English mixed martial artist Leon Edwards was born in Jamaica on August 25, 1991. He is the former UFC welterweight champion of the promotion. 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 Sean Brady for his upcoming bout at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady on March 22, 2025, at the O2 Arena in London, England.
| Stats | Leon Edwards | Sean Brady |
| MMA Record | 22-4-0 (1NC) | 17-1-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Welterweight) | 1 | 5 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | English | American |
| Age | 33 | 32 |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Reach | 74 in | 72 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 55% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 36% | 52% |
| Takedown Defense | 65% | 85% |
| Win Streak (Active) | - | 2 |
| MMA Debut | 2011 | 2014 |
Leon Edwards's Last Fight
In his most recent outing to the octagon, Leon Edwards locked horns with Belal Muhammad and lost the bout via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard. He also lost his UFC welterweight title to Muhammad.
Also Read: When did Leon Edwards win the belt?
*Last updated on March 19, 2025.
FAQs On Leon Edwards Next Fight
A. He will return to action on March 22, 2025.
A. Leon Edwards will face Sean Brady in his next fight.
A. He is 33 years old.
A. He is 32 years old.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 22 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no-contest.
