Leon Edwards, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 22 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the UFC's welterweight division at 170 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 2' with a reach of 74', adopting a southpaw stance. In terms of fighting style, Edwards demonstrates a calculated approach, averaging 2.6 significant strikes per minute and maintaining a striking accuracy of 54%. His opponents often struggle to land blows as well, with Edwards absorbing an average of 2.44 strikes per minute. He also showcases a moderate takedown game, attempting one every 15 minutes with a success rate of 37%. Throughout his UFC career, Edwards has achieved notable victories, most notably against Kamaru Usman, who held an ELO rating of 1256. In recent years, he has demonstrated resilience and skill in the octagon, with a win against Kamaru Usman in March 2023, followed by a decision victory over Colby Covington in December 2023. However, his journey has not been without setbacks; he suffered losses to Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady in 2024 and 2025 respectively, with the latter resulting in a submission defeat via guillotine choke. Edwards' most recent bout on November 15, 2025, ended in a knockout loss against Carlos Prates.