Leon Edwards Net Worth 2023, Next Fight, Record & Wife

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Leon Edwards Net Worth

Leon Edwards net worth in 2023 is estimated to be around $4.2 million. According to various reports, Leon Edwards has made most of his net worth from his MMA career in the UFC.

Leon Edwards is current UFC welterweight champion and first British-Jamaican professional mixed martial artist.

According to various sources, Leon Edwards’ career earnings are estimated to be around $1,834,500. His highest pay day was at UFC 286 when he fought and defeated Kamaru Usman in their title rematch. He earned $1,542,000 from this fight.

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About Leon Edwards

Leon Edwards is a British-Jamaican professional mixed martial artist who was born in Kingston, Jamaica.

Leon Edwards has the longest winning streak in the welterweight division. He has notable wins over Nate Diaz, Rafael Dos Anjos, Vicente Luque, and Donald Cerrone.

Fighter Name	Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards Net Worth	$4.2 Million
MMA Record	21-3-0 (1 NC)
Nickname	Rocky
Height	6′ 2″
Weight	170 lbs.
Reach	74″
Stance	Southpaw
Date of Birth (Age)	25 August 1991 (age 32)

Career Earnings of Leon Edwards

According to various sources, Leon Edwards has earned a total of $1,034,500. His highest payday was at UFC 263, where he fought Nate Diaz to make $231,000.

Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz

Leon Edwards most recent fight was against veteran Nate Diaz. He won this fight by a unanimous decision. This fight also marked the first non-title fight featuring five rounds.

He made a total of $231,000, which included his base salary of $110,000, a fight win bonus of $110,000, and a sponsorship of $11,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad

Leon Edwards fought top-ranked Belal Muhammad. However, this fight was disqualified due to a severe eye poke from Leon Edwards to Belal Muhammad.

For this fight, Leon Edwards earned $70,000. which included his basic salary of $60,000 and a performance bonus of $10,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Rafael Dos Anjos

Leon Edwards headlined UFC fight night against Rafael Dos Anjos. He won this fight by unanimous decision.

For this fight, Leon Edwards earned $118,000. which included his basic salary of $54,000, fight win bonus of $54,000 and a performance bonus of $10,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Gunnar Nelson

Leon Edwards defeated Gunnar Nelson by split decision in an event headlined by the Darren Till and Jorge Masvidal.

He was paid $114,000, which included his base salary of $52,000, a fight win bonus of $52,000 and sponsorship of $10,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Donald Cerrone

Leon Edwards fought Donald Cerrone when Cerrone was competing in the welterweight division. Leon won this fight by unanimous decision in a five-round bout.

He was paid $69,000, which included his base salary of $32,000, a fight win bonus of $32,000 and sponsorship of $10,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Peter Sabotta

Leon Edwards fought Peter Sabotta on March 17, 2018. Where he defeated Sabotta by TKO in round number three.

He earned $65,000 from this fight. which included his basic salary of $30,000 and a fight win bonus of $30,000.

Leon Edwards vs. Bryan Barberena

By unanimous decision, Edwards defeated Bryan Barberena. He made $53,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $24,000 and a fight win bonus of $24,000.

Leon Edwards vs. Vicente Luque

Leon Edwards defeated top rising Vicente Luque by unanimous decision in an three round war. He made total of $39,000 from this fight.

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Leon Edwards vs. Albert Tumenov

Leon Edwards fought Albert Tumenov and defeated him by the submission rear naked choke.

He made $32,500 from this fight which included his base salary of $15,000.

Leon Edwards vs. Dominic Waters

Leon Edwards fought Dominic Waters on may 8, 2016. He defeated Dominic Waters by unanimous decision.

He earned $26,500 from this fight. which included his basic salary of $12,000, Fight win bonus of $12,000 and sponsorship of $2,500.

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Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 1

Leon Edwards once fought current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in 2015. Leon lost this fight by unanimous decision in an five round war.

He made $76,000 from this fight which included his base salary of $8,000, fight win bonus of $8,000 and performance bonus of $50,000.

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Leon Edwards vs. Pawel Pawlak

Leon Edwards defeated Pawel Pawlak by unanimous decision in three round war. He made total $18,000. Which included his base salary of $8,000 and $10,000 performance bonus.

Leon Edwards Record

Leon Edwards’ current MMA record is 19-3-0 (1 NC). He is still actively competing in the UFC, so his record is expected to grow with time.

Leon Edwards Next Fight

Leon Edwards’ next fight is scheduled to take place at UFC 296, Where he will be facing Colby Covington. this is going to be a next level striking battle as both fighters are well skilled in striking.

Leon Edwards Early Life

Leon Edwards was born in Kingston, Jamaica. He was raised along with his brother in poverty in Jamaica.

At the age of nine, Leon moved to Birmingham, England, where he started his MMA training.

In 2010, he made his professional debut and secured a record of 2-0 in his early career.

Later, he was contacted by the UK MMA. He fought Damian Zlotnicki in his debut and won this fight by technical knockout in the first round.

Leon Edwards MMA Career

On November 8, 2014, Leon Edwards made his debut against Cláudio Silva. But unfortunately, he lost this fight by unanimous decision.

Later, on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night, Leon defeated veteran Seth Baczynski with an impressive 8-second knockout.

Then he fought Pawel Pawlak, whom he defeated by unanimous decision. Since then he went on to become number one contender today.

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