Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards
Khamzat Chimaev vs Leon Edwards: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards?
Chimaev has been linked to a potential matchup with Leon Edwards, a former champion, which has generated significant buzz in the MMA community.
Khamzat Chimaev
Key numbers
- MMA record15-1
- Wins by knockout6
- Wins by submission6
- Wins by decision3
- Losses1
Top honours
- UFC Performance of the Night4 times
- Three-time Swedish National ChampionIn freestyle wrestling at 86 kg and 92 kg
- Brave CF Knockout of the NightAwarded for his performance against Ikram Aliskerov
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Leon Edwards
Key numbers
- Total fights29
- Wins22
- Losses6
- No contests1
- Knockouts7
Top honours
- UFC Welterweight ChampionWon on 20 August 2022
- BAMMA Welterweight ChampionHeld title before joining UFC
- Performance of the NightAwarded for his knockout victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278