News Leon Edwards wins MMA Junkie comeback of the year award

[BoxerMaurits]

Well deserved imo

 

[Midget Boxer]

Nate diaz deserved it for almost knocking him out

 

[BakaSurvivor]

Someone said Jiri should have gotten it. HOW tho?

 

[ferrisjso]

I thought Leon had won 10 fights in a row. I thought this award is supposed to be for cinderella types.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

This knockout, no one expected. It is well deserved.

 

[Goodfella86]

Leon's KO is one of the greatest moments ever, but, imo, it wasn't the best comeback or Knockout. The fact that it was a serious contender in both categories (as well as Upset) is what makes it one of the best moments ever.

I think Schnell had the best comeback, and I think Chandler had the best KO.

 

[BoxerMaurits]

Someone said Jiri should have gotten it. HOW tho?

Well Glover was on his way to winning that fight going into the fifth before he got finished, but Jiri wasn’t getting outclassed or something.
So wouldn’t call that a comeback indeed (but only watching the last round it was a great comeback, yes)

 

[Kb7]

Nate diaz deserved it for almost knocking him out

Story of Nate Diazs life, his name should be olak.

 

[Rorschachxx]

It was def. unexpected and carries more weight than most others since it KO'd the #1 P4P fighter and won Leon the title.

I'd say fair, though Matt Schnell comeback was wild considering he was hurt multiple times.

 

[BonyAcaiNogueiraBrothers]

Look at him now, LOOK AT HIM NOW...!!!

Also goddamn man people are really loving these "NEWS" tags tonight after the Dana White and Phil Barroni shit going megathread worthy.

 

[World eater]

Not only was the kick KO unexpected, it also ended Usman's crazy undefeated run in the UFC that was threatening to dethrone Silva from position #1. Absolutely deserved.

 

[BakaSurvivor]

Well Glover was on his way to winning that fight going into the fifth before he got finished, but Jiri wasn’t getting outclassed or something.
So wouldn’t call that a comeback indeed (but only watching the last round it was a great comeback, yes)

I mean I felt the fight was pretty competitive. Maybe in the particular round, Glover was on his way to win but it wasn't a domination by either guy. EVERYONE thought Leon was quitting

 

[Midget Boxer]

Story of Nate Diazs life, his name should be olak.

Wtf?!?!?!?

 

[SuperAlly]

Just here for all the threatened Americans who can’t handle a Brit getting a bit of success

 

[BonyAcaiNogueiraBrothers]

Just here for all the threatened Americans who can’t handle a Brit getting a bit of success

Why you guys gotta make this a nationality thing? Nobody here hates fucking Brits.

They hate Russians

 

[Kb7]

Wtf?!?!?!?

Didn't get the reference?

Do yourself a favor, search on a streaming service for Apocalypto by Mel Gibson. You wont be disappointed.

Anyways back to the thread, Leon deserved it.

 

[MMAProfessional]

Someone said Jiri should have gotten it. HOW tho?

Not sure how Leon gets it. Fighter of the year? Possibly. Dude has been hunting for the title and winning forever but I guess it's how you define a comeback.

 

[BakaSurvivor]

Not sure how Leon gets it. Fighter of the year? Possibly. Dude has been hunting for the title and winning forever but I guess it's how you define a comeback.

I think there were better comebacks for sure but I think everything that happened in the Kamaru fight and how Kamaru was about to tie/beat Silvas record made it a bit more hyped i guess. Leon also looked so unmotivated during the last couple rounds.

 

[wrestlefan]

I'd give it to Dana, I thought his wife had him.

 

[Ghostoftheville]

He was on the verge of losing his long waited title shot. Down on all cards with no hope of winning and with less than a minute left he uncorked a head kick ko to become champ.

Movies are made with that ending, it's a hell of a comeback