"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
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.
Subscribe now for the full episode and head to channel.
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?
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.
Subscribe now for the full episode and head to channel.
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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