Leon has been getting a lot of hate

[TerraRayzing]

Not for his boring fight style but his attitude over the past few years and I kinda agree. Don't hate the guy but it was weird when he said that Belal didn't deserve a shot despite being in the same position as Belal not too long ago.
And idk, every time he underperforms or losses, he has an excuse. He won the Usman rematch but said it was his worst showing because of the altitude and then fought no different in the rematch. Had a staring match up Colby who barely did anything and excuses galore against Belal.
Brady also said that he and his team were salty when he went over to pay his respect.
Leon lowkey does seem kind of an annoying guy, ngl.

 

[moosaev]

I've always felt this way about him, Leon is a prick.

And yes, the thing that really made me dislike him was how he said Belal doesn't deserve the TS when everyone and their mom knew that Belal deserved the shot,...classic draw bridge mentality. Just an arrogant, entitled guy with a chip on his shoulder. And you'd think after a humbling loss to Belal he'd have just a little humility,..nope, still talkin shit about Belal. Good riddance to Leon, he was an unpleasant character.

 

[TerraRayzing]

I've always felt this way about him, Leon is a prick.

And yes, the thing that really made me dislike him was how he said Belal doesn't deserve the TS when everyone and their mom knew that Belal deserved the shot,...classic draw bridge mentality. Just an arrogant, entitled guy with a chip on his shoulder. Unpleasant character.

Agreed. There are videos of him crying about not getting a title shot and then he completely ignores Belal who, imo, had beaten better competition that Leon did.
That Usman KO might have added to his ego too.

 

[Simple Southerner]

 

[JustOnce]

It's always this way. No one cared about Ank(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/ankalaev-is-one-of-the-most-unique-fighters-of-all-time.4344285/) . But when he beat Poatan, oh Poatan sucks. No one cared about Brady(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/sean-khamzat-slayer-brady-bandwaggon-hop-in.4215131/) , but when he beat Leon, oh Leon sucks.

The only reason that Leon lost is that at the end of the day, he seems like he never had the grappling you need to compete against the best grapplers/wrestlers. Colby was well past it and so was Usman in the second fight and Usman was steamrolling Leon after the first round in the first fight.

But you gotta say things like this before the fight. I thought if Leon was making shit up about having an off day against Belal in the morning, Brady was going to run over him and sub him within three, so I think I was close. But, you can't look past Leon who beat Usman twice and Colby either.

If Leon was big enough and strong enough, he probably would've been able to beat Brady and Belal. It turns out he was nowhere close. And no one could tell for sure if Leon really was having an off day against Belal, which was why this was a close fight on paper.

Now did he mentally break? Probably. But that's not why he lost and it's so funny when people all the time shit on the opponent then just flip flop right after when they lose to that 'shitty' opponent.

 

[moosaev]

Agreed. There are videos of him crying about not getting a title shot and then he completely ignores Belal who, imo, had beaten better competition that Leon did.
That Usman KO might have added to his ego too.

Another thing i don't respect is how he went into hiding for months after losing to Belal. Just a weak character.

 

[burningspear]

Dont be too hard on him, you need money fights in the UFC to secure your future.

 

[moosaev]

It's always this way. No one cared about Ank(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/ankalaev-is-one-of-the-most-unique-fighters-of-all-time.4344285/) . But when he beat Poatan, oh Poatan sucks. No one cared about Brady(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/sean-khamzat-slayer-brady-bandwaggon-hop-in.4215131/) , but when he beat Leon, oh Leon sucks.

The only reason that Leon lost is that at the end of the day, he seems like he never had the grappling you need to compete against the best grapplers/wrestlers. Colby was well past it and so was Usman in the second fight and Usman was steamrolling Leon after the first round in the first fight.

But you gotta say things like this before the fight. I thought if Leon was making shit up about having an off day against Belal in the morning, Brady was going to run over him and sub him within three, so I think I was close. But, you can't look past Leon who beat Usman twice and Colby either. If Leon was big enough and strong enough, he probably would've been able to beat Brady and Belal. It turns out he was nowhere close. And no one could tell for sure if Leon really was having an off day against Belal, which was why this was a close fight on paper.

Now did he mentally break? Probably. But that's not why he lost and it's so funny when people all the time shit on the opponent then just flip flop right after when they lose to that 'shitty' opponent.

I think this is different, people are turning on Leon for his behavior not just his performances. Belal said he's a jerk, Sean Brady said he's a jerk, his behavior indicates he's a jerk. More people are pointing this out now because Brady talked about it. People ignored it when Belal said the same stuff because they hate belal lol.

 

[JustOnce]

I think this is different, people are turning on Leon for his behavior not just his performances. Belal said he's a jerk, Sean Brady said he's a jerk, his behavior indicates he's a jerk. More people are pointing this out now because Brady talked about it. People ignored it when Belal said the same stuff because they hate belal lol.

lmao they do hate Belal lol

I don't know I don't care enough about Leon to spend a moment to think about if he's a dick or not lol but I guess you may have a good point lol

 

[TerraRayzing]

Another thing i don't respect is how he went into hiding for months after losing to Belal. Just a weak character.

And came back with a mumbling 'I beat him ten times out of ten times' cope, with Ariel hyping him up lmao.

 

[TerraRayzing]

It's always this way. No one cared about Ank(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/ankalaev-is-one-of-the-most-unique-fighters-of-all-time.4344285/) . But when he beat Poatan, oh Poatan sucks. No one cared about Brady(example: https://forums.sherdog.com/threads/sean-khamzat-slayer-brady-bandwaggon-hop-in.4215131/) , but when he beat Leon, oh Leon sucks.

The only reason that Leon lost is that at the end of the day, he seems like he never had the grappling you need to compete against the best grapplers/wrestlers. Colby was well past it and so was Usman in the second fight and Usman was steamrolling Leon after the first round in the first fight.

But you gotta say things like this before the fight. I thought if Leon was making shit up about having an off day against Belal in the morning, Brady was going to run over him and sub him within three, so I think I was close. But, you can't look past Leon who beat Usman twice and Colby either.

If Leon was big enough and strong enough, he probably would've been able to beat Brady and Belal. It turns out he was nowhere close. And no one could tell for sure if Leon really was having an off day against Belal, which was why this was a close fight on paper.

Now did he mentally break? Probably. But that's not why he lost and it's so funny when people all the time shit on the opponent then just flip flop right after when they lose to that 'shitty' opponent.

He's obviously a good fighter but imo, he has been lucky. Both Belal and Sean showed that he can't handle a dog-fight and the two guys he defended against, Usman and Colby, known for being pressure wrestlers, just weren't there against him.
Colby was like you said, out of his prime and had an injury.
Usman was beating him until the KO and the trilogy was way too soon but even then, whenever Usman pressure Leon, guy had little idea what to do.

 

[Tweak896]

Leon has so many negatives, how often he fights, when he fights how little he bothers beyond point fighting, how little he even throws, how bad his resume really is.

wins:
Colby- never won a fight after Masvidal in 2022, hasn't won 2 in a row since 2018
Usman- knees have been known to be shot, hasn't won since 2021, basically retired
Nate Diaz- almost finished leon, but 2-4 since 2016, only beating Conor and Tony
RDA- basically retired, was never a great WW, 3-5 since Leon
Gunnar- 2-2 since Leon, should be LW
Ceronne- 3-6 since Leon, should be LW (retired)

So basically he has no good wins, that's everyone he beat since 2018. I see no one on that list that was really great.

He's only fought Belal (c), Usman (#4), Colby (#9) of the current top 15 and only 5 fights since 2021. He'll be lucky if Usman or Colby get another W again.

 

[HHJ]

Agreed. There are videos of him crying about not getting a title shot and then he completely ignores Belal who, imo, had beaten better competition that Leon did.

I got alot of shit for pointing that out while Leon was champ.


Leon was acting like he was fuckin McGregor or something

 

[TerraRayzing]

I got alot of shit for pointing that out while Leon was champ.


Leon was acting like he was fuckin McGregor or something

Right?? Cheated like Conor too in the trilogy fight, lmao.
The Leon lovefest era was annoying. Anyone calling out his numerous fouls against Usman was a salty hater.

 

[Harlekin]

Landing a combined 3 punches in the last 3 rounds.
I wonder why

 

[CroCopsLHK]

Leon is a fine fighter. Still top 10 (top 5?) In WW right now

But there's a stereotype that English fighters aren't good wrestlers. I know Bisping was decent but maybe he's an outlier

Or maybe Belal and Brady are having their time right now. I know Brady in particular may have put on the performance of his life

And yeah maybe Leon has been acting like a dick. Always? Still the amount of people hating on Edwards and saying he has no heart is a little annoying. I know Brady and Belal said he was an asshole and they can have that

But as a fan I saw him get "bullied" humiliated and destroyed in the main event last week. If I really didn't like the guy I'd say that's punishment enough. No need to keep kicking him while he's down

 

[RockyLockridge]

Good riddance to Leon, he was an unpleasant character.

and most importantly a borring af fighter

 

[DoctorStoppage]

Leon has so many negatives, how often he fights, when he fights how little he bothers beyond point fighting, how little he even throws, how bad his resume really is.

wins:
Colby- never won a fight after Masvidal in 2022, hasn't won 2 in a row since 2018
Usman- knees have been known to be shot, hasn't won since 2021, basically retired
Nate Diaz- almost finished leon, but 2-4 since 2016, only beating Conor and Tony
RDA- basically retired, was never a great WW, 3-5 since Leon
Gunnar- 2-2 since Leon, should be LW
Ceronne- 3-6 since Leon, should be LW (retired)

So basically he has no good wins, that's everyone he beat since 2018. I see no one on that list that was really great.

He's only fought Belal (c), Usman (#4), Colby (#9) of the current top 15 and only 5 fights since 2021. He'll be lucky if Usman or Colby get another W again.

Hit the nail on the head.

 

[joy2day]

He pokes eyes intentionally.

 

[xhaydenx]

He's boring, always mumbles out dumb excuses, and him and his team are a bunch of dickheads.