Leon Edwards
| Leon Edwards | |
|---|---|
Edwards in 2021 | |
| Born | 25 August 1991 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Other names | Rocky |
| Residence | Birmingham, England |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight (2011) Welterweight (2011, 2012–present) |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | Erdington, Birmingham, England |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Thomas Bracher |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 12 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Notable relatives | Fabian Edwards (brother) |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Leon Edwards (born 25 August 1991) is an English professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. A professional since 2011, Edwards formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the BAMMA welterweight champion. As of 13 May 2025, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.