Leon Edwards
22-6-0
About
Former UFC welterweight champion who authored one of the greatest comeback knockouts in title-fight history.
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Leon Edwards is a former UFC welterweight champion best known for one of the most dramatic finishes in title-fight history: a fifth-round head kick that knocked out Kamaru Usman in 2022, capping a long unbeaten climb from relative obscurity to the top of the sport. A patient southpaw technician, 'Rocky' wins with range striking, defense and composure rather than reckless aggression.
He defended the belt against arch-heel Colby Covington before losing the title to grinder Belal Muhammad in 2024, and has since worked to fight his way back through a deep welterweight class. Fans respect the journey and remember the Usman knockout as a defining UFC moment.
Why fans love Edwards
He climbed from obscurity to champion and delivered one of the most iconic finishes in title-fight history.
