Leon Edwards Religion and Family Details As He Beats Kamaru Usman To Becomes World Champion

Untold religion story of Leon Edwards, Jamaican-born Bristish skilled fighter

Edwards is a professional mixed material artist who was born in Jamaica. Currently, the fighter competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Welterweight division. Presently, he defected the contender Kamaru Usman and became UFC Welterweight Champion.

Since 2011, professional competitor Edwards defeated 20 opponents. Previously he used to fight for BAMMA. The fighter was the BAMMA Welterweight Champion. He is a full-time pro-UFC fighter who trains out of Birmingham’s UTC and fights for the world’s biggest MMA.

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Some Quick Facts

Age30
Birth date25 August 1991
Birth PlaceKingston, Jamaica
Other namesRocky, Canoy
ResidenceErdington, Birmingham, England
NationalityBritish
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight (2011)
Welterweight (2011, 2012–present)
BrotherFabian Edwards
Fighting out ofErdington, Birmingham, England
EthnicityJamaican descent

Leon Edwards Religion and Family, Is He Muslim?

Edwards may follow religions among Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or Jewish. Also, he was born in Kingston, Jamaica, On August 25, 1991. He is currently 30 years old. Nowadays, the fighter resides in Erdington, Birmingham, England.

In Jamaica, Edwards lives with his family in a one-room house. He was surrounded by crime while growing up by his parents. His father was related to some questionable activities in his childhood. At age nine, the fighter moved to Birmingham, England, in the Aston area.

When the fighter was only thirteen, his dad was shot and murdered in a nightclub in London. After the incident with his father, Edwards had involved in criminal activities. He was part of drug dealing, street fighting, and knife possession. Even the fighter was involved in social crime.

However, at age 17, Edwards made out of his way from the criminal offense and started a new life as an MMA fighter. Her mother made him join the club. In the present day, he made successful in the field.

In 2010, Edwards started professional fighting. He made his first amateur debut with opponent Carl Booth at Bushido Challenge 2 – A New Dawn by submission in round two.

Likewise, Edwards’s opponent for the Saturday night match Kamaru Usman, believed to be of the Christian religion, is an athlete, born a Muslim, an American nationality, and a mixed-race man.

Leon Edwards Parents And Faith Details

Edwards was raised in Jamaica by his parents till 9. Later, he moved with his family and brother to London, where his father had killed. The fighter may have faith in god for his success. His brother, Fabian Edwards, was born on March 24, 1993. He is currently 29 years old. He is associated with team Renegade.

In 2015, Fabian made his amateur debut against Jordan May and won by TKO. He knockout Omiel Brown, Jack Fletcher, Hrofur Olafsson, Maciek Slonina, Wojciech Zuchnik, Jack Chinnery, Attita Hanzel, IGor Puskarskis in his amature fight.

In 2017, Fabian made his professional debut with competition Rafel Cejrowski and won the match by KO in Bellator 179-Daley vs. MacDonald. He won against Lyoto Machida on May 13, 2022, by Ko in Bellator 281.

In Fabian’s professional debut, he wins against Mike Shipman, Jonathan Bosuku, Falco Neto Lopes, Lee Chadwick, and Claudio Conti. Kent Kauppinen, Louis King, and Aaron Kennedy. Even he lose against Ayusyin Vanderford and Costello van Stennis.

Leon Edwards’ estimated net worth is more than $3.2 million from his professional MMA career in the UFC.

Leon Edwards Beats Kamaru Usman By KO

On August 20, 2022, Edwards beats Kamaru Usman in IFC 278-Usman vs. Edwards 2 by Ko(head kick). After the incident, the rival Usman was stunningly upset after a kick to the head and neck. He was knockout in the fifth round on Saturday night.

As a result, Usman became the second fighter away from a 16th consecutive victory. On December 19, 2015, Usman defected Edwards in UFC on Fox 17-Dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2 by unanimous decision by Dan Miragliotta.

In 2010, the fighter started his journey in fighting as won against Carl Booth. Later, he defected Jamie Hughes in Budo 1-Night of Champions on March 19, 2011, by Ko. Due to accidental injury, the match between Scott Kimberlin and Edwards collapsed.

Edwards Professional Winning Fights: 

  • On June 5, 2011, Edwards fought with Damian Zlotnicki and won by TKO punches in Fight UK MMA-Fight UK 4.
  • On November 19, 2011, Edwards won by a Unanimous decision against opponent Pawl Zwiefka in Fight UK MMA-Fight Uk 5.
  • On November 3, 2012, Edwards defected Craig White at SAH 14-Strength And Honour 14 by technical decision.
  • Edwards knockout Jonathan Bilton, Adam Boussif, Wendle Lewia, Wayne Murrie, Shaun Taylor, Dominic Waters, Albert Tumenov, Vicente Luque, Bryan Barberena, Peter Sobotta, Donald Cerrone, Gunne Nelson, and Rafel dos Anjos up to 2019.
  • On January 12, 2021, he won against Nate Diaz in UFC 263-Adesanya vs. Vettori 2 by unanimous decision.

Edwards Professional Losing Fights: 

  • On February 25, 2012, Edwards lost against Delroy McDowell by disqualification ( illegal Knee) at Fight Rk MMA-Fight UK 6.
  • On 2014, Edwards was defected by Claudio Silva at UFC Fight Night 56-Shogun vs. St. Preux by split decision by Mario Yamasaki. After one year, he lost against Kamaru Usman.

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