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Christian Edwards

Light Heavyweight
Record Record: 9-5-0
Wins
9
Losses
5
Draws
0
6KO/TKO
1Sub
2Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
27
Height
6′5″1.96 m
Reach
78″199 cm
Weight class
Light Heavyweight
Nationality
United States
Team
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM

Record

Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.

WinRecord after fight: 9-5-0TKO
Opponent: Rodolfo Bellato, their record after the fight: 13-4-1left hookR3 1:47
UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs Barcelos
26 Sep 2026

Bellato used pressure and clinch work early, including a knockdown that gave him the first-round advantage. Edwards adjusted with kicks and cleaner distance attacks, then continued to make Bellato work in the clinch. Edwards landed the decisive jab and left hook in the third round and finished at 1:47.

Key moments

  • Bellato's forward work and first-round knockdown gave him an early lead.
  • Edwards used kicks, range and clinch answers to change the rhythm in the second round.
  • Edwards's jab-left-hook combination led to the stoppage at 1:47 of round three.
LossRecord after fight: 8-5-0DEC
Opponent: Modestas Bukauskas, their record after the fight: 20-7-0SplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 276 - Allen vs. Costa
16 May 2026
WinRecord after fight: 8-4-0TKO
Opponent: Glendal WhitneyStrikesR2 4:22
Shamrock FC 373 - Kansas City
21 Feb 2026
LossRecord after fight: 7-4-0DEC
Opponent: Luke FernandezUnanimousR4 5:00
CFFC 142 - Fernandez vs. Edwards
24 May 2025
WinRecord after fight: 7-3-0TKO
Opponent: Jake CollierSubmission to SlamR1 3:36
Shamrock FC 360 - St. Charles
18 Jan 2025
WinRecord after fight: 6-3-0TKO
Opponent: Jarome HatchR1 0:00
Fierce FC 34 - Fierce Fighting Championship 34
8 Nov 2024
LossRecord after fight: 5-3-0SUB
Opponent: Rakim ClevelandGuillotine ChokeR3 3:55
Bellator 293 - Golm vs. James
31 Mar 2023
LossRecord after fight: 5-2-0DEC
Opponent: Grant NealUnanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 278 - Velasquez vs. Carmouche
22 Apr 2022
LossRecord after fight: 5-1-0KO
Opponent: Ben ParrishPunchesR1 0:38
Bellator 266 - Romero vs. Davis
18 Sep 2021
WinRecord after fight: 5-0-0DEC
Opponent: Simon BiyongUnanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 261 - Johnson vs. Moldavsky
25 Jun 2021
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0SUB
Opponent: Hamza SalimRear-Naked ChokeR2 1:28
Bellator 249 - Cyborg vs. Blencowe
15 Oct 2020
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0DEC
Opponent: DiMarcco HutchisonUnanimousR3 5:00
Bellator 239 - Ruth vs. Amosov
21 Feb 2020
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0KO
Opponent: Cesar BennettHead KickR1 0:16
Bellator 233 - Salter vs. van Steenis
8 Nov 2019
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0TKO
Opponent: Justin VargasPunchesR1 0:54
Bellator 224 - Budd vs. Rubin
12 Jul 2019

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Christian Edwards trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu before MMA and identifies his rank as purple belt. He has held an amateur Rage in the Cage title and worked as a gas-station attendant and cashier.

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