Fabian Edwards’s parents’ names are currently unknown but the role his mother played in his career has been emphasized over the years. His parents divorced shortly after they moved to the UK and by the time he was around 11, his father got killed in a London nightclub leaving his mother to raise him and his brother, Leon, who’s also a professional fighter.
Fabian’s mother motivated him and his brother to go into MMA in other to keep them off the streets. Despite being known as one of the most exciting siblings in the MMA, details about Fabian Edwards’ personal life are still under wraps. Regardless of that, his career has garnered him about $1 million at the moment.
Details about Fabian Edwards’ Parents
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The MMA fighter was to his parents in Kingston, Jamaica. His parents raised him and his brother in a small one-room wooden shack protected by a tin roof. They later moved to London and settled in a neighborhood in Aston, Birmingham.
Despite relocating back to the UK, violence remained part of his upbringing. Fabian’s father was said to be involved in some shady activities that later cost him his life. He was shot in a London nightclub, leaving Fabian’s mother to cater for the family. His brother once revealed in an interview that the reason their father was killed had to do with money.
In an attempt to save the brothers from a life of crime, the fighter’s mother pushed him and his brother into pursuing a career as a martial artist. She discovered a gym in their neighborhood in Edinburg, the Ultimate Training Center.
The siblings have not revealed the names of their parents but have often credited their mother for keeping them off the streets. In the UK, Fabian and Leon might soon be the first English brothers in MMA.
Besides his brother, Leon, there has been speculation Fabian might have a sister as well.
Who is Fabian Edwards’s Girlfriend?
At the moment, the English mixed martial artist has not revealed details about his personal life. Fabian Edwards seems to be more focused on competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA and has a pro-MMA record of 11 wins and 2 losses.
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What is His Net Worth?
Also known as The Assassin, Fabian Edwards is rumored to have a net worth of about $1 million. The 6’1″ fighter has kept most of his income details private but it has been revealed that he has made quite a fortune from winning his bouts.
Most of his fights come with not less than a $100,000 guaranteed purse and also additional sponsorship pay and bonuses.
5 Fast Facts about Fabian Edwards
- He is currently 32 years old.
- His brother, Leon Edwards is the first Jamaican-born champion in UFC history.
- Fabian Edwards used to work as a janitor and a carpenter before he signed his first deal with Bellator. He juggled between the two jobs for several years.
- He is ranked #2 in the Bellator and might soon be the 185-pound champion in the organization.
- Fabian’s father was the boss of a neighborhood gang and was known on the streets as ‘The General’.
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