Who Is Leon Edwards Fighting Next?

Who Is Leon Edwards Fighting Next? Leon Edwards Next Fight, Last Fight, Leon Edwards MMA Record and More!

Find out who the former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards' next opponent is going to be!

Who Is Leon Edwards Fighting Next?

Things change in the UFC within a matter of minutes. One minute you are on top of the world with a championship belt. The next, you are trying to claw your way back. That is exactly where Leon Edwards finds himself right now. The British fighter’s incredible run came to a shocking end last summer at UFC 304.

When he finally captured UFC gold, it seemed like the perfect ending to his underdog story. But this is fighting, and stories rarely end the way fighters expect. Belal Muhammad, who had waited patiently for his shot, executed a perfect gameplan. He neutralized Edwards’ striking and controlled him on the ground. The loss forced Edwards back to the drawing board for the first time in nearly a decade.

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Leon Edwards Next Fight

The UFC recently announced that the former champion will face Sean Brady in the main event of UFC London on March 22, 2025. The O2 Arena will host this crucial bout that could determine if Edwards gets another title shot anytime soon. Brady currently holds the #5 spot in the welterweight rankings, making this a high-stakes matchup. A win for Edwards would keep him in the title conversation. A loss could send him tumbling down the divisional ladder.

NEW MAIN EVENT 🚨@Leon_EdwardsMMA will now face Sean Brady at #UFCLondon! pic.twitter.com/SZAsI5hpJ5
— UFC (@ufc) February 20, 2025

Brady represents a serious challenge for the former champ. The Philadelphia native boasts an impressive 17-1 record with his only loss coming against Belal Muhammad. Brady’s wrestling-heavy style could pose problems similar to what Edwards faced in his title loss.

But fighting in London gives Edwards a significant home-field advantage. British crowds always bring incredible energy for their fighters, and Edwards has thrived there in the past. He will be fighting in the same arena where he dominated Kamaru Usman in their trilogy fight at UFC 286. Edwards will need every bit of that hometown support as he attempts to rebuild his career and work toward reclaiming the title he lost!

Leon Edwards Last Fight

Edwards’ last fight was against his arch rival Belal Muhammad. He finally met his match at UFC 304 in Manchester. The British fighter lost his welterweight crown in a five-round battle that had fans on the edge of their seats. This was Edwards’ first loss since 2015 when he fell to Kamaru Usman.

The fight was intense from the start, with Muhammad refusing to touch gloves and immediately slamming Edwards to the ground. The challenger came out swinging, landing multiple takedowns in the early rounds and controlling much of the action. Edwards had his moments too, especially in the third round.

Every Belal Muhammad takedown vs Leon Edwards pic.twitter.com/TbUcyT8gvO
— Jay🤼‍♂️ (@JayMMA4) July 29, 2024

The champ made a last-ditch effort in the final seconds, landing three brutal elbows that cut Muhammad’s face open, but it was too little too late. All three judges scored it for Muhammad, with cards reading 49-46 and 48-47 twice.

Leon Edwards MMA Record

Even after defeat, Leon Edwards left UFC 304 with an impressive professional record of 22-4 (1 NC). His journey in MMA has been remarkable since he burst onto the UFC scene back in 2014. His nearly nine-year unbeaten streak included wins over Nate Diaz, Rafael dos Anjos, and Vicente Luque.

Leon “Rocky” Edwards

Living up to his nickname “Rocky” Edwards scores an iconic comeback KO over former number one PFP fighter Kamaru Usman with the perfect headkick. pic.twitter.com/xvLWdXTbTp
— Liam⚔️ (@LiamHealy16) January 2, 2024

This is his MMA Record:

Fight	By Knockout	By Submission	By Decision
Win	7	3	12
Loss	0	0	3

*One of his losses has come via Disqualification

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