Leon Edwards
14-5 | Striker | Mid
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StrikerKickingMidChampionWelterweight
Tier Classification
Current Tier
Mid
Dominance Score
33.9 / 100
Strength Score
56.1 (Average)
Action Score
58.3 (Action-Packed)
Win Rate
73.7%
Finish Rate
21.1%
Sig Strikes Diff
+2.3 / fight
Title Fights
4
Hype Score
41.5 / 100
Championship
Champion (Welterweight)
- Title WinvsKamaru UsmanWelterweight · Aug 20, 2022Title WinvsKamaru Usman(Welterweight)— Aug 20, 2022
- Title DefensevsKamaru UsmanWelterweight · Mar 18, 2023Title DefensevsKamaru Usman(Welterweight)— Mar 18, 2023
- Title DefensevsColby CovingtonWelterweight · Dec 16, 2023Title DefensevsColby Covington(Welterweight)— Dec 16, 2023
- Title LossvsBelal MuhammadWelterweight · Jul 27, 2024Title LossvsBelal Muhammad(Welterweight)— Jul 27, 2024
Hype Breakdown
8 main events, 7 PPV
Record
14-5
19 fights
Finish Rate
21.1%
4 finishes
Bonuses
4
Decisions
0
0W-0L splits
Tier Progression
| Bout # | Date | Opponent | Transition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Dec 19, 2015 | Kamaru Usman | Low → Mid |
| 13 | Jun 12, 2021 | Nate Diaz | Mid → Elite |
| 15 | Mar 18, 2023 | Kamaru Usman | Elite → Mid |
Striking
Sig. Strikes / Fight44.9
Sig. Strike Accuracy54.5%
Striking Defense52.8%
Knockdowns / Fight0.26
Head / Body / Leg52.6% / 27.6% / 19.9%
Grappling
Takedowns / Fight1.5
TD Accuracy37.8%
TD Defense63.7%
Submissions / Fight0.42
Avg Control Time3:41
Effectiveness (vs. Opponent Differentials)
Sig. Strikes
+2.3
Total Strikes
-31.4
Knockdowns
+0.2
Takedowns
-0.9
Control (sec)
-58.6