Leon Edwards losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Leon Edwards has compiled a 22-6 (10) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. He has six losses, one of them in a title fight.
6. Leon Edwards loses to Carlos Prates via KO
On November 15, 2025 Leon Edwards faced Carlos Prates in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 34 years old with a record of 22-5, and Prates was 32 with a record of 22-7. Edwards was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Prates was coming off a win. Prates stopped Edwards via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Leon Edwards loses to Sean Brady via KO
On March 22, 2025 Leon Edwards faced Sean Brady in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 33 years old with a record of 22-4, and Brady was 32 with a record of 17-1. Edwards was coming off a loss, while Brady was on a 2-fight winning streak. Brady submitted Edwards via guillotine choke in the 4th round.
4. 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.
3. Leon Edwards loses to Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision
On December 19, 2015 Leon Edwards faced Kamaru Usman in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 24 years old with a record of 10-2, and Usman was 28 with a record of 6-1. Edwards was on a 2-fight winning streak and Usman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Edwards lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Usman.
2. Leon Edwards loses to Cláudio Silva via split decision
On November 8, 2014 Leon Edwards faced Cláudio Silva in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 23 years old with a record of 8-1, and Silva was 32 with a record of 10-1. Edwards was on a 6-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 10-fight winning streak. Edwards lost via split decision. Went the distance with Silva.
1. Leon Edwards loses to Delroy McDowell via disqualification
On February 25, 2012 Leon Edwards faced Delroy McDowell in a welterweight bout. Edwards was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and McDowell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Edwards was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Edwards lost via disqualification. Went the distance with McDowell.