Rio Meets Rocky 🎥🔥 | Leon Edwards on Colby Covington, Ian Garry & Overcoming Troubled Childhood

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Rio Ferdinand talks to UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards ahead of his fight against Colby Covington at UFC 296.
The pride of Birmingham previews his title defence under the bright lights of Las Vegas, the ongoing feud with Ian Garry, ambitions to become a double UFC Champion before touching on his difficult upbringing & surviving his childhood in Kingston, Jamaica.
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@Rob-rd8oz 5 месяцев назад

Cannot fault Leon at all. The most humble deserving champion in my eyes

@lesnarbuiltthepyramids3788 5 месяцев назад

Really hope he secures this one, my favorite fighter since I started watching in 2021

@CHANNEL_HH 5 месяцев назад

Him and Volk most humblest

@TheBossMan2407 5 месяцев назад

LOL

@TheBossMan2407 5 месяцев назад

Mans defended his belt once and he’s talking about being a 2 weight champion. So humble

@willwells9708 5 месяцев назад

@@TheBossMan2407at least he’s defended his against people from his weight class… someone’s beaten a FW twice and wants to move up

@telsutton 5 месяцев назад

I find it amazing that neither Leon nor Tom will get anywhere near being nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year, but they should both be imo. True, humble champions.

@user-zm9xf7mo4p 5 месяцев назад

Yep but I'll say one thing, it's nice to see a collective push for the sport here, getting guys like Rio onto the MMA scene will push more fans into the sport, it's only right seeing as we have 2 champs

@NotUrDJ 5 месяцев назад

Who cares about bbc at this point

@telsutton 5 месяцев назад

@@NotUrDJ Well, not me... been at odds with News Dept since 1984 mate, Miner's Strike... the Sports Dept not so much. Just saying their profiles should be higher in the UK.... I shouldn't have to explain what 'UFC' is, first, to your common-or-garden bloke in the street.

@NotUrDJ 5 месяцев назад

@@telsutton yep fair enough.

@Mikamichae 5 месяцев назад

Uk media don't like mma at all, didn't see a single article about Leon winning the title, but they fanboy over AJ and Fury

@user-zm9xf7mo4p 5 месяцев назад

For someone that grew up in a football family but also fell in love with MMA 15 plus years ago what a time to be alive for the sport. Our Football legends like Rio interviewing our current UFC champ

@macurlyfries 5 месяцев назад

Agreed 👍🏻

@jaymac7203 5 месяцев назад

Leon buying his mum a shop is so wholesome 😭

@mikemorris3608 5 месяцев назад

What a pair of absolute legends

@theoutlaw5806 5 месяцев назад

@@ganjadan7600 A majority of Utd fans do have a lot of distain for Rio Ferdinand, whys that then?

@mikemorris3608 5 месяцев назад

@@ganjadan7600 it’s because him and Vidic were world class I included him as a legend, for a long time the most expensive defender in the world and I think worth it

@Mcfc2Rich 5 месяцев назад

@@ganjadan7600from the blue side of MCR I like Rio. Tbh I like all them from that class. Scholes, Keane, Neville, Rio

@Boxer637 5 месяцев назад

@@Mcfc2Richsame as me mate hard to hate any of them they where ballers

@WKk-qt2eg 5 месяцев назад

Leon is a legend ? Xdddd what about anderson silva gsp or jones haha

@bassface8580 5 месяцев назад

Wow. Such an emotional moment when he phoned his mum when he won the belt. Nearly had me tearing up there. Amazing. Gl Leon

@prokrastinatia 5 месяцев назад

Leon is so sweet. Great person

@dgallagher7029 5 месяцев назад

This is a great interview. What a top bloke Leon is. Very down to earth and he was overlooked for so long but he showed the world. Fantastic.

@LanceODoherty5905 5 месяцев назад

Yeah should’ve got that woodley title shot years ago if Covid didn’t happen

@Nealeffort 5 месяцев назад

I like Rio vibe throughout this whole interview, very genuine, good questions as well

@stevenallan1756 5 месяцев назад

GREATEST HEAD KICK IN UFC HISTORY!

@fightdisciple9192 5 месяцев назад

Can see rio is totally in awe of the grind . Athlete to athlete. Class

@michaelsmyth5877 5 месяцев назад

I love that Leon is gonna make an absolute bag from this fight, the card is absolutely stacked and it says allot that the ufc gave him top of the bill with Colby

@ItsameAlex 5 месяцев назад

If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same

@xacto5208 5 месяцев назад

⁠@@ItsameAlexyo man ur trolling right ? Colby got concussed about 13 times in the Usman fights, I don't think the sucker punch will affect him much lol

@youtubeconnollyfamily 5 месяцев назад

If Leon was going against Mohammed, he would make less than half what he is about to make with Covington.

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

Colby will get concussed just eating yogurt with a spoon and hitting his tooth by mistake@@xacto5208

@newcastlelukelowther 5 месяцев назад

Colby gonna be crotch sniffing from round 1. He has no power to trouble Leon. Leon catches him in 25 minutes and ends it.

@sambod6627 5 месяцев назад

Cant fault leon in anyway at all, the guys an absolute legend and a very humble man, takes care of his family and friends at all costs, huge respect 👊🏼🔥

@mre-wan4787 5 месяцев назад

Leon should be a British icon at this point.

@McG518 5 месяцев назад

No ego, humble in his approach.. A man amongst men.

@devondetroit2529 5 месяцев назад

I didn’t know much about Leon Edwards before, what a decent bloke

@originaljungle 5 месяцев назад

leons coaches speech gives me goosebumps every time

@theguvnor3880 5 месяцев назад

Leon might be one of the most improved fighters in the UFC.

@Maxbranning007 5 месяцев назад

Nah the guys just been under rated cause he’s humble

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

Maybe but he's been good for a while

@spideyz64 5 месяцев назад

He was always good. But he was super underrated. Plus he was the first ranked guy (rank 3 at that time) to accept Khamzat when everyone was ducking. But Khamzat got covid and then pulled out.

@haslammmo9173 5 месяцев назад

He's always been a banger. He had a rough ride with matchups on his way here. Other than a decision loss to Usman a long time ago, and being wobbled by Diaz, he hasn't put a foot wrong. No fighter deserved it more.

@Fillegubben 5 месяцев назад

@@Maxbranning007 He was extremely unlucky with all the cancellations of his fights, that and him being humble/to some boring does affect it, but he also isn't a finishing machine, doesn't have a fat highlight reel. Makes sense

@aperson7382 5 месяцев назад

Good to hear Leons version of the reason Ian Garry was told to move on. No disrespect there, just an honest conversation saying the culture of club does not promote IG’s mannerisms. ‘Rocky&Rio’ LFG!!!

@jam.thelens 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic interview. American fans hate on Leon for being "boring" but his story is such an inspiration and is one of the craziest in the whole of the UFC, he just doesn't shout about it. Dec 16th ANDSTILL BABY

@factualdon4030 5 месяцев назад

Had the pleasure of meeting him in Birmingham citu centre while working just after the head kick ko and seen him and instantly shouted "HEADSHOT...DEAD" HE SMILED ..had a 5 minute chat with us and took a picture ,hes a very humble lovely guy i already loved him being a brummie .

@domeland2835 5 месяцев назад

I like Leon a lot man. Awesome champion

@jamesmaguire9518 5 месяцев назад

Damn. Never thought I'd see these two together. This is great. Both legends

@tr1494 5 месяцев назад

Mad love for Leon, smoked kumara then retained, I expect Leon to be too clean and crisp vs Colby, props to Birmingham for giving UK another champ

@SanyamJain1989 5 месяцев назад

Tremendous interview. I know nothing about football and Leon has been one of my favourite fighters for a while now. Looking forward to him defending his championship and much love from New Delhi and Newcastle. ♥️🙏

@anasshahid224 5 месяцев назад

This video was a treat, Two legends, Leon Edwards is the man. He’s got a good shot at becoming double champ in 2024.

@saharaharris 5 месяцев назад

The best thing I've seen in ages. Rio's reactions and laughter are just golden

@AWDarcy 5 месяцев назад

That was quality - Rio is so good at putting them at ease for the questions and Leon is a top class Champion! Proud he represents UK.

@masoudhemayati2945 5 месяцев назад

Made me cry watching him on the phone with his mom. Well done Leon

@vinagudelo 5 месяцев назад

KING ROCKY 👑

@lewisrennie5921 5 месяцев назад

Yaas respect to rio can tell he's an actual fighting fan

@boxedbyexoticz3761 5 месяцев назад

leon is class

@Bathingwookie 5 месяцев назад

Colby is getting KO'd.

@pranaytripathi3977 5 месяцев назад

Leon by 3rd round ko

@steventones8684 5 месяцев назад

Rio is absolutely superb at interviewing people. Natural. Great questions. Genuine interest and relaxed. Loved that.

@ziryabjamal 5 месяцев назад

Damn Leon is so real man...& STILL! Colby about to be retired.

@EliteMMA.1 5 месяцев назад

Chaos era starts next Saturday

@pt5728 5 месяцев назад

@@EliteMMA.1the chaos era began and ended with the interim title. It’ll be a good fight but people are overestimating colby heavily

@EliteMMA.1 5 месяцев назад

@@pt5728 colby ain’t losing to someone that nearly got ko’d by Nate Diaz. He’ll dominate 50-45, Leon will be lucky to win a round

@pt5728 5 месяцев назад

@@EliteMMA.1 literally everyone said the same thing before he rematched usman, Leon proceeded to beat him twice😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@EliteMMA.1 5 месяцев назад

@@pt5728 we will see next Saturday

@tomquinn7636 5 месяцев назад

What a legend! Leon comes across some humble and hardworking!

@iwilldoit7680 5 месяцев назад

Leon seems like a such good guy tbh . I hope he’s gonna get the w against the actor . (By actor im not taking anything away from Colby as a fighter . He’s a warrior and great fighter don’t get me wrong ).

@benwilson1162 5 месяцев назад

That clip on the phone to his mum gave me goosebumps man!!!!!! A dream came true moment

@stevieR-lw4iy 5 месяцев назад

Leon edwards is such a humble guy and a great champion and I wish him a long long reign 👑

@luckyspurs 4 месяца назад

Loving Rio's enthusiasm. Leon's really comfortable around him.

@splash006 5 месяцев назад

Come on Leon 🇯🇲. Another fight, another victory.

@hwenje1806 5 месяцев назад

I read the come on in Leon’s coachs voice

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

C'mon Leon!

@creativechimp03 5 месяцев назад

Haha “we have to wear shin pads for a ball!!” 😂😂 - great work Rio on this. Leon seems so down to earth, have enjoyed following his journey.

@WS-bk7uu 5 месяцев назад

Great piece on Rocky. Good to see Rio branching out into fight sports.

@anthonybeacher107 5 месяцев назад

I was looking forward to the food 😂....Great interview

@markdavis8430 5 месяцев назад

let’s go Leon!! AndStill!! Let’s go Rio more of these are needed for all gyms in the uk ✌️👌

@animateddream1035 5 месяцев назад

Long overdue! Love it! Happy for the champ!!

@pharaohsara6656 5 месяцев назад

I used to dislike both of them and now have appreciation and admiration for both

@neila6474 5 месяцев назад

What a great guy and world class yet so humble.

@TenggisKhan 5 месяцев назад

god that phone call to his mum is so moving, he immediately crumbled when he saw her. his number one support system getting repaid with her son's ultimate success.

@providename 5 месяцев назад

Rio was kicking the pads like a football 🤪

@cavanharrington1814 5 месяцев назад

Class interview

@Biffoaussie85 5 месяцев назад

What a great combo,love them both!!

@darkclaw1462 5 месяцев назад

Love to see the champ at work, people underrated Leon but he's one of the few male champs outta the 8 current champs (Including only others like Islam and Volk) that's actually defended their belt. He's the first fighter to finish Usman In the UFC (while he was on a 16 fight win streak), first fighter to beat Usman twice In his MMA career, first UK champ to win the belt training and residing from the UK and the first Jamaican born UFC champ. And If he beats Colby, I could Leon possibly becoming the greatest Englishman UFC champion/fighter (Even more so than Bisping and maybe even Tom).

@W1ng_ 5 месяцев назад

I agree

@anthonypaulboswell 5 месяцев назад

I wish these were longer! All the best to rocky - a true hero!

@joshscott3506 5 месяцев назад

Take a shot everytime Rio says "Rah" 😂

@BMan2793 5 месяцев назад

Not doing this, I want to live 😂

@FinnMMA 5 месяцев назад

same as Leons saying "100 percent"

@luckyspurs 4 месяца назад

8:07 Literally exactly when Leon did against Colby. Brilliant.

@LeonDavis154 5 месяцев назад

This was great. It looked like they both had a great time.

@markdavis8430 5 месяцев назад

Rio this was fantastic man Leon and still

@adieleprecious5226 5 месяцев назад

"Leon 100% Edwards" 👊🏿

@masoudhemayati2945 5 месяцев назад

100% 😅

@t0p-D 5 месяцев назад

Love Leon man

@RSBen24 5 месяцев назад

I really hope Leon wins 💪

@user-sz8km9dy5v 5 месяцев назад

Let’s GO Champ 💪🫡

@foreverkingsteez4796 5 месяцев назад

Staying true to your roots have never rang so loud✊england in the house

@damianshaw4613 5 месяцев назад

The belt stays in the UK, let's go Leon👍

@ripevanwinkle494 5 месяцев назад

Ferdinand is 6’3 Leon is a massive welterweight

@adz1178 5 месяцев назад

Top tier content Rio needs to meet more fighter n have in-depth conversations with ballers like this on techniques

@ednicolle2456 5 месяцев назад

took a couple minutes to warm up, but this is quality

@Richard-yp5hr 5 месяцев назад

Amazing chemistry between these two ❤

@ThisMusicIsToogood 5 месяцев назад

Rocky: “blood goes to the brain in these two veins” 😂😂😂

@JOHNBOYC2 5 месяцев назад

Let's keep championing our champion UK bro deserves more recognition for his work

@Scottuz 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant Insight, great access, Love it Rio should do more of these, Tom Aspinall next

@thedrip4921 5 месяцев назад

Certified champion. Leon the man now.

@MMA_MINDS 5 месяцев назад

Leon has always been cool to me, idk why people hated on him so much, he’s a very skilled fighter, and a humble guy. He’s deserving of everything he’s achieved.

@user-um2ct3sj8g 5 месяцев назад

What a fight 👏

@SirUnaiEmery 5 месяцев назад

proud of ya leon

@PengeFC 5 месяцев назад

Brilliant love it

@TedlaEKHAN 5 месяцев назад

I just became a fan. Lets go Rocky!

@chiquita683 5 месяцев назад

Watching Leon interviews to help fall asleep

@grudeman 5 месяцев назад

What a really really likeable classy gentleman, best of luck Leon ☘️

@garethscott9051 5 месяцев назад

Love Leon .... Look at me now ...... Yeees headkick

@nikolamiljkovic6069 5 месяцев назад

I love the sport of MMA and champs like Leon, Volk- I want those to stay for a long time and represent in the most proper way- as they do. Great champs, great humans. Let's go Leon!

@ALL.THINGS.GOD1 5 месяцев назад

Let's go rocky 📈🙌

@danielsulcaaroni5292 5 месяцев назад

he need to win an retired colby

@NMat2 5 месяцев назад

Smash him Rocky!

@jimbendon 5 месяцев назад

Leon KO's Colby 100% 🎉

@ItsameAlex 5 месяцев назад

If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same

@caseybyrne1869 5 месяцев назад

@@ItsameAlextrue but to be honest a prime Colby couldn’t really do anything to Leon on his worst day. He won’t be able to take him down. He won’t be able to strike with him. He won’t really be able to do anything but stand there and get hit lmao. Colby is an okay fighter but he’s not really beat anybody good in their prime. I think Leon gets Colby knocked out within the second round at latest

@ItsameAlex 5 месяцев назад

@@caseybyrne1869 if leon makes it look easy, it's because of the concussion

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

@@caseybyrne1869 I dunno man... He might take him down... I hope not but we'll find out next week

@jackunderhill4444 5 месяцев назад

Rocky’s at the wheel.

@ItsameAlex 5 месяцев назад

awesome!

@khaire6661 5 месяцев назад

Let’s go Leon. I was rooting for usman but this time let’s go bro

@tettosama 5 месяцев назад

I really want him to win against Colby because they gave him the most undeserved title shot ever in the history of UFC.

@FinnMMA 5 месяцев назад

he dit it with ease and got a huuuugee PPV check cause of Colby and the card was stacked af. Love it

@jaymac7203 5 месяцев назад

Best sport in the world!

@leedscity6881 5 месяцев назад

Is Rio a dinosaurs or something Rah this, Rah that 😂 the fook

@Moneybaggbanda 5 месяцев назад

8:19 someone dying from a guillotine choke in the back 😂💀

@bushido_warrior 5 месяцев назад

Leon's as real as they come

@ptaylor3304 5 месяцев назад

1 legend out of 2 ain’t bad

@ksenyaehorova1504 5 месяцев назад

Still don’t like him beating my guy but I love him really and he his a family guy too

@Bathingwookie 5 месяцев назад

Where did Rio expect an MMA gym to be? Some fancy stadium? 🤣

@234i9 5 месяцев назад

The UFC PI is kinda posh :P

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

😂 I guess it's just a totally different world than he's used to. Birmingham is kind of a dump, so to have a team of top level athletes there is kinda crazy

@Bathingwookie 5 месяцев назад

@@Fung-Fung kind of a dump? It’s the dump of all dumps 😂

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

@@Bathingwookie literally

@Fung-Fung 5 месяцев назад

@@234i9 there are lots of nice gyms I'm sure... But they are no where near Birmingham 😅