Leon Edwards

Jamaican-English mixed martial artist (born 1991)

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Leon Edwards 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. A professional competitor since 2011, Edwards formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the BAMMA Welterweight Champion. As of 7 March 2023, he is #4 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

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World champion Edwards hopes to fight in England Leon Edwards says he would "love to fight in England" next after he retained his welterweight title by cruising to victory over Colby Covington at UFC 296 in Las Vegas. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023
Should trash talking be used to sell MMA fights? Colby Covington's crass comment about Leon Edwards' late father cast a shadow over UFC 296 and raised questions over trash talking in MMA. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023
Britain's Edwards cruises to title defence Leon Edwards retains his welterweight title, cruising to victory over Colby Covington at UFC 296 in Las Vegas. BBC Sport - Published on December 17, 2023

'It'll make it easier to hurt him' - Edwards on Covington's controversial comment UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards responds to Colby Covington's controversial comment about Leon's late father in the build-up to their title fight. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023
UFC 296: Pimblett faces Ferguson in Las Vegas - follow live Follow live text updates as Leon Edwards defends his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington at UFC 296. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023
Edwards & Covington in emotionally-charged face-off Leon Edwards faces off with Colby Covington at the weigh-in before the pair's welterweight title fight at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023

Edwards v Covington - UFC big-fight predictions Before Leon Edwards defends his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington on Saturday, BBC Sport rounds up predictions from the MMA world. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
'I turn myself to 11' - Why Covington deliberately turns ugly Colby Covington says he "turns himself to 11" when trying to generate interest, but his fight week with Leon Edwards has been marred by a repulsive comment. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
Repulsive Covington dad comment mars news conference Colby Covington's repulsive comment about Leon Edwards' late father mars the UFC 296 news conference in Las Vegas. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2023
Covington and I are total opposites - Edwards Champion Leon Edwards says he and Colby Covington are "total opposites" with the pair set to meet for the welterweight title at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2023

Champion Edwards to face Covington at UFC 296 Britain's Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington in Las Vegas in December. BBC Sport - Published on September 21, 2023
UFC champion Edwards dreams of Villa Park fight UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards discusses his third fight against Kamaru Usman, future opponents and how much it would mean to him to fight at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
Watch: Edwards' best KO - 'I gave him chicken legs' Fabian Edwards reacts to his favourite career KO and reflects on having his brother, UFC champion, Leon Edwards, in his corner. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023	Belal Muhammad Gunning To Jump Colby, Fight Edwards October In Abu Dhabi Belal Muhammad doesn't plan on waiting for Leon Edwards and Colby Covington to fight ... the UFC star, coming off a decisive win over Gilbert Burns, tells us he wants to jump "Chaos" and scrap with.. TMZ.com - Published on May 10, 2023
Champion Edwards wants September or October return UFC champion Leon Edwards says he is not planning to fight this summer and is targeting a return by October. BBC Sport - Published on April 13, 2023	Dana White Says Masvidal vs. Edwards Next If Jorge Beats Gilbert, Leon Beats Colby Jorge Masvidal vs. Leon Edwards is the fight fans badly want ... and while they're almost certainly not gonna get it next, Dana White says it's closer than you might think. The UFC honcho joined.. TMZ.com - Published on April 8, 2023
'I'm going to England' - Masvidal eyes Edwards bout Jorge Masvidal says he can't stop thinking about a potential welterweight title bout with Leon Edwards, but first he must beat Gilbert Burns at UFC 287. BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023	Jorge Masvidal Says He Can Change Dana's Mind, Earn Title Fight Vs. Edwards Dana White's adamant Leon Edwards' next fight will be against Colby Covington ... but Jorge Masvidal isn't quite so sure, telling us he believes he can change the UFC honcho's mind with a win over.. TMZ.com - Published on April 5, 2023
'I'm a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' - Edwards Leon Edwards reflects on his journey from 'a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' after his successful title defence over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023	'Rocky' Edwards: Booed in 2016, a legend in 2023 Leon Edwards was celebrated at UFC 286 as he retained his welterweight title, but fans have not always warmed to 'Rocky'. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
Edwards retains title at UFC 286 in London Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain the welterweight title at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023	UFC 286: Edwards defends title against Usman Follow live text commentary of UFC 286 as champion Leon Edwards takes on Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at the O2 Arena, London. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023
Edwards and Usman weigh in for UFC 286 title bout Britain's Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman make weight for their welterweight title clash at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	'Don't let them bully you!' Edwards & Usman clash at media event Watch as Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman clash at the media conference before their fight at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
The stirring rise of UFC champ Edwards & his team Britain's Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London on Saturday in the biggest MMA fight ever to take place on home soil. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023	Edwards celebrated by fans before UFC 286 Leon Edwards receives a terrific reception from fans in London before his welterweight title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
I can't wait to silence home crowd - Usman Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to "silence the home crowd" when he faces England's Leon Edwards in their trilogy fight in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	The rivalry of Usman v Edwards - the story so far Leon Edwards looks back on his rivalry with Kamaru Usman as they prepare for Saturday's trilogy fight at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Edwards' story what legends are made of - McCann In her BBC Sport column, Molly McCann says Leon Edwards was not always given the spotlight he deserved, but his title win over Kamaru Usman proved he is the "cream of the crop". BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023	'My goal now is to be the best ever' - Edwards Britain's Leon Edwards says his new goal is to be the best of all time after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title in August. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Edwards v Usman trilogy confirmed for London Britain's Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title in a trilogy bout with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2023	Edwards voted British MMA fighter of the year UFC champion Leon Edwards is voted British MMA fighter of the year by BBC Sport readers. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2023
Why 2022 has been unprecedented for British MMA Leon Edwards and Brendan Loughnane's title wins, coupled with Paddy Pimblett's emergence, cap British MMA's most successful ever year. BBC Sport - Published on December 28, 2022	Usman a doubt for possible Edwards fight in London Kamaru Usman is injured so Leon Edwards is looking for a new opponent for UFC London on 18 March, says Stephen Thompson. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
Black History Month: UFC champion Leon Edwards on representing Jamaica and UK Leon Edwards, the first Jamaica-born UFC title winner and only the second British champion, tells BBC Sport how both countries have shaped him as a fighter. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2022	Kamaru Usman Says He Never Considered Coasting In 5th Rd., 'Not Who I Am’ Kamaru Usman dominated Leon Edwards for the better part of 21 minutes, so why didn't the former welterweight champ just chill -- grab, wrestle, stay away -- in the 5th round of their UFC title fight?.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2022
Kamaru Usman 'In Good Spirits' After Shocking Loss, Wants Leon Edwards Trilogy Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman is taking his knockout loss to Leon Edwards in stride ... telling TMZ Sports he's "feeling great" and looking forward to their trilogy fight. The "Nigerian.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2022	Drake Loses $200k On Kamaru Usman Knockout Bet, Gets Called Out By Leon Edwards Leon Edwards' crazy upset win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 made Drake's pockets a bit lighter this weekend -- 'cause the rapper lost out on a $200k bet!! "The Nigerian Nightmare" was handed just his.. TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2022
Leon Edwards: New UFC champion calls for Wembley fight after beating Kamaru Usman Britain's Leon Edwards has called for his first title defence to be at Wembley Stadium after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2022	UFC 278: Leon Edwards shocks Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title Leon Edwards sensationally knocks out Kamaru Usman to win the welterweight title at UFC 278. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2022
Leon Edwards: UFC fighter's rise to world champion contest & escaping his 'darkest years' His father's murder sent him spiralling towards a life of crime. Now Leon Edwards has the chance to become a UFC world champion. BBC Sport - Published on August 17, 2022	Kamaru Usman Still Gunning For Fight W/ Canelo, 'Everyone Will Be Watching That' Kamaru Usman is laser-focused on his upcoming match with Leon Edwards ... but the UFC superstar admits to TMZ Sports he's still hoping for a fight with Canelo Alvarez down the road. The welterweight.. TMZ.com - Published on July 12, 2022
Kamaru Usman v Leon Edwards: 'I'll prove Britons can be UFC champions from home' Leon Edwards says his welterweight title fight against Kamaru Usman is a chance to prove Britons can be UFC champions without having to move abroad. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022	UFC London: Beating Dan Hooker would be first 'big name' win of my career - Arnold Allen Arnold Allen chats to BBC Sport about his dad's influence, being compared to Leon Edwards and why beating Dan Hooker would be the biggest win of his career ahead of UFC London. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2022
UFC 263: Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain middleweight title Israel Adesanya beats Marvin Vettori to retain his middleweight title at UFC 263 as England's Leon Edwards and Scotland's Paul Craig also win. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2021