| Name | Leon Edwards |
| Nickname | “Rocky” |
| Birthdate | August 25, 1991 |
| Age | 33 |
| Place of Birth | Erdington, West Midlands, England |
| Weightclass | 170 |
| Height | 6 ft, 2 in / 1.88 m |
| Weight | 170 lbs / 34 kg |
| Reach | 74″ / 188 cm |
| Leg Reach | 43″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Style | Striker |
Leon “Rocky” Edwards is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He was born in Erdington, West Midlands, England on Sunday, August 25, 1991, and is currently 33 years old. Leon trains and represents UTC Birmingham. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on November 9, 2014 — 3,727 days ago.
Leon Edwards’s record and next fight
Leon Edwards has fought in over 21 professional MMA bouts. As of Jan. 2025, Leon Edwards’s record is 18-3-0. Six of those wins came by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, and the rest (9) by decision.
Leon Edwards’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, July 20, 2019 – 5 years ago – against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on ESPN 4: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards. Leon Edwards win by Decision (Unanimous) in round 5 at 5:00.
Leon Edwards’s height, reach, and weight
Leon Edwards is 6' 2" tall with 74″ reach, and 43″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Leon weighs in at 170 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 156 – 170 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Leon Edwards from?
Leon Edwards is from Erdington, West Midlands, England.
When is Leon Edwards’s birthday?
Leon Edwards is 33 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Leon Edwards fighting stance?
Leon Edwards fights in a Southpaw stance. Southpaw
What is Leon Edwards’s birth sign?
Leon Edwards was born in the Year of a Goat in Millennials Generation. Leon’s birth sign is Virgo, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Leon Edwards train?
Leon Edwards currently trains out of UTC Birmingham.
Leon Edwards’s social media
Check out Leon Edwards’s Instagram and Twitter.