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

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 www.youtube.com/@UpFrontWithSimonJordan. Warning: This episode may contain strong language and references to violence. Listener discretion advised. Remember, 18+ for gambling responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices