Leon Edwards
Profile:
Leon Edwards
“Rocky”
#3 UFC Welterweight Contender
Birthdate:August 25, 1991
Birthplace:Kingston, Jamaica
Height:6 ft 0 in
Weight Class:Welterweight
Weight:170 lb
Reach:74 in
STATS & RECORDS
WINS(18)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
LOSSES(3)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Team/Gym | Utc Ultimate Training Centre Birmingham |
| Age | 29 |
| Octagon Debut | Nov. 09, 2014 |
| Arm Reach | 74 in |
| Leg Reach | 43 in |
| Last Fight | Jul 20, 2019 |
| Next Fight | NA |
Fights
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
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UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Edwards
Jul 20, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
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UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal
Mar 16, 2019
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
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UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards
Jun 23, 2018
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Peter Sobotta
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UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov
Mar 17, 2018
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TKO (punches)
R3 – 4:59
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Bryan Barberena
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UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve
Sep 2, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
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UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson
Mar 18, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
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UFC 204
Oct 8, 2016
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R3 – 3:01
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Dominic Waters
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UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski
May 8, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Leon Edwards
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UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2
Dec 19, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Pawel Pawlak
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UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
Jul 18, 2015
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Seth Baczynski
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UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
Apr 11, 2015
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KO (punches)
R1 – 0:08
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LOSS
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Leon Edwards
Cláudio Silva
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UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux
Nov 8, 2014
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Shaun Taylor
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BAMMA 16: Daley vs. da Rocha
Sep 13, 2014
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KO (punch)
R3 – 3:30
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Wayne Murrie
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BAMMA 15: Thompson vs. Selmani
May 5, 2014
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R3 – 3:13
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Wendle Lewis
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BAMMA 14: Daley vs. da Silva
Dec 14, 2013
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KO (punches)
R1 – 1:20
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Adam Boussif
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BAMMA 13: Nunes vs. Jones
Sep 13, 2013
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Submission (arm-triangle choke)
R1 – 2:10
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Jonathan Bilton
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BAMMA 11: Marshman vs. Foupa-Pokam
Dec 1, 2012
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TKO (knees)
R2 – 1:11
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Craig White
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SAH 14: Strength And Honour 14
Nov 3, 2012
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Technical Decision
R2 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Leon Edwards
Delroy McDowell
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Fight UK MMA: Fight UK 6
Feb 25, 2012
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DQ (illegal knee)
R3 – 2:40
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Pawel Zwiefka
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Fight UK MMA: Fight UK 5
Nov 19, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Leon Edwards
Damian Zlotnicki
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Fight UK MMA: Fight UK 4
Jun 5, 2011
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:15
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