuinely disappointed when the interview ended
@mcwh1161
@mcwh1161 3 месяца назад
Up there with your best interviews. What a man, came across really well here
@TheAnxiousInvestor
@TheAnxiousInvestor 3 месяца назад
One of the most likeable guys in combat sports. Class act & a fellow brummy! Legend 👊🏽
@stiofain4693
@stiofain4693 3 месяца назад
Been routing for Leon this long time, absolutely delighted to where he’s got.. fully deserved through talent and a great man.. his journeys far from over.. Cmon Leon 💪🏻
@skippymillward
@skippymillward 3 месяца назад
I think this is the most relaxed ive seen leon in an interview great stuff
@irons1141
@irons1141 3 месяца назад
Real talk from Simon as always 🙌 I’m not into MMA , but this is a great and fascinating interview
@user-jy6ug4yz6t
@user-jy6ug4yz6t 3 месяца назад
Great interview👏Leon Edwards is a really sound bloke and a very humble human being. Tough as they come but genuinely a really nice guy
@kiabtoomlauj6249
@kiabtoomlauj6249 3 месяца назад
Of all mma guys, Leon SHOULD be the toughest talker... about being the "real gangster." Because his dad was the leader of a gang --- who went on to die from that life style --- and Leon, too, was slowly drifting into that life. Yet, as he himself said it, MMA pulled him away from that gang life and Leon now (some 15 years into MMA) is among the most humbled, and is one of the most accomplished, most skilled athletes in the world.
@user-ch1wr3cy6w
@user-ch1wr3cy6w 3 месяца назад
amazing pod, Leon is the man!
@paulbarratt2476
@paulbarratt2476 3 месяца назад
What a great interview, we need to see more of these with Leon 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@nataliemckail8781
@nataliemckail8781 3 месяца назад
So good to see Leon on this. The guy is a pure technician while being a ruthless warrior. And carries himself with class. Great to see him get the recognition and exposure of mr Jordan.
@sarbdhami6048
@sarbdhami6048 16 дней назад
Met leon in town , most genuine humble man , ❤ big love respect for evrything he achieved and what he will achieve , to him his family ❤
@MrDeancameron
@MrDeancameron 3 месяца назад
Thoroughly enjoyed this, cheers lads
@peterdaly9989
@peterdaly9989 3 месяца назад
What a warrior!! And seems a really humble down to earth man!!
@OldSchoolBoxing1
@OldSchoolBoxing1 3 месяца назад
Cant wait to watch this, Leon is a great ambassador for our country 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. True gentleman and top fighter too.
@Osamabinlagging69
@Osamabinlagging69 3 месяца назад
Best episode by far!
@228-Jam
@228-Jam 3 месяца назад
This will be superb. I know Simon isn't overly enammered with MMA but I know he'll of done his research on the kid & will of enjoyed learning some of the goings on within the MMA community.
@justbreakingballs
@justbreakingballs 3 месяца назад
More importantly did you learn something too?
@declanshanahan3888
@declanshanahan3888 3 месяца назад
@@justbreakingballs what's that go to do with the price of cheese
@asaclark86
@asaclark86 3 месяца назад
Absolutely brilliant episode. Jordan the best to really delve into the mind & this episode didn’t disappoint 👏
@Trickiestree
@Trickiestree 3 месяца назад
Great interview, Rocky defo a real one plus its so refreshing to see a team ran as such, all for one and one for all, musketeer type shit, equality throughout. I've always been a massive fan of Leon's and knew man was on the way to greatness early on in his career but best get a move on if we talking about taking over St Pierre record. The best W/w ever keep the faith fam.
@sarbdhami6048
@sarbdhami6048 16 дней назад
Brilliant interview , simon leon most naturally delivered , left me wanting more , very inspirational 👍 👏
@redmanneale5306
@redmanneale5306 3 месяца назад
Absolutely Superb! Kudos to both Party’s. Love Leon
@kamophasha7054
@kamophasha7054 3 месяца назад
Great episode!
@cityliving9265
@cityliving9265 3 месяца назад
A real Icon. A great man that goes beyond race because he's not racist and he represents all people in the struggle reaching for something greater for themselves, their loved-ones, and their community. Pure class. And delivered one of the greatest moment in the octagon and post-fight moments in combat sport history that might be matched but can't be topped. What a great man and came up the real hard way.
@user-rd4sr3ec9i
@user-rd4sr3ec9i 3 месяца назад
Brilliant interview
@budsmokerspud367
@budsmokerspud367 3 месяца назад
Another great interview 👏
@jamesgibson3838
@jamesgibson3838 3 месяца назад
I live in erdington and didn't know he was from there so great to learn about such a resilient young man to better his prospects and family line. Nothing but respect and admiration Leon 👊
@l.s9457
@l.s9457 3 месяца назад
Leons journey is an incredible movie, release it!
@nathandorrill1156
@nathandorrill1156 3 месяца назад
Buzzing for this
@charleszivaljevic1031
@charleszivaljevic1031 3 месяца назад
Great interview. A very well rounded technical fighter and great champion.
@charliepayne3152
@charliepayne3152 3 месяца назад
I love this crossover this was brilliant
@sjgrainger92
@sjgrainger92 3 месяца назад
Brilliant episode 👏
@9740097432
@9740097432 3 месяца назад
Good conversation this. Very easy to listen to and very respectable. Kudos to the 2 of them.
@tonywhitby8602
@tonywhitby8602 2 месяца назад
Leon Edwards seems to be a down to earth, humble and well mannered man. I for one will continue to keep an eye on him and I hope he continues to realise his dreams and earn all the glory he desires.
@oliverholt8011
@oliverholt8011 9 дней назад
CLASS INTERVIEW
@harvey255
@harvey255 3 месяца назад
By far the best interview, really got to know the real Leon Edwards, what a man, well played Simon.
@user-mt8kt7cx9h
@user-mt8kt7cx9h 3 месяца назад
That was brilliant rocky 💯👏
@Cheeseburger777
@Cheeseburger777 3 месяца назад
So excited for this one love Leon
@BH-tf5zz
@BH-tf5zz 3 месяца назад
When I was young I trained at UTC, this was when Vaughan Lee was in the UFC! One of the most humble guys you will ever meet..
@rjs8392
@rjs8392 3 месяца назад
This is the content I like!!!
@user-rx2hw8up2j
@user-rx2hw8up2j 3 месяца назад
Leon's a real one ..much love 👊
@samfenl0n
@samfenl0n 3 месяца назад
Great to see Leon getting the respect he deserves
@sly_tendencies87
@sly_tendencies87 3 месяца назад
Good interview
@liam10123
@liam10123 3 месяца назад
Best Leon Edwards interview by a mile.
@JimmyJazz217
@JimmyJazz217 3 месяца назад
The UFC nice guys are a pleasure to watch and listen to. Leon, Wonderboy, GSP
@ellisjackson4485
@ellisjackson4485 3 месяца назад
Nice to see MMA get the platform to show the minds behind it
@islamhome6360
@islamhome6360 3 месяца назад
How did he not even get a mention for sports personality of the year
@kathleenfinnerty226
@kathleenfinnerty226 2 месяца назад
Excellent interview Leon looked very comfortable
@garysherrratt1482
@garysherrratt1482 3 месяца назад
Keep the mma content coming.
@Pwnziillaaaa
@Pwnziillaaaa 3 месяца назад
This man is the pride of Britain
@davew005
@davew005 3 месяца назад
Great lad and a credit to British sports.
@michael7949
@michael7949 3 месяца назад
Really enjoyed this interview Leon is normally a bit awkward in interviews as he doesn’t really like doing him but Simon did well in getting a good conversation out of him. Hopefully we can see Tom Aspinall on in a future episode.
@tonyd2455
@tonyd2455 3 месяца назад
Leon Edward’s = Warrior Legend!!!
@steveyk4868
@steveyk4868 2 месяца назад
Love Leon ❤
@kk_2753
@kk_2753 3 месяца назад
Nice guy. Enjoyed this one.
@JamieFromLancs
@JamieFromLancs 3 месяца назад
Great skilled fighter & quality human being Leon ✌️
@kevlowdon8822
@kevlowdon8822 2 месяца назад
Great interview Leon is an inspiration to any troubled young lads...as for Simon dear god where do I start ha but wish he would understand mma he still thinks it the 90s and classed as cage fighting...aw it's brutal u can hit a downed opponent but yeahbthen the ref pulls u off fight over look at boxing man 12 rounds continues head punches and if you get knocked down u get a count and then get to continue while still concussed so you get more repetitive punches to the head and get kio'd as your still niot all there
@jackhill888
@jackhill888 3 месяца назад
Well done Leon. You are doing a great job.
@lysandrou88
@lysandrou88 3 месяца назад
Really enjoyed this one. Simon will convert into an MMA fan sooner rather than later
@ccaammtt
@ccaammtt 3 месяца назад
i love Leon
@jarabotelho5275
@jarabotelho5275 3 месяца назад
Love Leon Edwards!
@tomkirtutb1594
@tomkirtutb1594 3 месяца назад
Love this interview, you can tell Leon likes Simons humour...I wonder if he's heard the phone call from Laurence bassini on talkSPORT about taking over Birmingham city🤣🤣
@robbannatyne7593
@robbannatyne7593 3 месяца назад
What an absolute inspiration. Fucking Love Leon
@thetotaldepravity
@thetotaldepravity 3 месяца назад
A good number of my friends in Yorkshire died from ODs, suicide, and murder. I mean, a good number, close friends. I imagine the same happened to folks all over the UK living in small industrial towns. If young men want to kick the crap out of each other in a gym and keep fit at the same time, I say, go and do boys. It's good for you. Also, in my town and other towns, so-called 'hard men' and bullies spoil everyone's night out. They spoil school for the bullied. I've never met a martial artist who is a bully. Let the violent people get the violence out of their system in a place where it is allowed and safer than the street. Leon speaks the truth. He knows. He has lived on those streets, and look at him now! A nice bloke, who I imagine would never strike a person in the street, or resort to drug taking for happiness.
@declanshanahan3888
@declanshanahan3888 3 месяца назад
Not an MMA fan but great interview. I'm amazed though that his team had no idea about high altitude training? Hardly something new.
@pooveshannaidoo9417
@pooveshannaidoo9417 3 месяца назад
Great interviewee. Very likeable bloke..nice story
@Shano_7
@Shano_7 3 месяца назад
Great podcast
@carlbrown2538
@carlbrown2538 3 месяца назад
Love mma more then boxing so chuffed for what Leon has achieved
@10hutchie
@10hutchie 3 месяца назад
Superb Journalism 👌🏼
@deanwilson7031
@deanwilson7031 3 месяца назад
Leon gained a fan in me nice fella.
@Tonythomas19
@Tonythomas19 3 месяца назад
Rocky !! What a guy
@jonfernandezsoulfulhouse2616
@jonfernandezsoulfulhouse2616 3 месяца назад
what a top fighter and top fella
@agency380
@agency380 3 месяца назад
Leon is a real birmingham boy, tells it how it is. Legend in the game
@J3nnings
@J3nnings 3 месяца назад
God bless Leon and his family
@blackesteyes1133
@blackesteyes1133 3 месяца назад
Boom! The big man Simon Jordan and Leon Edwards, what a combo!!
@rjs8392
@rjs8392 3 месяца назад
Leon is the man
@tomhudson7577
@tomhudson7577 3 месяца назад
The fact that Simon thinks mma is dangerous than boxing is laughable, Leon dude you smashed that interview
@ConfusedAnglerfish-ik5bx
@ConfusedAnglerfish-ik5bx 3 месяца назад
Sorry if Simon hurt your feelings 😔
@MW92.
@MW92. 3 месяца назад
Simon = top LAD proper clobber! The DON of interviews
@Irishmush
@Irishmush 3 месяца назад
Leon had to fight hard and never cuaght a break..delightful to see leons coach screaming and then leon with that headshot was so inspirational for young kids to watch..MMA IS ALL BOUT RESPECT AND SLOBY COVINGTON HAS ZERO HE BEAT A WASHED UP JORGE..HES A CLOWN.
@Arsy1999
@Arsy1999 3 месяца назад
if simon got into MMA he could bring so much light to it in UK media
@Clown_fighter
@Clown_fighter 3 месяца назад
Leon is a G
@dogsbollocksgenius9480
@dogsbollocksgenius9480 3 месяца назад
Leon came across really well there
@david-oc1hz
@david-oc1hz 3 месяца назад
I said to my mate before Simon mentioned about his lack of appetite for media attention, that 100 hundred percent held him back his skill have spoke for thereselves since but he knows he done it the hard way like every real mma fan
@david-oc1hz
@david-oc1hz 3 месяца назад
How many fights did Connor win before getting a title or interim shot of course he created alot of hype and fair play to him for that but that's not everyone's personality
@Dukestboy96
@Dukestboy96 3 месяца назад
To be fair Conor came in as a champ and was getting first round finishes over fighters who went on to become absolute legends, along with the personality it's no wonder he got his opportunity early than someone like leon
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