DC & RC debate who’s next for Leon Edwards after UFC 286 [FULL SHOW] | ESPN MMA
In this week’s episode of DC & RC, the guys are back from the UK to break down UFC 286 as Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight. They also debate who should compete vs. Edwards for the welterweight title next between Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, Nate Diaz and Belal Muhammad. They also preview’s Saturday’s bantamweight main event between Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen.
0:00 Intro
1:44 Happy Birthday DC!
3:38 Edwards vs. Usman 3 Recap
11:37 Who should be next?
20:54 Gaethje vs. Fiziev Recap
27:15 What’s next for Gaethje?
32:44 Anderson Silva in UFC Hall of Fame
39:17 Vera vs. Sandhagen Preview
44:02 Tap In or Tap Out
#DCRC #UFC #UFC286
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What’s next is Dana doing a beet red face interview explaining how it’s in Leon’s best interest to “play ball” & how “he’s seen this story & it doesn’t end well”
Yeah we all seen the same thing before. Also "he is scared to fight" 🤣 even though he was calling for Colby for years and was getting ducked.
Leon Edwards was never my friend
Dana's a POS and the UFC will be better off when slappy moves on.
Leon doesn’t understand that every King has an Emperor to answer too. He will quickly lose his crown if he plays hardball.
@@natemarx4999 shutf🆙⬆️
Leon was piecing up Belal until the eye poke happened
It is easy to say that now, but we won't truly know the outcome of the situation until it has concluded, however, we have all seen what transpired before Leon became the champion. Anything is possible in a fight.
Agrees mate, yeah it was short, I get anything could have happened but from what we seen… it’s not selling second fight anytime soon
Yeah the writing was on the wall when the eye poke happened. Belal was losing terribly on points imo. Belal was not gonna win that fight
@Heath Swinson belal took that fight on short notice give him a full camp and garauntee it's not the same fight
@@naumanyounas78 yeah it is. Belal is not that good. Writing was on the wall in their last fight
Can we all say this is the most exciting Welterweight division has been in a while. It feels like when Do Bronx had his reign as champion.
Charles as champion is nothing compared to the current state of welterweight.
In every one of Charles title fights he was the underdog. It’s going to be the exact way for Leon.
@@user-nq8xq4uf7d and Colby is Islam coming in to spoil the show.
Leon's wrestler-thwarting kick-boxer style is so fun.
Charles' era was far more exciting.
44 and still looking young! Shout out DC & Birmingham stand up! I'm so proud of Leon.
0121💎👊🏽
Respect for both fighters usman& Leon both are warriors also Justin& Fizev 👏👏🔥🔥
The match nobody is talking about . That would be one of the hardest challenges for Leon … WONDERBOY! Strikers dream 🥊
Fun fight if standing, but Leon would just take WB down.
Bro nobody wants to see Wonderboy. Stop
@@Rick-bi9fw19 people do according to this comment
@@PotentSenzu unfortunately you are correct sir
@@PotentSenzu but I think ufc should do specific cards like showcase events. They have a certain amount fight nights they have to put on and they should do cards called strikers delight as the main event and co main event grapplers
Leon dethroning Usman is the best thing that's happened to the Welterweight division cuz for a few years now that division been in Noman's land and really going nowhere
The division was movin, Kamaru was just running through guys until Leon came through. What we shouldnt do is reward Colby for losing close fights to Kamaru and beating Jorge who was on a 2+ losing streak
I honestly thought Usman would beat him and then Khamzat would have been next and very likely the one who would have dethroned him but here we are
RC is getting pretty good at this ufc analysis stuff
Hes friends with DC for a reason
watch the pivot, he him
It makes me so happy and proud as an English man that a new fan the RC and a vet like Dc were hyped by our mma and our champ. I can't help but feel so proud for leon
Usman has 15 wins streak in Welterweight, GSP has 12 in Welterweight. That tells you how great Usman was.
The quality of Fighters not the number
Also gsp has way more title fights.
Almost all of GSP's fights were against great fighters while Usman fought many bad fighters it is not the same
@@fluxeorswndic Being in a title fight doesn't make you better de facto, Dan Hardy was not a better fighter than RDA who Usman beat on his way to the title just because he got a shot.
Bro stfu gsp had 12 CHAMPIONSHIP WINS. LOL you're comparing apples to peanuts.
Out of all the recent champions Dana has spoken about, Leon is the only one to memory who, instead saying they get the choice of their next opponent, basically doubling down and picking an opponent for them.
No one cares about Leon Scott
@@learnanything3266 you dumb af!
@@learnanything3266 speak for yourself. Everyone was going wild over that man
Did the same to last 3 back ups got the next shot. Colby was back up. I understand you don't like him but he number 2 in the world
Kobe is the fight weather Leon likes it or not and now people want it more than ever because it looks like the Leon is scared
Love the show!
You guys are getting better and better love this show and better yet the chemistry ❤
If Khamzat could make 170 he would probably make sense but that seems to be close to being off the table at this point. So either winner of Shavkat/Belal or winner of Burns/Masvidal. Those 2 should be the next 2 contenders.
Agreed
On your first point, and this is entirely conjecture, how would you go about testing if he can make 170? If I were Dana, I'd quietly make him the backup fighter for a high profile fight. If he makes it, you parade him out and say 'look, he can make it'. If he doesn't, you fly a high profile guy who can cut 18llb on one day's notice out and promise him a title shot for having your back. Just a random theory.
Masvidal😂 delusional
This was such a great episode boys!
How is this show still in existence..
Cause you're engaged.
Good Job RC you've come such a long way!
RC aint good. dude couldn't rem when dustin broke conor leg. lmfao... noob just benefitting off affirmative action
Biased against Colby? Bring that same energy. Hopefully Colby fires back
This episode was top tier. Both RC & DC nailed it
Belal has a storyline as well. Leon eye poked him.
We want khamzat vs colby
That's what I'm talking about. They haven't even mentioned him. I'm with you 👆🏽
What DC said about Gaethje’s feelings going into the fights is crazy.
Hope Leon sticks to his guns and doesn't take the Colby fight. Colby ducked him for years preventing him getting a title shot. It is beyond disrespectful what they are doing to him.
100% it’s also disrespectful for the active fighters in the division
DC, from the UK thank you, was thinking you were being biased on the night, you changed my mind with this interview. We miss you competing mate
It's so fun to see a man who gives analitic insights of a MMA fight better then some fighters analize fights..good to hear that RC...DC is always a joy for the ear...( And eye 👀 ok ok) but you explain things well RC your almost on my level...keep doing the good work...great job guys...best show..greetings from Amsterdam
Leon is everything a fan likes. His Rocky finish Ko . His 3 fight huge win.
I had it 49-46 Leon. I really didn’t see it as that close of a fight. I thought Leon seemed pretty dominant
DC acted like it should have went to usman
@@tannermcguire7713 he literally said he should’ve went to Leon he just thought the fence grab was a large factor lmao
Leon has a real good manager. Tim will do right by him
he'll get paid for colby. big money. tim aint dumb
It’s crazy seeing my guy RC from the same place I’m from Marrero with some solid takes on these events
RC aint good. dude couldn't rem when dustin broke conor leg. lmfao... noob just benefitting off affirmative action
I’m just glad everyone is coming around to appreciating Leon for his skills
Leon, you didn't let him bully you son....
I really wish the UFC would have treated Cormier based on his fame level back in the day and not his merit..I really wish it after hearing what he thinks about who should be next for a title shot..when a coach or manager in the future overlooks one of your kids because they’re not as popular as the other guy regardless of work quality and merit make sure to tell them that it’s how the world works
Point well made.
What a clown take. It's a sports entertainment business. You have to learn and maste both sport and entertainment aspects. Think for yourself, do you want to be a goat that nobody buys PPV for (mighty mouse) or you want to be a good fighter and amazing entertainer (McGregor) Whose fight are you more interested in? There's your answer.
How is Colby not worthy of a title shot? He has been #1 contender for years. #1 contender spot means you are next up to fight for the belt unless you have already lost twice to the champion.
@@robot9071 it's a Championship. That what the C in UFC stands for. If you only care about bad acting and tacky outfits than you should switch to WWE.
@@EvilSmonker he lost title fights twice, he has one win on a roll, hasn't beat anyone in the top 10. Don't even know how the still #2 without fighting for so long. He is literally holding the division with his cherry picking.
Good show 🥂
DC & RC I'm rocking with Ya'll 💯🫡
Happy Birthday DC you’re a GOAT brudda. Getchu some popeyes
Amazing breakdown
It blows my mind that people think Colby should be next up , what about the fighters who are actually active in the division , and don’t even get me started on Colby being a “draw” , Jorge Leon would sell much more especially with the story behind them
Check out RC with a great insight to current UFC topics. I didn’t love this show at first because I didn’t “feel” RC added much value to the show. Much respect to him with regards to sports, but I just didn’t like this show at first because of that. However, it’s actually been great watching RC evolve in the UFC community and knowledge. Good job to both of these gentlemen! DC and RC getting it done! 💪🏼
Nate could've stopped all this if he went to finish Edwards instead of pointing at him.
The producer's name is Air?
Look like leon wants to fight Dana white next. Getting those woodly flashbacks lol
This is the most Casual MMA fan show of all time.. good background audio tho
Dudes cardio and size improved allot imo also that bread and butter left leg did its thing Usman looked thicker as well but he almost looked small next to Edward's how tf is he a welterweight
Belal “nobody remembers his name” Makhachev 😂
💀
😂😂😂😂
Colby “Daddy said it’s my turn” Covington
Colby “call the cops convington”
@@jirrellj Colby “number 1 contender, future champ & nerd tear generator” Covington
This show has come so far. Thanks for the great insight and analysis! 👏
RC aint good. dude couldn't rem when dustin broke conor leg. lmfao... noob just benefitting off affirmative action
Love the show boys, saw u both at the O2. Me and my wife were there screaming our heads off. Love Justin, my joint first fav fighter with Dustin. Just wanted to say Dustin is equally as exciting as Justin.
Colby was sharp…the rose velvet jacket and cream pants and shirt was on point! RC stop hating 👏🏾🙌🏾
DC is the best but since he feel so young can we get one more fight
Justin and Dustin both should get a chance at the belt they deserve it.
Yeah it's a weird situation right now because i wanna see them fight eachother again, which will most likely happen, but i don't want either of them to lose.
That's exactly how I feel
Belal "Please don't forget about me" Muhammad
Put Gaethje back into an immediate title shot next. Based on principle. Just to show the other fighters that if you show up and fight as consistently good as Gaethje, then you get 3 straight title fights. Then let Gaethje retire. Probably don't put him in with Poirier in another war, because it won't actually prove anything.
Thats a beautiful idea I wish they would reward fighters like Justin more like this because of a the effort they've given us over the years. These types fighters give everything to the sport its the least they deserve.
DC really had to bring up Anderson Silvia’s asterisks regarding his HOF eligibility. After all he’s done, wow.
I mean he did get caught with steroids
@@letmegetuhhh3959 only after broke his leg
@@xavierb9061 nah there's actually an old episode of something where silva shows his house and there's a lot of stuff that's speculated to be steroids. It's possible he only juiced to help heal but the stuff he was caught with, methyltesosterone, wouldn't have a massive impact in his leg healing.
Colby ran so fast from khamzat 😂😂😂
Colby doesn't fight at 185 tho 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@strawhatJ casual
That’s the dumbest comment ever. The dude missed weight by 9 pounds. Why would Covington go through a full training camp and then risk his opponent not even being a professional.
@@degui1224 actually, you’re the casual for saying that because he’s not lying
@@youtubeconnollyfamily colby dodging tough fights
The saying is "Snatch victory, from the jaws of defeat".
Wonderboy vs Edwards is the fight.
Usman, and everyone, knew Leon was seeing up for the head. It made Usman be so responsible that it opened up the body and legs.
In the second fight … Leon snatched victory from his jaws with da feet .. i mean from the jaws of defeat
It would be easy to say that Colby is undeserving of the title shot being so inactive, but it's also easy to say that Colby can pretty easily beat everyone else whom might be deserving of the title shot. Usman n Colby been the best in the division hands down as well as Leon. Colby would be reigning champion if Usman wasn't in the division. You can't say a person is undeserving if he can and will beat the champion. Making Colby fight others first is silly cus he cleans the floor with all of em.
I am happy Colby to get it, but Leon vs Wonderboy would be the coolest for the fight itself. WB needs to speak up.
Wb has a better case to fight for the title than colby lol
DC being happy his golf swing looks just like Chuck's had me dying!! Tbf Charles's swing looks 1,000x better than the herky jerky swing he used to have lol, but hes old enough to be DCs dad (and 2 hip replacements) so I wouldn't be bragging about having the same swing 🤣🤣 Love the show fellas, yall always bring the positive energy and fun!!
Didn't we just do this with Leon just a few years ago when Colby got beat by Usman and said Leon wasn't a big enough name
Exactly
We all want Colby vs Leon Scott 🤣
No we don’t, not next anyway , unless he beats someone
@@chappbandz Yes we do. Colby deserves the title shot.
Yes Sir.
@@Hispanicfromanothaplanet cus he beat who? If you really look at his record, it’s not that good. Old robby , old RDA, already defeated Woodley and Maia. Who even knows the other guys? Who are they like 7 guys with no name. Deserves? If you want him to fight for the belt just say that . Don’t bring the word Deserve into it. That’s a lie . He got 2 chances and lost. Get Real
get ready for dana going “if he doesn’t want to fight we can’t make him”
Daniel "but the reality is" Cormier
Dana doesn’t believe Jorge will beat burns and with good reason. that’s why he’s trying to get Leon to fight colby, it’s the next biggest fight for the ww division unless maybe khamzat fights for the belt but I don’t think they 100 percent trust that he can make weight
Opposite doesnt want masvidal leon title fight. Encourages jumping ppl. Why colby has shot
@@xavierb9061 doubt Dana cares about that, the most deserving doesn’t always get the title shot if that was the case belal would get it, and its never really gone off the ranking
@@jackflamas6994 jumping...sucker punch
If Do Bronx wins i belive he should get his re-match. He defended the strap against 3 killers back to back to back.
Shout out to corporate air
Wait; Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark just randomly in St. James's Park. That's so weird.
Yeah that 10-8 3rd round is crazy but also, how do you give Gaethje round 1???
People were mistaking RC for Idris "handsomest man on the planet" Elba?? Good on you RC.
The idea of Colby getting a shot is just insulting. Dude has done nothing to deserve it.
Yes sir
No, but he is the best seller
23:09 one 100% RC, that’s what happened. Happened to me while watching as well. Honestly the two rounds were close and you could have given fisiev the first. Not mad he got the second either but then 💥 he got lit in the third. 🤷♂️
Usman looked like he did slow down to me.
Let’s do Dustin VS Justin Please DC AND RC to UFC
I got nothing against Edwards but he is just not the best in the welter weight division.. he obviously did his home work on Usman and learned from their first fight which is quite and accomplishment.. I just can't see him holding that belt for long..
Let Leon pick his next bro how many people he fought before a title come Dana Colby after Jorge because they got history its not like he asking for a weak fighter
Covington gets belt, loses it to Chimaev and he defends it 6 times and eventually loses it to Ian Garry... you heard it here first
Chimaev can’t make weight they did a private weight cut and that’s why he’s officially a middleweight
Don't forget Khazmat. I keep hearing you all say Gilbert Burns but didn't he get beat by Khazmat
The judges beat Gilbert because "the reality is"😂 Gilbert won that.
I be sweating watching at home lol
Hbd DC my Aries/Louisianan🐊 brother 💯 need more likes on this episode ppl
DC is a lot like Charles Barkley in his TV persona
Dc needs to fix his picture in the background, my brain can't take it
32:21 weird transition there bud
Edward looks like an Astronaut in the thumbnail 👨🏽🚀
colby dont deserve it but if he's gonna get the shot he gotta drop them charges on masvidal
Love u DC
Leon said it best, there are other fighters out there deserving a shot first. The UFC wants Colby for the MONEY, he did not earn it. For me as an MMA fan before UFC 1, it is a take away for the UFC to chase money. Congrats Leon, class act for refusing to sign a contract. Stay the course. Colby insulting Khamzat is a dangerous think to do. I want him to fight Colby and carry Colby over to where Dana is deliver him as he did the other.
Wassup why no show this week??
Colby VS Belal for next in line after Shavkat VS Khamzat
Why are they saying that Colby “hasn’t fought in 2 years” bro fought last March
Was waiting for this one. God bless.
Maybe the judge was collecting checks but when he realized his lone scorecard couldn't swing it for the betters he had to course correct.
wow it literally came down 1 point from the first judge scoring the 3rd for Leon even tho a point got deducted, had he also scored the round a 10-8 then it would ahve been 47-47 and it would have been a majority draw. Still not giving Usman the belt but better than a loss. Crazy how close that was.
The winner of Gaethje vs Poirier gets the pole position for the title after Islam vs Beneil/Oliveira - fight would make sense
Definitely. No need to have islam jump to 170 rn, he has at least 5 good contenders to defend that belt against. After that lets see him move up
I love you boys!
Happy Birthday DC
Wait for the results of Burns vs Masvidal and Belal vs whoever. That's what it should have happened anyway. THAT'S why you don't book a match after a fight. Especially without negotiating with the Champion. Dana has been dropping the ball a lot lately. He did the same thing with the Perth Card and the co-main fell through because of it.
Why is nobody mentioning a possible Gaethje vs Edwards Welterweight title? That seems like the solution to every problem we have. Belal already gave up against Leon, so he is absolutely dq’ed from a rematch.
Probably because, with no belt, you can't challenge other division champ
DC you ever address your boss lying about not putting the belt around Francis went he beat ciryl and how weak that move was?
DC said Dustin has only won his last 1 fight whereas Justin has now won 2? That's wrong because Justin lost to olives last time before this weekend
Imagine if the Charlotte Hornets won the eastern conference and the nba was like, “nope. You go home. You’re not “sexy” enough to compete for a ring.” They’d lose all legitimacy. But for some reason us mma fans let this slide.