Leon Edwards Octagon Interview | Ufc 296

Ladies and gentlemen, after five intense rounds, we go to the judges' scorecards for a decision. All three judges score this contest 49-46 for the winner by unanimous decision and still the Undisputed UFC welterweight champion of the world, Leon "Lucky" Edwards.

A Different Kind of Fight

This was an interesting fight in that what we got out of Kobe was not the same that we've seen before. It wasn't reckless, he didn't come charging after you and try to put the pace on you. Instead, it seemed like you wanted to prove a point by grappling with him in moments.

Leon Edwards shares his thoughts on the fight, "100% I know was a better athlete. You know, all training camp everyone kept going on about his cardio. So I wanted to control the distance and match with technique and range to shut him down."

Overcoming Emotional Challenges

There was one moment that was very emotional for me. This guy used my dad's death as entertainment. He used my dad's murder as entertainment and it took a lot for me to calm down, stay focused, and come into this fight. Despite the emotional challenges, Leon Edwards managed to stay focused and dominate the fight.

Leon reflects on this difficult moment, "That back after the press conference went backstage I was crying cuz just for the rage that you can't use my dad's death as entertainment that's what he did you know like to this day it still breaks my heart he got murdered and he said my dad should Brandon."

The Champion's Mindset

Even though Leon dominated the fight and retained his title, there is still a sense of disappointment in not being able to finish his opponent. He shares his thoughts on this, "I feel like I was much better athlete than technician had I had a few scenarios and I could have gone for the choke and finish it."

In conclusion, despite facing emotional challenges and an opponent who tried to use personal tragedy against him, Leon Edwards showed resilience and determination in retaining his title as the welterweight champion of the world.

In summary, Leon Edwards' victory is not just about winning a fight but also about overcoming personal challenges and maintaining composure in the face of adversity. His ability to stay focused and dominate the fight showcases his true champion mindset. Congratulations to Leon Edwards for retaining his title as the UFC welterweight champion of the world