English mixed martial artist Leon Edwards was born in Jamaica on August 25, 1991. He is the current UFC Welterweight Champion and competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Leon Edwards scripted a fabulous victory in his favor at UFC 278 when he knocked out the then-welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman, in the closing moments of the fifth round of their bout. After being outworked for the majority of the fight, he managed to find the opening to deliver a vicious head-kick KO with just a minute to go in the final round to become the new welterweight champion of the UFC.
Leon Edwards returned to action at UFC 286 in a rematch with Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title. The duo had fought twice before this showdown and were evenly poised before entering the bout. Edwards successfully defended his championship by beating the former champion, Kamaru Usman, by a unanimous decision. Leon Edwards faced Colby Covington at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023, in a welterweight title bout and defended his championship successfully by defeating him via unanimous decision.
Leon Edwards Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Leon Edwards will lock horns with Belal Muhammad in his upcoming fight on July 27, 2024, at the Co-op Live, Machester, England. He will headline the UFC 304 along with Belal Muhammad in a high-octane welterweight title showdown.
Leon Edwards Record
Leon Edwards holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest as of July 2024.
| 26 matches | 22 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 12 | 2 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Belal Muhammad Record
Belal Muhammad has a professional record of 23 wins, three losses, and 1 no-contest as of July 2024.
| 27 matches | 23 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 17 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Leon Edwards Last Fight
In his most recent outing to the octagon, Leon Edwards locked horns with Colby Covington on December 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA, at UFC 296. The duo headlined the main event of the pay-per-view event, as the welterweight championship was on the line. This was Leon Edwards' second title defense, whereas his opponent, Colby Covington, was returning to the octagon after March 2022. Edwards retained his championship by beating him via unanimous decision.
Last updated on July 21, 2024
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FAQs On Leon Edwards Next Fight
A. He will return to action on July 27, 2024.
A. Leon Edwards will face Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in his next fight.
A. He is 32 years old.
A. He is 35 years old.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 22 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest.
