Leon Edwards Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. Where was Leon Edwards born?
A. Birmingham, England
B. Kingston, Jamaica
C. London, England
D. New York, USA
Answer: B. Kingston, Jamaica
Q2. What is Leon Edwards’ professional nickname?
A. The Assassin
B. Rocky
C. The Jamaican Sniper
D. King Leon
Answer: B. Rocky
Q3. What is Leon Edwards’ height?
A. 5’10”
B. 6’0″
C. 6’2″
D. 6’4″
Answer: C. 6’2″
Q4. In which weight division does Leon Edwards primarily compete?
A. Lightweight
B. Welterweight
C. Middleweight
D. Heavyweight
Answer: B. Welterweight
Q5. When did Leon Edwards make his UFC debut?
A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2018
Answer: C. 2014
Q6. Who did Leon Edwards defeat to win the UFC Welterweight Championship?
A. Colby Covington
B. Belal Muhammad
C. Kamaru Usman (at UFC 278)
D. Nate Diaz
Answer: C. Kamaru Usman (at UFC 278)
Q7. How many wins does Leon Edwards have by knockout/TKO?
A. 7
B. 3
C. 12
D. 5
Answer: A. 7
Q8. At what age did Leon Edwards move from Jamaica to Birmingham, England?
A. 5
B. 9
C. 13
D. 17
Answer: B. 9
Q9. What tragic event involving his father occurred when Leon Edwards was 13?
A. Father passed from illness
B. Father was imprisoned
C. Father left the family
D. Father was shot and killed
Answer: D. Father was shot and killed
Q10. Leon Edwards began training in MMA at what age?
A. 14
B. 17
C. 20
D. 22
Answer: B. 17
Q11. Before joining the UFC, Leon Edwards was the champion in which regional promotion?
A. Cage Warriors
B. BAMMA
C. Bellator
D. ONE Championship
Answer: B. BAMMA
Q12. What is Leon Edwards’ fighting stance?
A. Orthodox
B. Ambiguous
C. Switch
D. Southpaw
Answer: D. Southpaw
Q13. Who did Leon Edwards defeat by unanimous decision to defend his UFC title at UFC 296?
A. Kamaru Usman
B. Belal Muhammad
C. Colby Covington
D. Sean Brady
Answer: C. Colby Covington
Q14. Leon Edwards lost the UFC Welterweight title to whom at UFC 304?
A. Colby Covington
B. Belal Muhammad
C. Kamaru Usman
D. Gilbert Burns
Answer: B. Belal Muhammad
Q15. His brother Fabian Edwards also competes professionally in which promotion?
A. UFC
B. Bellator
C. PFL
D. ONE Championship
Answer: A. UFC
Q16. Which of the following is a key strength often highlighted in Leon Edwards’ game?
A. Elite wrestling offense
B. High-level striking and distance management
C. Heavy grappling submissions
D. One-punch power only
Answer: B. High-level striking and distance management
Q17. Against which opponent did Leon Edwards suffer a submission loss in 2025?
A. Belal Muhammad
B. Carlos Prates
C. Sean Brady
D. Colby Covington
Answer: C. Sean Brady
Q18. What award did Leon Edwards win for his performance at UFC 278?
A. Fight of the Night
B. Performance of the Night
C. Submission of the Night
D. Knockout of the Year only
Answer: B. Performance of the Night
Q19. Leon Edwards trains primarily out of which gym?
A. American Top Team
B. Renegade MMA / UTC Birmingham
C. Tristar Gym
D. Roufusport
Answer: B. Renegade MMA / UTC Birmingham
Q20. How many successful title defenses did Leon Edwards make as UFC Welterweight Champion?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Answer: C. 2
Q21. What is one wrestling-related skill Leon Edwards has demonstrated effectively in fights?
A. Frequent double-leg takedowns
B. Strong takedown defense and scrambles
C. Guard pulling exclusively
D. Heel hooks
Answer: B. Strong takedown defense and scrambles
Q22. Leon Edwards ended a long win streak of which fighter with his title-winning performance?
A. Colby Covington
B. Kamaru Usman
C. Gilbert Burns
D. Jorge Masvidal
Answer: B. Kamaru Usman
Q23. In which country did Leon Edwards grow up after moving from Jamaica?
A. United States
B. England
C. Canada
D. Australia
Answer: B. England
Q24. Leon Edwards has a professional win by what rare method besides KO/sub/decision?
A. None
B. Disqualification
C. Forfeit
D. Corner stoppage only
Answer: A. None
Q25. Which veteran fighter did Leon Edwards defeat in a competitive striking battle earlier in his UFC career?
A. Nate Diaz
B. Conor McGregor
C. Dustin Poirier
D. Michael Chandler
Answer: A. Nate Diaz