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.
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 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.
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
@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
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
@@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
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 👊🏼🔥
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
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. ♥️🙏
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.
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.
@@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
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 .
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 ).
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).
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.
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.
@@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
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!
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Cannot fault Leon at all. The most humble deserving champion in my eyes
Really hope he secures this one, my favorite fighter since I started watching in 2021
Him and Volk most humblest
LOL
Mans defended his belt once and he’s talking about being a 2 weight champion. So humble
@@TheBossMan2407at least he’s defended his against people from his weight class… someone’s beaten a FW twice and wants to move up
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.
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
Who cares about bbc at this point
@@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.
@@telsutton yep fair enough.
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
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
Agreed 👍🏻
Wow. Such an emotional moment when he phoned his mum when he won the belt. Nearly had me tearing up there. Amazing. Gl Leon
Leon buying his mum a shop is so wholesome 😭
What a pair of absolute legends
@ganjadan7600 A majority of Utd fans do have a lot of distain for Rio Ferdinand, whys that then?
@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
@ganjadan7600from the blue side of MCR I like Rio. Tbh I like all them from that class. Scholes, Keane, Neville, Rio
@@Mcfc2Richsame as me mate hard to hate any of them they where ballers
Leon is a legend ? Xdddd what about anderson silva gsp or jones haha
Leon is so sweet. Great person
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.
Yeah should’ve got that woodley title shot years ago if Covid didn’t happen
I like Rio vibe throughout this whole interview, very genuine, good questions as well
GREATEST HEAD KICK IN UFC HISTORY!
Can see rio is totally in awe of the grind . Athlete to athlete. Class
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
If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same
@@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
If Leon was going against Mohammed, he would make less than half what he is about to make with Covington.
Colby will get concussed just eating yogurt with a spoon and hitting his tooth by mistake@@xacto5208
Colby gonna be crotch sniffing from round 1. He has no power to trouble Leon. Leon catches him in 25 minutes and ends it.
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 👊🏼🔥
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
leons coaches speech gives me goosebumps every time
I didn’t know much about Leon Edwards before, what a decent bloke
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. ♥️🙏
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.
The best thing I've seen in ages. Rio's reactions and laughter are just golden
No ego, humble in his approach.. A man amongst men.
This video was a treat, Two legends, Leon Edwards is the man. He’s got a good shot at becoming double champ in 2024.
Damn. Never thought I'd see these two together. This is great. Both legends
I like Leon a lot man. Awesome champion
Leon might be one of the most improved fighters in the UFC.
Nah the guys just been under rated cause he’s humble
Maybe but he's been good for a while
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.
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.
@@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
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 .
Rio is absolutely superb at interviewing people. Natural. Great questions. Genuine interest and relaxed. Loved that.
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
Made me cry watching him on the phone with his mom. Well done Leon
KING ROCKY 👑
Leon should be a British icon at this point.
That clip on the phone to his mum gave me goosebumps man!!!!!! A dream came true moment
What a legend! Leon comes across some humble and hardworking!
Leon edwards is such a humble guy and a great champion and I wish him a long long reign 👑
Great piece on Rocky. Good to see Rio branching out into fight sports.
let’s go Leon!! AndStill!! Let’s go Rio more of these are needed for all gyms in the uk ✌️👌
Yaas respect to rio can tell he's an actual fighting fan
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 ).
Long overdue! Love it! Happy for the champ!!
Loving Rio's enthusiasm.
Leon's really comfortable around him.
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.
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).
I agree
I was looking forward to the food 😂....Great interview
leon is class
Damn Leon is so real man...& STILL! Colby about to be retired.
Chaos era starts next Saturday
@@EliteMMA.1the chaos era began and ended with the interim title. It’ll be a good fight but people are overestimating colby heavily
@@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
@@EliteMMA.1 literally everyone said the same thing before he rematched usman, Leon proceeded to beat him twice😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@pt5728 we will see next Saturday
What a great guy and world class yet so humble.
Come on Leon 🇯🇲. Another fight, another victory.
I read the come on in Leon’s coachs voice
C'mon Leon!
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.
Colby is getting KO'd.
Leon by 3rd round ko
What a great combo,love them both!!
8:07 Literally exactly when Leon did against Colby.
Brilliant.
I used to dislike both of them and now have appreciation and admiration for both
Rio this was fantastic man Leon and still
I wish these were longer! All the best to rocky - a true hero!
Let’s GO Champ 💪🫡
Love Leon man
Take a shot everytime Rio says "Rah" 😂
Not doing this, I want to live 😂
same as Leons saying "100 percent"
8:19 someone dying from a guillotine choke in the back 😂💀
This was great. It looked like they both had a great time.
I really hope Leon wins 💪
Let's keep championing our champion UK bro deserves more recognition for his work
Staying true to your roots have never rang so loud✊england in the house
Rio was kicking the pads like a football 🤪
Top tier content Rio needs to meet more fighter n have in-depth conversations with ballers like this on techniques
Rocky: “blood goes to the brain in these two veins” 😂😂😂
Amazing chemistry between these two ❤
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.
"Leon 100% Edwards" 👊🏿
100% 😅
The belt stays in the UK, let's go Leon👍
Certified champion. Leon the man now.
took a couple minutes to warm up, but this is quality
Ferdinand is 6’3 Leon is a massive welterweight
Best sport in the world!
Class interview
Leon KO's Colby 100% 🎉
If Colby got a concussion from that sucker punch, he might not be the same
@@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
@@caseybyrne1869 if leon makes it look easy, it's because of the concussion
@@caseybyrne1869 I dunno man... He might take him down... I hope not but we'll find out next week
What a really really likeable classy gentleman, best of luck Leon ☘️
Let's go rocky 📈🙌
he need to win an retired colby
I just became a fan. Lets go Rocky!
proud of ya leon
Leon Edwards is going to be a miracle working coach after he retires in his 50s or 60s ….who knows How long his career will last.
Brilliant Insight, great access, Love it Rio should do more of these, Tom Aspinall next
What a fight 👏
Is Rio a dinosaurs or something Rah this, Rah that 😂 the fook
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!
Shouts out Leon & Rio!!! Real Niqqas 💯💯💯 🇬🇧
Let’s go Leon. I was rooting for usman but this time let’s go bro
Rocky’s at the wheel.
Watching Leon interviews to help fall asleep
Love Leon! True champ
1 legend out of 2 ain’t bad
Leon's as real as they come
Good luck Leon ! Can’t wait for the fight
Love Leon .... Look at me now ...... Yeees headkick
Brilliant love it
Come on Leon 👊😴
Still don’t like him beating my guy but I love him really and he his a family guy too
Not rio fan but he suits this role and enjoyed this
If Leon sleeps Colby, Colby will retire. 😍
COME ON LEON U GOT IT MAN
I think Rio farted when he got chocked out 😂😂😂😂