Sean Brady Shocks London Crowd, Submits Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night
Wow, what a night at UFC London! If you missed it, let me break it down for you. The O2 Arena was packed, the energy was electric, and all eyes were on former welterweight champion Leon Edwards as he faced off against the rising contender Sean Brady. Initially, Edwards was supposed to fight Jack Della Maddalena, but when Della Maddalena was pulled to fight the reigning champion Belal Muhammad, in stepped Brady—hungry, determined, and ready to make a statement. And oh boy, did he ever.
The fight started off close, with both fighters feeling each other out in the opening round. Edwards, known for his sharp striking and calculated approach, looked solid early on. But as the fight progressed, Brady started to take over. He found his rhythm, imposed his grappling game, and began to wear down the former champion. By the fourth round, it was all Brady. He took Edwards to the ground and locked in a mounted guillotine choke, forcing the tap at 1:39 of the round. The O2 Arena, filled with Edwards' home crowd, was left in stunned silence.
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After the fight, Brady delivered an emotional speech, revealing that he had accepted the fight just after leaving the hospital with his wife and newborn baby. He made it clear that he was willing to fight anyone next and even apologized to the London fans for defeating their hometown hero. It was a night of triumph for Brady and a crushing setback for Edwards, who was fighting for the first time since losing his title to Belal Muhammad in July 2024. Before that, Edwards had been undefeated since 2015, making this loss even more significant.
As expected, Belal Muhammad wasted no time taking jabs at Edwards online, mocking him throughout the fight and after the submission loss. Their rivalry remains heated, and Muhammad seems to relish every opportunity to remind Edwards of their past encounters. Meanwhile, for Sean Brady, this win puts him in a prime position for a potential title shot, though there’s still a long road ahead.
So, what’s next? Will Brady push for a rematch with Muhammad? Will Edwards bounce back from this devastating loss? One thing’s for sure—the welterweight division just got a whole lot more interesting.
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