Most likely Jack Della Maddalena (25%), UFC Sydney, Afterpay Arena, 7 Feb 2027. Next: Jorge Masvidal (12%), Belal Muhammad (8%).
Updated (Dubai time) · Percentages are NextSmash model estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Likely opponents Model estimate
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The once-scheduled fight. MMA Junkie listed it after Perth. Both lost to Prates.Likely event: UFC Sydney · Afterpay Arena · 7 Feb 2027
- Jorge Masvidal12%Masvidal named Edwards for his comeback (24 Aug). It's a money fight, but Masvidal is unranked and hasn't fought since 2023.
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Trilogy of ex-champions in decline.
Field / other: 55%, including Daniel Rodriguez 4%. This covers everyone not listed above.
- Likely event
- Nothing announced. Early 2027 most likely (a London or Manchester card would add a home-card boost if one is announced). · Event page: UFC Fight Night Sydney
- Last fight
- Loss vs Carlos Prates · KO R2 1:28 · UFC 322 · 15 Nov 2025
- Career stage
- Three straight losses and 10+ months out: step back, with some layoff/retirement risk.
- Confidence
- Low (High = officially booked · Medium = reported or a fighter's own claim · Low = model only)
- Last updated
- (Dubai time)
Leon Edwards: frequently asked questions
When is Leon Edwards's next fight?
No fight is officially booked as of 1 Oct 2026. Our outlook: Nothing announced. Early 2027 most likely (a London or Manchester card would add a home-card boost if one is announced).
Who did Leon Edwards fight last?
Leon Edwards lost to Carlos Prates at UFC 322 on 15 Nov 2025 (KO R2 1:28).
Who is Leon Edwards likely to fight next?
NextSmash model estimate: Jack Della Maddalena (25%), Jorge Masvidal (12%), Belal Muhammad (8%). Updated 1 Oct 2026. These are estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Is Leon Edwards fighting at UFC Sydney?
Nothing is booked as of 1 Oct 2026. UFC Fight Night Sydney is set for Sun 7 Feb 2027 at the Afterpay Arena, and no bouts had been announced when we checked on 2 Oct 2026. Our model's picks that list Sydney as a possible event: Jack Della Maddalena (25%).
What is Leon Edwards's record?
22-6-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, as listed on UFC.com (checked 1 Oct 2026).
Your pick
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- Belal Muhammad #7 · next: Kamaru Usman 20%
- Kamaru Usman #9 · next: Belal Muhammad 20%
- Sean Brady #6 · next: Gabriel Bonfim 92%
- Joaquin Buckley #10 · next: Mike Malott 92%
- Gabriel Bonfim #5 · next: Sean Brady 92%
More: Welterweight rankings and next fights · England UFC fighters · UFC Fight Night Sydney fight card
Sources
- UFC.com athlete profile (record, rank, last fight) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com rankings (Media Panel + Meta boards) · 1 Oct 2026
- ESPN fighter profile (country, record cross-check) · 1 Oct 2026
- MMA Junkie: Medić calls out Leon Edwards after 30-second KO in Belgrade · 1 Aug 2026
- talkSPORT: Masvidal names Edwards for his UFC return · 24 Aug 2026
- AgentMMA: Rodriguez sought Edwards fight; Edwards' team went another way · 29 Jun 2026
- MMA Junkie: What's next for Della Maddalena after UFC Perth (Brady–Buckley winner, Edwards, Bonfim) · 3 May 2026
Percentages are NextSmash model estimates from the factors shown above (see methodology). They are not facts, and not betting advice. Records and ranks come from UFC.com; country from ESPN. Checked 1 Oct 2026.