A professional mixed martial artist from England, Leon Aaron Edwards was born on August 25, 1991. He is the current UFC Welterweight Champion and participates in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight division.
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He was a champion in BAMMA before joining the UFC. He has the #4 spot in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings as of March 7, 2023.
In a modest home with his parents, brother, and other family members, Edwards grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. Edwards was raised in a crime-ridden environment since his father engaged in dubious business. His father was shot and died in a London nightclub when he was thirteen.
Thereafter, Edwards joined his friends in illicit activities like drug dealing, street fighting, and knife possession. Yet when his mother persuaded him to join an MMA club at the age of 17, he completely changed his course.
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At the Bushido Challenge 2 – A New Dawn in 2010, Edwards made his amateur debut. He defeated Carl Booth in the second round by armbar submission. After that, he got a deal with Fight UK MMA, fighting twice and winning one of them through technical knockout.
He was disqualified from his third fight for using an improper knee. After departing Fight UK MMA with a 2-1 record, Edwards competed against Craig White at Strength and Honor 14 and won by decision.
Leon Edwards fighting style: What is Leon Edwards fighting style?
Leon Edwards is a skilled mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai. His fighting style, which combines hitting, grappling, and takedown defense, gives him the ability to control his opponents in a variety of circumstances and set the tempo of the fight.
Edwards’ striking is distinguished by his capacity to overwhelm opponents with strong kicks, punches, and knees delivered from a variety of angles. Also, he has a strong takedown defense that enables him to maintain the fight standing while still making use of his striking abilities.
Edwards is also skilled in both offensive and defensive grappling tactics, including submissions and ground-and-pound, and has demonstrated these skills in a number of his battles.
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