Best fights of Leon Edwards
Over 14 years as a professional, Leon Edwards has compiled a 22-6 (10) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Leon Edwards KOs Kamaru Usman in their 2nd fight
On August 20, 2022 Leon Edwards fought Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Edwards was 30 years old with a record of 19-3, and Usman was 35 with a record of 20-1. Edwards was coming off a win and Usman was on a 19-fight winning streak. Edwards stopped Kamaru Usman via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Leon Edwards defeats Kamaru Usman in their 3rd fight
On March 18, 2023 Leon Edwards defended his UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman. It was their third meeting. Edwards was 31 years old with a record of 20-3, and Usman was 35 with a record of 20-2. Edwards was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Usman was coming off a loss. Edwards won via majority decision. Defended the title.
3. Leon Edwards defeats Colby Covington
On December 16, 2023 Leon Edwards defended his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington. Edwards was 32 years old with a record of 21-3, and Covington was 35 with a record of 17-3. Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak and Covington was coming off a win. Edwards won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Leon Edwards defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On July 20, 2019 Leon Edwards faced Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 27 years old with a record of 17-3, and Anjos was 34 with a record of 29-11. Edwards was on a 7-fight winning streak and Anjos was coming off a win. Edwards won via unanimous decision.
5. Leon Edwards defeats Donald Cerrone
On June 23, 2018 Leon Edwards faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 26 years old with a record of 15-3, and Cerrone was 35 with a record of 33-10. Edwards was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cerrone was coming off a win. Edwards won via unanimous decision.
6. Leon Edwards defeats Nate Diaz
On June 12, 2021 Leon Edwards faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 29 years old with a record of 18-3, and Diaz was 36 with a record of 20-12. Diaz was coming off a loss. Edwards won via unanimous decision.
7. Leon Edwards loses to Belal Muhammad in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 27, 2024 Leon Edwards defended his UFC welterweight title against Belal Muhammad. It was their second meeting. Edwards was 32 years old with a record of 22-3, and Muhammad was 36 with a record of 23-3. Edwards was on a 4-fight winning streak and Muhammad was on a 5-fight winning streak. Edwards lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Muhammad.
8. Leon Edwards defeats Vicente Luque
On March 18, 2017 Leon Edwards faced Vicente Luque in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 25 years old with a record of 12-3, and Luque was 25 with a record of 11-5-1. Edwards was on a 2-fight winning streak and Luque was on a 4-fight winning streak. Edwards won via unanimous decision.
9. Leon Edwards defeats Bryan Barberena
On September 2, 2017 Leon Edwards faced Bryan Barberena in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 26 years old with a record of 13-3, and Barberena was 28 with a record of 13-4. Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barberena was coming off a win. Edwards won via unanimous decision.
10. Leon Edwards defeats Gunnar Nelson
On March 16, 2019 Leon Edwards faced Gunnar Nelson in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 27 years old with a record of 16-3, and Nelson was 30 with a record of 17-3-1. Edwards was on a 6-fight winning streak and Nelson was coming off a win. Edwards won via split decision.