Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards is a British-Jamaican mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. His nickname, Rocky, was given to him by his friends in school when he was 16. He is expected to face undefeated prospect Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Chimaeva on December 19, 2020.
About Leon Edwards in brief
Leon Edwards is a British-Jamaican mixed martial artist who currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He formerly competed for BAMMA, where he was the Welterweight Champion. As of October 28, 2020, he is #3 in the UFC welterweights rankings. His nickname, Rocky, was given to him by his friends in school when he was 16. His brother Fabian is also an MMA fighter for Bellator MMA. He is expected to face undefeated prospect Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs.
Chimaeva on December 19, 2020. He has also been involved in a backstage brawl with Jorge Masvidal, which left him with a laceration under his left eye. He was scheduled to face Tyron Woodley on 21 March 2020 at UFC Fight night: Woodley vs. Edwards. However, the restrictions related to COVID-19 forced Edwards to withdraw.
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