Leon Edwards’ Son

Last Modified Jul 23, 2024 06:52 GMT
Leon Edwards Son
Source: Official Instagram Account of Leon Edwards

Nicknamed Rocky, it won't be an exaggeration to call Leon Edwards the 'real life Rocky.' The current UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards was born on August 25, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica. Edwards made his professional MMA debut in 2011 and has seen a lot of ups and downs in his career since then. Previously, he was the BAMMA Welterweight Champion. As of July 2024, he is currently ranked #4 in the men's pound-for-pound rankings of the UFC. At UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux on November 8, 2014, Edwards made his promotional debut against Cláudio Silva; however, he lost by split decision. On April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64, Edwards squared off against seasoned fighter Seth Baczynski. In the first round, Edwards prevailed via knockout at 0:08. He was given a Performance of the Night bonus for this outcome, which also made him one of the organization's sixth-fastest knockouts.

On August 20, 2022, Edwards faced Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in an attempt to win the UFC Welterweight Championship. Edwards won the bout and the UFC Welterweight Championship by knockout in the fifth round, following a strong first round and a difficult next four. He was awarded Performance of the Night for his victory. At UFC 286 on March 18, 2023, Edwards and Usman squared off for the third time. He won the fight by a majority decision, deducting points in the third round for gripping the fence to prevent a takedown. Apart from that, Edwards received praise for exceeding Usman's takedown attempts by 11 out of 15 and outstriking Usman for the majority of the fight on the feet. The UFC Welterweight Championship match between Edwards and Colby Covington ended with Leon Edwards winning via a unanimous decision and successfully defending the welterweight strap for the second time.

Who is Leon Edwards’ son?

Leon Edwards' son is Jayon Edwards. Jayon was reportedly raised in Aston, Birmingham, and his father made a commitment to provide Jayon with the secure, cozy, and healthy upbringing that he was denied. After defending his title at UFC 286, Edwards said, "I'm a kid born in Jamaica with nothing. My dad was involved in gang crime. A single mum raised me. It's a great story to tell, and to make my son proud of me for what I'm doing means the world to me."

Leon Edwards’ Girlfriend

The 32-year-old Leon Edwards prefers to keep his personal life private, and it is currently unknown what his relationship status is. Thus, whether he is married or has a significant other is not known.

It's clear that "Rocky" is far more focused on his professional wrestling career and winning the UFC Welterweight Title on December 16th than he is on his personal life and possibly romantic relationship.

Edwards is currently at the top of the UFC welterweight ranks and the height of his professional career. He will eventually want to give his personal life more attention. But for the time being, Leon Edwards is more preoccupied with his UFC career.

Also Read: Who is Leon Edwards brother in Bellator?

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FAQs On Leon Edwards Son

A. Jayon, Leon Edwards' son, is six years old.

A. The UFC Welterweight Championship match between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad is set for July 27, 2024, at UFC 304.

A. Leon Edwards is 32 years old as of July 2024. He was born on August 25, 1991.

A. Leon Edwards competes in the UFC's welterweight division.

A. Leon Edwards has faced Kamaru Usman three times in the UFC.

A. Leon Edwards stands 6 feet or 183 cm tall. 

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