History of Justin Edwards (fighter) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 28, 2025

Justin Edwards is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. He has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008. Edwards has fought in major promotions such as the UFC and Bellator. Additionally, he was a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos and The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption.

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January 26, 1983: Justin Edwards' Birth

On January 26, 1983, Justin Ross Edwards was born. He is an American mixed martial artist.

October 2006: Amateur MMA Debut

In October 2006, Justin Edwards made his amateur MMA debut and won via submission.

2008: Start of MMA Career

In 2008, Justin Edwards began his professional career as a mixed martial arts competitor in the Lightweight division.

June 4, 2011: UFC Debut

On June 4, 2011, Justin Edwards made his official UFC debut on The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale card, fighting against Clay Harvison. He lost the fight via split decision.

September 17, 2011: Victory at UFC Fight Night 25

On September 17, 2011, Justin Edwards faced Jorge Lopez at UFC Fight Night 25 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

2011: Signed with UFC for The Ultimate Fighter

In 2011, Justin Edwards signed with the UFC to compete in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.

February 4, 2012: Withdrawal from UFC 143

On February 4, 2012, Justin Edwards was scheduled to face Mike Stumpf at UFC 143, but Stumpf was injured and replaced by Stephen Thompson. Edwards also had to withdraw due to an injury.

October 5, 2012: Submission of the Night at UFC on FX 5

On October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5, Justin Edwards defeated Josh Neer via technical submission in the first round, earning him Submission of the Night honors.

February 16, 2013: Withdrawal from UFC on Fuel TV

On February 16, 2013, Justin Edwards was scheduled to face Gunnar Nelson at UFC on Fuel TV, but he had to pull out due to an injury.

August 28, 2013: Loss at UFC Fight Night 27

On August 28, 2013, Justin Edwards faced Brandon Thatch at UFC Fight Night 27 and lost the bout via first-round TKO.

January 15, 2014: Loss at UFC Fight Night 35

On January 15, 2014, Justin Edwards faced Ramsey Nijem at UFC Fight Night 35 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

August 30, 2014: Withdrawal from UFC 177

On August 30, 2014, Justin Edwards was expected to face Yancy Medeiros at UFC 177, but he pulled out of the event in the days leading up to it due to an injury.

June 6, 2015: Loss at UFC Fight Night 68 and Release

On June 6, 2015, Justin Edwards faced Joe Proctor at UFC Fight Night 68 and lost via submission in the final round and was subsequently released from the UFC.

February 2017: The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption

In February 2017, Justin Edwards competed on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption, defeating Joe Stevenson in the opening round and losing to Tom Gallicchio in the quarter-finals.