and Wand Fight Team product, Jorge Lopez, on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Edwards stepped in to fight newly-signed Englishman, John Maguire, at UFC 138 in Birmingham, England, following the withdrawal of James Head due to injury. After being taken down and controlled for most of the fight, Edwards lost via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27). Edwards was expected to face Mike Stumpf on February 4, 2012, at UFC 143. However, Stumpf suffered an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Stephen Thompson. Edwards was also forced to pull out of the bout and was replaced by Dan Stittgen. Edwards faced Josh Neer on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. Edwards leaped into an arm in guillotine and finished the fight 45 seconds into the first round via technical submission after choking Neer unconscious. The finish won him Submission of the Night honors. Edwards was expected to face Gunnar Nelson on February 16, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald. However, Edwards was forced to pull out of the bout citing an injury, and was replaced by returning veteran Jorge Santiago. Edwards faced promotional newcomer Brandon Thatch on August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27. He lost the bout via first round TKO. Edwards faced Ramsey Nijem in a Lightweight bout on January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Edwards was expected to face Yancy Medeiros on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. However, Edwards pulled out of the event in the days leading up to the event citing an injury. Medeiros ended up fighting promotional newcomer Damon Jackson. Edwards faced Joe Proctor on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68. He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission with just seconds remaining in the final round. Subsequently, he was released from the promotion. The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption In February 2017, it was revealed that Edwards would again compete on the UFC's reality show in the 25th season on The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption. Edwards was the seventh pick overall for Team Garbrandt. He defeated Joe Stevenson in the opening round by unanimous decision. In the quarter finals Edwards lost to Tom Gallicchio by submission in the first round. Championships and accomplishments International Fighting Championships IFC Grandprix Winner (2009) Ultimate Fighting Championship Submission of the Night (One time) vs.