Leon Edwards
Leon Edwards is a British mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on August 25, 1991, in Birmingham, England, he has established himself as one of the top fighters in his weight class, known for his striking skills and well-rounded game. Edwards gained significant recognition after capturing the UFC Welterweight Championship in July 2024 by defeating Belal Muhammad. He is also known for his rivalry with Kamaru Usman, having faced him multiple times in pursuit of the title. Edwards has a strong background in karate and has trained extensively in various martial arts, making him a versatile and dangerous opponent in the octagon.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kazakhstan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 9,826 | $180,000 | 94$ |
| Totals | 1 | 18,776,707 | 9,826 | $180,000 | 94$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards is a British fighter who was defeated by Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night 255.
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Croatia:
Leon Edwards, a prominent figure in English MMA, suffered a convincing defeat in his second consecutive fight on home turf.
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Croatia:
Leon Edwards was the main fighter at the UFC event in London, but his performance was disappointing.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards faced Sean Brady in the main event of UFC Fight Night 255.
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United Kingdom:
Leon Edwards struggled to find direction in a fight where he was dominated by Sean Brady.
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Croatia:
Leon Edwards returned to the octagon after losing his title and faced a tough match against Sean Brady.
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Peru:
Leon Edwards is one of the fighters competing in the UFC Fight Night event.
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Iceland:
The main event is between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady, also in welterweight.
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Croatia:
Leon Edwards is a well-known fighter, and his brother is Fabian Edwards.
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Croatia:
Belal Muhammad recently fought against Leon Edwards, who is considered the best striker in the UFC.
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