Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards mma fighter bio

Leon Edwards was born on August 25, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica. Leon “Rocky” Edwards was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 32 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the welterweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,427 days ago, on November 9, 2014. Edwards trains at Team Renegade.

When is Leon Edwards’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

Name
Leon Edwards
Nickname
“Rocky”
Date of Birth
August 25, 1991
Age
32
Birthplace
Kingston, Jamaica
Birth Sign
Virgo
Height
6' 0" (1.83 m)
Weight
170 lbs (77 kg)
Reach
74″
Leg Reach
43″
Stance
Southpaw
Style
MMA

As of March 2024, Leon Edwards’s pro record is 21-3-0, with 7 of those wins coming by knockout, 3 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Edwards has fought in over 25 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year ago against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3. The fight was on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Leon Edwards by Decision (Majority) in round 5 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day Leon was born, "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Leon Edwards birthday facts.

Leon Edwards’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Leon Edwards below.

Career & History

On March 18, 2023, at UFC 286, Leon Edwards successfully defended his UFC welterweight title, winning by majority decision after five rounds against Kamaru Usman. This fight was a rematch from UFC 278 on August 20, 2022, where Edwards claimed the title with a knockout victory over Usman in the final round.

Earlier, on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263, Edwards secured a unanimous decision win against Nate Diaz after five rounds of competition. However, his prior bout on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night against Belal Muhammad ended abruptly as a no contest due to an accidental eye poke in the second round.

Edwards continued to build his impressive record with a unanimous decision over Rafael Dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN on July 20, 2019. He followed that with a split decision win against Gunnar Nelson at UFC Fight Night on March 16, 2019, and another unanimous decision over Donald Cerrone on June 23, 2018.

His journey also includes a third-round TKO victory against Peter Sobotta on March 17, 2018, at UFC Fight Night. Edwards has also faced and defeated Bryan Barberena, Vicente Luque, and Albert Tumenov with various techniques, showcasing his versatility within the octagon. Despite these successes, Edwards experienced setbacks with decision losses to Kamaru Usman in 2015 and Claudio Silva in 2014, proving his resilience through the evolution of his career.

Leon Edwards height and weight

Leon Edwards’s height is 6' 0" (1.83 m). He fights in the welterweight division. Fighters who fight in the welterweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Leon Edwards net worth

Leon Edwards’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Leon Edwards’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.

How old is Leon Edwards?

Leon Edwards’s age is 32 years old. He was born on Sunday, August 25, 1991. Leon is turning 33 years old in .

Where is Leon Edwards from?

Leon Edwards was born in Kingston, Jamaica.

What is Leon Edwards’s reach?

Leon Edwards’s reach is 74″ and leg reach is 43″.

Where does Leon Edwards rain?

Leon Edwards trains at Team Renegade.

Who is Leon Edwards dating now?

To get the most accurate info on Leon Edwards’s girlfriend and dating history, we recommend checking Celebrity Couples and DatingCelebs.

Leon Edwards facts

1. Leon Edwards’s birth sign is Virgo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Goat.
3. Leon’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Leon Edwards was born in Millennials Generation (1991).
6. Edwards’s life path number is 8.
7. His ruling planet is Mercury.
8. Leon Edwards’s birth flower is Gladiolus.
9. His birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx.
10. Edwards has been alive for 11,904 days or 285,700 hours.

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