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.
Born on Dec 25, 1991 (33 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kazakhstan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 15,851 | $180,000 | 152$ |
| Totals | 1 | 18,776,707 | 15,851 | $180,000 | 152$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards discussed his plans to return to the octagon.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards discussed his plans to return to the octagon in November after losing his UFC title.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards was defeated by Sean Brady in a previous match.
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Ecuador:
Leon Edwards is being challenged by Michael Morales for a potential fight.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards was defeated by Sean Brady in a recent match.
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Croatia:
Leon Edwards shocked Kamaru Usman by defeating him and taking the title in 2022.
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Kazakhstan:
Leon Edwards was recently defeated by Sean Brady.
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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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