Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards, a prominent name in the world of mixed martial arts, has an impressive and eventful fight history. His most recent match at UFC 296 saw him secure a victory against a formidable opponent, Colby Covington.
This win further solidified his status as a top contender in the welterweight division, and it set the stage for what could be an exciting journey towards a title shot.
In his previous bout at UFC 286, Edwards faced Kamaru Usman, where he emerged victorious with a method decision (M-DEC).
Usman is a well-respected figure in the MMA world, and Edwards’ win against him speaks volumes about his capabilities in the octagon. His ability to secure wins against tough opponents is a testament to his skill and determination.
Leon Edwards MMA stats
| EVENT | W/L | METHOD | ROUND | TIME | OPPONENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington | – | – | – | – | Colby Covington |
| UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 | WIN | M-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Kamaru Usman |
| UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards | WIN | KO/TKO | Kick | 4:04 | Kamaru Usman |
| UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 | WIN | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Kamaru Usman |
| UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | NC | CNC | 2 | 0:18 | Belal Muhammad |
| UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards | WIN | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Rafael Dos Anjos |
| UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal | WIN | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Gunnar Nelson |
| UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards | WIN | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Donald Cerrone |
| UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov | WIN | KO/TKO | Punch | 4:59 | Peter Sobotta |
| UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | WIN | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Bryan Barberena |
| UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson | WIN | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Vicente Luque |
| UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson | WIN | SUB | Rear Naked Choke | 3 | Dominic Waters |
| UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski | WIN | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Pawel Pawlak |
| UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | LOSS | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Kamaru Usman |
| UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites | WIN | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Seth Baczynski |
| UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2 | WIN | KO/TKO | Punch | 0:08 | Claudio Silva |
| UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux | LOSS | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | – |
Leon Edwards Next Fight
Leon Edwards is set to face Colby Covington in his next fight, which is scheduled for UFC 296. This highly anticipated matchup promises to be an exciting battle between two top contenders in the welterweight division.
