Age, Biography and Wiki
Leon Edwards was born on 25 August, 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica, is a Jamaican-English mixed martial artist (born 1991). Discover Leon Edwards's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?
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| Age |
32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
25 August, 1991 |
| Birthday |
25 August |
| Birthplace |
Kingston, Jamaica |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Leon Edwards Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, Leon Edwards height is 6 feet 0 inches and Weight 170 lb.
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6 feet 0 inches |
| Weight |
170 lb |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Leon Edwards Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Leon Edwards worth at the age of 32 years old? Leon Edwards’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Leon Edwards's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Fighter |
Leon Edwards Social Network
Timeline
Leon Edwards (born 25 August 1991) is an English professional mixed martial artist.
He currently competes in the Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion.
In the early hours of the 2 October 2004, when Edwards was old, his father was shot and killed in a nightclub in Croydon, London.
He was then involved in criminal activity such as drug dealing, street fighting, and knife possession along with others in his social circle, but was able to get out of his lifestyle at age 17, when his mother got him to join an MMA club.
Edwards began his professional fighting career in 2010, making his debut as an amateur at Bushido Challenge 2 - A New Dawn.
Edwards fought Carl Booth, winning via an armbar submission in round two.
Edwards then signed a contract with Fight UK MMA.
He debuted for the promotion against Damian Zlotnicki, winning via technical knockout in the first round.
He had two more fights for the promotion, winning against Pawel Zwiefka and losing against Delroy McDowell via DQ by way of an illegal knee.
Edwards obtained a 2–1 record after leaving Fight UK MMA.
He then fought Craig White at the Strength and Honor 14, winning by decision.
Edwards then went to fight for "BAMMA", in which he went 5–0.
During his stint with BAMMA, he won the welterweight championship against Wayne Murrie and he defended it once against Shaun Taylor in what was his last fight with BAMMA before going to the UFC.
A professional competitor since 2011, Edwards formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the BAMMA Welterweight Champion.
As of 20 February 2024, he is #3 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
Edwards was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and lived with his parents and his brother in a one-room house.
Growing up, he was surrounded by crime, and his father was involved in what he describes as "questionable activities".
Edwards moved to the Aston area of Birmingham, England at nine years old.
Edwards made his promotional debut against Cláudio Silva on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux.
He was defeated via split decision.
Edwards faced veteran Seth Baczynski on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.
Edwards won the fight via KO at 0:08 of the first round.
This result earned him a Performance of the Night bonus and marked one of the sixth fastest knockouts in the organization.
Edwards faced Pawel Pawlak on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Edwards next faced eventual UFC champion Kamaru Usman on 19 December 2015 at UFC on Fox 17.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Edwards faced Vicente Luque on 18 March 2017 at UFC Fight Night 107.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Edwards faced Peter Sobotta on 17 March 2018 at UFC Fight Night 127.
He won the fight via TKO at 4:59 in the third round.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Edwards faced Gunnar Nelson on 16 March 2019 at UFC Fight Night 147.
