Leon Edwards needs no introduction in today’s professional mixed martial arts scene. The English fighter made his debut in 2011 and spent the initial phase of his career competing in multiple professional mixed martial arts organizations. He joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2014 and has ever since been a regular competitor in the promotion’s welterweight division.
Leon Edwards compiled an impressive fight resume before becoming a part of the UFC. He won the BAMMA welterweight title on May 5, 2014, at BAMMA 15 against Wayne Murrie by defeating him with a third-round round submission to become the champion. Edwards defended the title once against Shaun Taylor at BAMMA 16 by handing him a third-round TKO defeat. He left BAMMA and signed a contract with the UFC after the fight in 2014.
After becoming a part of the elite UFC, Leon Edwards proved to be as good as advertised. Aside from a few hiccups, he has remained unassailable in most part of his career in the promotion. Leon Edwards witnessed his career reaching its pinnacle when he delivered a shocking knockout defeat to Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 to become the UFC’s welterweight champion.
Leon Edwards’ Losses
Leon Edwards has suffered three losses in his professional career as of July 2024. Read about his professional losses below:
Delroy McDowell vs. Leon Edwards
Delroy McDowell and Leon Edwards squared off against each other at Fight UK MMA: Fight UK 6 on February 25, 2012, in a welterweight showdown. Edwards was disqualified in the bout after he landed an illegal knee on McDowell. He lost the fight by disqualification.
Claudio Silva vs. Leon Edwards
Claudio Silva welcomed Leon Edwards in the octagon on his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux on November 8, 2014. After a close fight, the judges adjudged Silva as the winner by split decision resulting in the second professional loss of Edwards.
Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards faced Kamaru Usman at UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 on December 19, 2015. Edwards suffered a unanimous decision defeat in the fight and as of July 2024, it remains the third loss of his professional career.
FAQs on Leon Edwards losses
A. Leon Edwards has suffered three professional losses as of July 2024.
A. Yes, he defeated Edwards on December 19, 2015.
A. He has defeated Kamaru Usman two times as of July 2024.
A. He has two title defenses as of July 2024.
A. He has a reach of 74 inches.
