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Who is Leon Edwards? Bio, Career, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Parents, Instagram

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Who is Leon Edwards?

Leon Edwards is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He was born on August 25, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica, and grew up in Birmingham, England.

Leon Edwards Career

Edwards began his professional MMA career in 2011 and quickly made a name for himself with his impressive striking and grappling skills.

He amassed an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss before joining the UFC in 2014.

In his UFC debut, Edwards defeated Seth Baczynski via unanimous decision. He then went on to win his next three fights, including a victory over veteran fighter Donald Cerrone.

Edwards suffered his first UFC loss in 2017 to Kamaru Usman, who is now the UFC welterweight champion.

Since his loss to Usman, Edwards has gone on an impressive eight-fight winning streak. His notable victories during this streak include wins over notable fighters such as Rafael dos Anjos and Gunnar Nelson.

In his most recent fight in March 2021, Edwards faced Belal Muhammad but the fight was declared a no contest due to an accidental eye poke from Edwards.

Edwards is known for his well-rounded skillset and is considered to be one of the top welterweight fighters in the UFC. He has a professional MMA record of 19 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest.

He is currently ranked #3 in the UFC welterweight rankings and is widely considered to be a top contender for the welterweight championship.

Who is Leon Edwards?

What is Leon Edwards’s net worth?

Leon Edwards has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He currently competes in the Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion.

Who is Leon Edwards’s Girlfriend?

Leon Edwards’ relationship status is currently unknown, and the 31-year-old prefers to keep his personal life private. We don’t know if ‘Rocky’ has a wife, girlfriend, or partner.

Does Leon Edwards have kids?

Leon Edwards has one son named Jayon who is believed to be six years old and born between 2016-2017.

Does Leon Edwards have kids?

The identity of Jayon’s mother is unknown and Edwards prefers to keep it that way, offering privacy to someone who likely doesn’t wish to be in the public eye.

How old is Leon Edwards?

Leon Edwards was born on August 25, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica. He is 31 years old.

Who are Leon Edwards’s parents?

Leon Edwards was born on August 25, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica, but he grew up in Birmingham, England.

Edwards moved to the Aston area of Birmingham, England at age nine, and his father was shot and killed in a nightclub in London when Edwards was thirteen.

Who are Leon Edwards’s parents?

What is Leon Edwards’s Height?

Leon Edwards is a welterweight fighter in the UFC. According to his official UFC profile, his height is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) and his weight is usually around 170 pounds (77 kg) for his fights.

Who are Leon Edwards’s siblings?

Leon Edwards has a brother named, Fabian Edwards.  Fabian, is also a mixed martial artist for Bellator MMA.

What is Leon Edwards’s Instagram?

Leon Edwards is active on Instagram and you can find him under the username @leon_edwardsmma.

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