LEON EDWARDS life changed forever when he landed a huge head kick on Kamaru Usman to become world champion.
Here, we look at his life and career, as well as his current record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and his net worth.
Leon Edwards won the UFC welterweight title after knocking out Kamaru Usman
Who is Leon Edwards?
Leon Edwards is a professional mixed martial artist from Birmingham.
He was born on August 25, 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica.
He fights in the UFC, and fights in the Welterweight division.
He is the current UFC Welterweight champion, after a stunning final round knockout with a head kick against Kamaru Usman.
He became only the second ever British UFC champion, after Michael Bisping in 2016.
He is set to make the first defence of his belt against Usman at UFC 286 at The O2 Arena in London on March 18, 2023.
The fight will be the third between the pair, with one win and one loss each. It will also be the first of their fights to be held outside of the USA.
What is Leon Edwards UFC record?
Edwards currently holds a record of 20 wins, three losses and one no contest from his 24 fights.
He has seven wins by knockout, three by submission with 10 coming by decision.
As well as Usman, he also holds wins against long time UFC stars Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone.
He is currently on a 10 fight unbeaten streak, including nine wins, since his last loss in his first fight with Usman in December 2015.
What is Leon Edwards net worth?
According to The Sports Daily, Leon Edwards’ net worth is estimated to be $1.5 Million.
He earned a reported sum of $432,000 for his win in his second fight with Usman.
He earned a base sum of $350,000 for that fight, but received a $50,000 performance bonus and $32,000 in sponsorship.
Is Leon Edwards married and does he have any children?
It isn’t known whether or not Edwards is currently in a relationship.
He has a son, named Jayon, who has appeared with him in social media posts.