Leon Edwards Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 08, 2026
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Leon Edwards Biography
Leon Edwards is one of the most popular and richest Fighter who was born on August 25, 1991 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica.
Edwards began his professional fighting career in 2010, making his debut as an amateur at Bushido Challenge 2 – A New Dawn. Edwards fought Carl Booth, winning via Armbar submission in round two.
Edwards obtained a 2–1 record after leaving Fight UK MMA. He then fought Craig White at the Strength and Honor 14, winning by decision. Edwards then went to fight for “BAMMA”, in which he went 5–0. During his stint with BAMMA he won the welterweight championship against Wayne Murrie and he defended it once against Shaun Taylor in what was his last fight with BAMMA before going to the UFC.
| Name | Leon Edwards |
| First Name | Mahlagha |
| Last Name | Jambozorg |
| Occupation | Fighter |
| Birthday | August 25 |
| Birth Year | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Kingston |
| Home Town | Kingston Parish |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Fabian Edwards |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Edwards next faced Kamaru Usman on 19 December 2015 at UFC on Fox 17. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Leon Edwards Net Worth
Leon Edwards is one of the richest Fighter from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leon Edwards's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Leon Edwards (born 25 August 1991) is a Jamaican-British mixed martial artist currently competing as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2011, he formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the Welterweight Champion. As of July 22, 2019, he is #4 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Fighter |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Edwards faced Pawel Pawlak on 18 July 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Edwards faced veteran Seth Baczynski on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64. Edwards knocked out Seth Baczynski in 8 seconds with a straight left hand after timing a kick. The result also earned Edwards a Performance of the Night bonus.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Leon Edwards height 6 ft 0 in Mahlagha weight 170 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Edwards made his promotional debut against Cláudio Silva on 8 November 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux. Silva defeated Edwards via split decision.
Edwards faced Dominic Waters on 8 May 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Who is Leon Edwards Dating?
According to our records, Leon Edwards is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Leon Edwards’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Leon Edwards. You may help us to build the dating records for Leon Edwards!Edwards next faced Albert Tumenov on 8 October 2016 at UFC 204. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Top Facts about Leon Edwards
- Leon Edwards is a Jamaican-English mixed martial artist.
- He was born on August 25, 1991.
- Edwards competes in the welterweight division of the UFC.
- He has a professional record of 18 wins and 3 losses.
- Edwards has won his last eight fights in a row.
- His fighting style is primarily striking-based with strong takedown defense.
- He made his UFC debut in April 2014 against Claudio Silva.
- Edwards holds notable victories over Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone.
- He trains out of Birmingham, England at Renegade MMA gym.
- Edwards is currently ranked #3 in the UFC welterweight rankings as of May 2021.
Facts & Trivia
Mahlagha Ranked on the list of most popular Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Leon Edwards celebrates birthday on August 25 of every year.
Edwards faced Bryan Barberena on 2 September 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
What rank is Leon Edwards?
A professional competitor since 2011, Edwards formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the BAMMA Welterweight Champion. As of August 23, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings.
What fighting style does Leon Edwards use?
| Kamaru Usman | Striker, Freestyle | 6′ 0″ |
| Leon Edwards | Striker | 6′ 2″ |
Who has Leon fought?
| win | Seth Baczynski | UFC Fight Night 64 – Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 Apr / 11 / 2015 |
| loss | Claudio Silva | UFC Fight Night 56 – Shogun vs. St. Preux Nov / 08 / 2014 |
| win | Shaun Taylor | BAMMA 16 – Daley vs. da Rocha Sep / 13 / 2014 |
| win | Wayne Murrie | BAMMA 15 – Thompson vs. Selmani Apr / 05 / 2014 |
How tall is Leon Edwards?
6′ 0″
Who is the number 1 fighter in the world?
| 1 | Alexander Volkanovski | |
| 2 | Israel Adesanya | UFC 281 |
| 3 | Charles Oliveira | UFC 280 |
