Welterweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Leon Edwards
22-5
Age
34
Height
6'0"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
17:19
Gym
UTC Ultimate Training Centre Birmingham
UFC Record
14-5-1(20 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 10 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 7R5 6
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
45%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
Kingston, Jamaica
Last Fight2025-11-15
CP
L - Carlos Prates
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Leon EdwardsKO/TKOR1 4:47· Knee to Body At Distance
Fight History
WIN
BB
vs Bryan Barberena
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R4 1:39
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R4 1:39
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
PS
vs Peter Sobotta
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R3 4:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R3 4:59
WIN
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DW
vs Dominic Waters
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PP
vs Pawel Pawlak
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SB
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:08
NC
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Eye Poke by Edwards
R2 0:18
Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Edwards·R2 0:18
LOSS
BM
vs Belal Muhammad
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
WIN
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R5 4:04
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R5 4:04
WIN
ND
vs Nate Diaz
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
AT
vs Albert Tumenov
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson· 2016-10-08
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 3:01
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 3:01
LOSS
CP
vs Carlos Prates
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:28
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:28
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Claudio Silva
UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun vs Saint Preux
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.6/min
Grappling
1.18 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Leon adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
33 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+72% vs div avg
73%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
39%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
36%
⭐Other
Counters
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (143%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 273% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punch to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (119% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
54%
Average
Division Rank#11 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#29 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc76%
Clinch
78% acc14%
Ground
73% acc11%
Striking Differential+0.20/min
2.62 landed/min2.42 absorbed/min
2.62
Landed/Min
2.42
Absorbed/Min
0.23
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed861
Sig. Strikes Attempted1589
Key Insights
Leon is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (20%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 5.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
36%
Below Avg
Division Rank#32 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#31 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
17%
Landed
12
Defended
60
Total
72
1.18
TD / 15min
0.36
Sub / 15min
12
TD Landed
72
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
52
Landed
144
Attempted
36%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
38%
R2
0%
R3
38%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,722
1.17
Ratio
Absorbed
1,478
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
10/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
24.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.4
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
119%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (24.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
1:22
R2 Control
0:47
R3 Control
1:19
R1 to Final
+21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.3pp
Body
-7.3pp
Leg
-3.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+9.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 8 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
11.9
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
13.7
sig strikes / round
Output Change
115%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#50
of 54
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#7
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#11
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#29
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#35
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3243
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
6
/ 14
43% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights