Leon Edwards

"Rocky"

22-6-0#8Welterweight★ 2bonuses

United KingdomLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Carlos Prates · TKO · Nov 15, 2025

22-6-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Carlos PratesTKO · R2 1:28

UFCVeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev·November 15, 2025

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Leon Edwards holds a professional MMA record of 22-6-0. Edwards has won 22 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 12 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Edwards lands 2.60 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 1.25 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: November 15, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Aug 25, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica

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Career history

LOSS
vs Carlos Prates
VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev· Nov 15, 2025· Welterweight· 22-6 vs 23-7
TKO
R2 · 1:28
LOSS
vs Sean Brady
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady· Mar 22, 2025· Welterweight· 22-5 vs 18-1
SUB
R4 · 1:39
LOSS
vs Belal MuhammadTitle bout
UFC 304: Edwards vs Muhammad 2· Jul 28, 2024· Welterweight· 22-4 vs 24-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Colby Covington×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Welterweight· 22-3 vs 17-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kamaru Usman×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Welterweight· 21-3 vs 20-3
MD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kamaru Usman×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Welterweight· 20-3 vs 20-2
TKO
R5 · 4:04
POTN
WIN
vs Nate Diaz
UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2· Jun 12, 2021· Welterweight· 19-3 vs 20-13
UD
R5 · 5:00
NC
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Welterweight· 18-3 vs 18-3
Could Not Continue
R2 · 0:18
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards· Jul 20, 2019· Welterweight· 18-3 vs 29-12
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Till vs Masvidal· Mar 16, 2019· Welterweight· 17-3 vs 17-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards· Jun 24, 2018· Welterweight· 16-3 vs 33-11
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov· Mar 17, 2018· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 17-6-1
TKO
R3 · 4:59
WIN
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve· Sep 2, 2017· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs Anderson· Mar 18, 2017· Welterweight· 13-3 vs 11-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Albert Tumenov
UFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 15-5
SUB
R3 · 3:01
WIN
vs Dominic Waters
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· May 8, 2016· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 9-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Welterweight· 10-3 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Pawel Pawlak
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· Apr 11, 2015· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 19-13
TKO
R1 · 0:08
POTN
LOSS
vs Claudio Silva
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Welterweight· 8-2 vs 11-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shaun Taylor×1Title bout · Title win #1
BAMMA 16: Daley vs. da Rocha· Sep 13, 2014· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 7-1
TKO
R3 · 3:30
WIN
vs Wayne Murrie
BAMMA 15: Thompson vs. Selmani· Apr 5, 2014· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 17-6-1
SUB
R1 · 3:13
WIN
vs Wendle Lewis
BAMMA 14: Daley vs. da Silva· Dec 14, 2013· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 1:20
WIN
vs Adam Boussif
BAMMA 13: Jones vs. Nunes· Sep 14, 2013· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Johnny Bilton
BAMMA 11· Dec 1, 2012· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 3-2
TKO
R2 · 1:11
WIN
vs Craig White
United Kingdom Regional· Nov 3, 2012· 3-1 vs 6-5
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LOSS
vs Delroy McDowell
Fight UK 6· Feb 25, 2012· Welterweight· 2-1 vs 3-0
DQ
R3 · 2:40
WIN
vs Pawel Zwiefka
Fight UK 5· Nov 19, 2011· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Damian Zlotnicki
Fight UK 4· Jun 5, 2011· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 2:15

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingBJJ

2022Black belt · BJJ · Thomas Bracher and Victor Estima (Gracie Barra)
2014BAMMA Welterweight Championship · BAMMA
AGE 17Started in MMA
AGE 17Started in MMA

Camp

Team Renegade · Longbridge, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Renegade MMA
Ultimate Training Centre (UTC) · Erdington, Birmingham, United Kingdom Former

Coaches

Dave Lovell · Head coach
Henry Cleminson · Striking coach
Thomas Bracher · Grappling coach
Chiu Kwong Man · Head coach
Ash Beggs · Head coach

Training partners

Fabian Edwards
Arnold Allen
Tom Breese
Jai Herbert

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)

Sniper

97 · top 14% in division

Granite Base

95 · best in division

Punch power92

Kick power96

Punch speed95

Kick speed96

Accuracy97

Takedowns94

Ground striking94

Submissions90

Chin92

Body strength95

Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 22-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.44per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.25per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 14-5-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

54% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.44per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.25per 15 min

37% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Leon Edwards sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Leon Edwards has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Welterweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Leon Edwards earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Leon Edwards's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #8 Welterweight
Meta rank: #10 Welterweight
Peak: Champion Welterweight
First ranked: Apr 26, 2017
Times ranked: 364

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1794▼18
Peak: 1886Jul 21, 2019
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Leon Edwards fight next?

Leon Edwards has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Leon Edwards's record?

Leon Edwards's professional MMA record is 22-6-0.

Who is Leon Edwards fighting next?

Leon Edwards's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Leon Edwards fight last?

Leon Edwards most recently fought Carlos Prates at UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs Makhachev on Saturday, November 15, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Leon Edwards fight in?

Leon Edwards fights at Welterweight.

Is Leon Edwards ranked in the UFC?

Leon Edwards is currently ranked #8 in the UFC Welterweight division.

How many knockouts does Leon Edwards have?

Leon Edwards has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Leon Edwards won?

Leon Edwards has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Leon Edwards?

Leon Edwards is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Leon Edwards weigh?

Leon Edwards weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Leon Edwards's reach?

Leon Edwards has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Leon Edwards?

Leon Edwards is 35 years old (born Aug 25, 1991).

Where is Leon Edwards from?

Leon Edwards is from the United Kingdom.

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CAREER SUMMARY