Leon Edwards
| Age | 34 |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight Class | Welterweight |
Leon Edwards is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 22 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws
Professional Career Statistics
| Pro Record | 22-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 9 months, 16 days |
| Rounds Fought | 77.6 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 2.0 |
| Longest Layoff | 1 year, 10 months, 23 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 4 weeks, 0 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 7 | 3 | 12 | |
| Losses | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Finish Rate | 45.5% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 20.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 54.5% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 60.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 31.8% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 13.6% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 20.0% |
Win Method
Loss Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 08 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 08 |
| Fastest SUB | 02:10 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 2.8 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 13:47 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 3.4 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | 16:51 |
Finish Rounds
Finished Rounds
Official Professional MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 11/15/2025 |
Unknown
(22-5-0) |
Carlos Prates
(22-7-0) |
WW |
Unknown
UFC 322: DELLA MADDALENA vs MAKHACHEV |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/22/2025 |
L
(22-4-0) |
Sean Brady
(18-1-0) |
WW
( 171.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Submission
(Guillotine Choke)
UFC FN ON ESPN 183: EDWARDS vs BRADY |
4 | 01:39 | |
| OFF | 07/27/2024 |
L
(22-3-0) |
Belal Muhammad
(24-4-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 169.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 304: EDWARDS VS MUHAMMAD 2 |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 12/16/2023 |
W
(21-3-0) |
Colby Covington
(17-5-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 169.5 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 296: EDWARDS vs COVINGTON |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 03/18/2023 |
W
(20-3-0) |
Kamaru Usman
(21-4-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Majority Decision)
UFC 286: EDWARDS vs USMAN 3 |
5 | 05:00 |
|
| OFF | 08/20/2022 |
W
(19-3-0) |
Kamaru Usman
(21-4-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
KO
(Kick)
UFC 278: USMAN vs EDWARDS |
4 | 04:04 |
|
| OFF | 06/12/2021 |
W
(18-3-0) |
Nate Diaz
(21-13-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC 263: ADESANYA vs VETTORI |
5 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/13/2021 |
Unknown
(18-3-0) |
Belal Muhammad
(24-4-0) |
WW
( 170.5 vs. 170.0 ) |
No Contest
UFC FN 66 ON ESPN: EDWARDS vs MUHAMMAD |
2 | 00:18 | |
| OFF | 07/20/2019 |
W
(17-3-0) |
Rafael Dos Anjos
(32-17-0) |
WW
( 171.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC on ESPN 4 |
5 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/16/2019 |
W
(16-3-0) |
Gunnar Nelson
(19-6-1) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.5 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC on ESPN+ #5 |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 06/23/2018 |
W
(15-3-0) |
Donald Cerrone
(36-17-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: CERRONE vs. EDWARDS |
5 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/17/2018 |
W
(14-3-0) |
Peter Sobotta
(17-8-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
TKO/RSC
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov |
3 | 04:59 | |
| OFF | 09/02/2017 |
W
(13-3-0) |
Bryan Barberena
(18-12-0) |
WW
( 168.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: VOLKOV vs. STRUVE |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 03/18/2017 |
W
(12-3-0) |
Vicente Luque
(23-12-1) |
WW
( 169.0 vs. 169.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 10/08/2016 |
W
(11-3-0) |
Albert Tumenov
(23-6-0) |
WW
( 169.0 vs. 169.0 ) |
Submission
(Rear Naked Choke)
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson |
3 | 03:01 | |
| OFF | 05/08/2016 |
W
(10-3-0) |
Dominic Waters
(10-6-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night: Overeem VS. Arlovski |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| OFF | 12/19/2015 |
L
(10-2-0) |
Kamaru Usman
(21-4-0) |
WW
( 171.0 vs. 171.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC on FOX 17: Cerrone vs Dos Anjos |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 07/18/2015 |
W
(9-2-0) |
Pawel Pawlak
(24-4-1) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night 72: Bisping vs Leites |
3 | 05:00 | |
| OFF | 04/11/2015 |
W
(8-2-0) |
Seth Baczynski
(19-16-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
KO
UFC Fight Night 64: CroCop vs Gonzaga |
1 | 00:08 | |
| OFF | 11/08/2014 |
L
(8-1-0) |
Claudio Silva
(14-4-0) |
WW
( 170.0 vs. 170.0 ) |
Decision
(Split Decision)
UFC Fight Night 56: Manuwa vs Rua |
3 | 05:00 | |
| NRB | 09/13/2014 |
W
(7-1-0) |
Shaun Taylor
(5-2-0) |
KO
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 16 |
3 | 03:30 | ||
| NRB | 04/05/2014 |
W
(6-1-0) |
Wayne Murray
(17-5-1) |
Submission
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 15 |
1 | 03:13 | ||
| NRB | 12/14/2013 |
W
(5-1-0) |
Wendle Lewis
(9-5-0) |
KO
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 14 |
1 | 01:20 | ||
| NRB | 09/14/2013 |
W
(4-1-0) |
Adam Boussif
(8-6-0) |
Submission
(Arm Triangle Choke)
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 13 |
1 | 02:10 | ||
| NRB | 12/01/2012 |
W
(3-1-0) |
Jonny Bilton
(4-2-0) |
WW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage)
British Association of Mixed Martial Arts 11 |
2 | 03:49 | |
| NRB | 11/03/2012 |
W
(2-1-0) |
Craig White
(14-12-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Strength and Honour 14 |
3 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 02/25/2012 |
L
(2-0-0) |
Delroy McDowell
(3-0-0) |
WW |
Disqualification
Fight UK 6 |
3 | 02:40 | |
| NRB | 11/19/2011 |
W
(1-0-0) |
Pawel Zwiefka
(0-1-0) |
Decision
(Unanimous Decision)
Fight UK 5 |
2 | 05:00 | ||
| NRB | 06/05/2011 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Damian Zlotnicki
(1-1-0) |
WW |
TKO/RSC
(Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Fight UK 4 |
1 | 02:15 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |
Amateur Career Statistics
| AM Record | 2-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) |
|---|---|
| Career Length | 11 months, 16 days |
| Rounds Fought | 1.0 |
| Avg. Fights/Year | 2.2 |
| Longest Layoff | 11 months, 16 days |
| Quickest Turnaround | 11 months, 16 days |
Record BreakDown
| - | KO/TKO | SUB | DEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wins | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Losses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Finish Rate | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Finished Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Loss by Decision Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by KO Rate | 50.0% |
| Loss by KO Rate | 0.0% |
| Win by SUB Rate | 50.0% |
| Loss by SUB Rate | 0.0% |
Win Method
Quick Hits
| Fastest Win | 08 |
|---|---|
| Fastest KO | 08 |
| Fastest SUB | 03 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ws) | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ws) | 01:34 |
| Ave. Rounds (Ls) | 0.0 |
| Ave. Length of Fight (Ls) | - |
Finish Rounds
Official Amateur MMA Fight Record
| Date | Opponent | Weightclass | Method | Round | Time | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRB | 03/19/2011 |
W
(1-0-0) |
Jamie Hughes
(3-2-0) |
KO
Budo Fighting Championships 1 |
1 | 00:08 | ||
| NRB | 03/19/2011 |
Unknown
(1-0-0) |
Scott Kimblin
(2-1-0) |
No Contest
Budo Fighting Championships 1 |
1 | 02:00 | ||
| NRB | 04/03/2010 |
W
(0-0-0) |
Carl Booth
(4-2-0) |
Submission
(Arm Bar)
Bushido Challenge 2 - A New Dawn |
1 | 03:00 |
|
* Bouts marked with 'OFF' denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission. Bouts marked with an SB denote bouts overseen by a duly-recognized sanctioning organization. Bouts marked NRB denote non-regulated bouts. * Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record * Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class |