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Christian Edwards

Light Heavyweight Division

8-5-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Christian Edwards
  • Last fight

    Win
    Modestas Bukauskas

    Bukauskas vs Edwards

    May. 16, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Christian Edwards' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Muskogee, United States
Trains at
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Fighting style
MMA
Age
27
Height
77.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
May. 16, 2026
  • Pro since July 2019
     
  • Making UFC debut on five days' notice, his second fight in 84 Days
     
  • Four wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, verbal sub)
     
  • Four first-round finishes, two second-round finishes
     
  • Two finishes under a minute (0:16 & 0:54)
     
  • Got a first round TKO win vs UFC-vet Jake Collier in January 2025
     
  • Last loss came vs the UFC’s Luke Fernandez in a title fight with CFFC in May 2025
     
  • Went 5-3 with Bellator

UFC Fight Night (5/16/26) Edwards lost a three round split decision to Modestas Bukauskas

When did you start training for fighting? In 2016

Did you practice any traditional martial arts prior to MMA? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Amateur title holder in Rage in the Cage

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Purple Belt in BJJ

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Luke Fernandez because it was the first real genuine war that I had. I didn’t win but I came out stronger and I learned. 

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Anderson Silva because he was my idol growing up. He was unbelievable and surreal inside the octagon.

Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My wife

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a gas station attendant/ cashier. 

Origin of nickname: It came from my favorite anime, Naruto 

Personal Life / Background: My family is everything, my wife, my kids, they are the whole reason I do this. The motivate me to accomplish my goals and chase after my dreams. They are the reason for my success.