Sean Brady Defeats Leon Edwards by Submission at UFC Fight Night London
Brady Shocks O2 Arena Crowd with Fourth-Round Victory Over Edwards
In a stunning turn of events at the O2 Arena in London, Sean Brady triumphed over former welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards on Saturday night. Brady secured a compelling submission victory, forcing Edwards to tap out 1 minute and 39 seconds into the fourth round of their UFC Fight Night main event.
Brady, stepping in as a late replacement, delivered a career-defining performance. He effectively disrupted Edwards’ aspirations for a rebound and hushed the enthusiastic London audience with a decisive guillotine choke early in the final round.
This defeat marks a second consecutive setback for Edwards, 33, from Birmingham. He was initially scheduled to face Jack Della Maddalena before a shift in UFC welterweight plans led to Brady (now 18-1) taking the bout.
Dominance on the Ground
Edwards aimed to regain momentum after surrendering his championship to Belal Muhammad last summer. However, he encountered relentless pressure and superior ground control from Brady throughout the contest.
The fight commenced at a rapid pace. Edwards displayed sharpness in the initial exchanges, landing effective jabs and successfully defending against Brady’s initial takedown attempts. As the fight progressed, Brady’s persistent pressure and wrestling expertise began to dictate the action.
During the second round, Brady, representing Philadelphia, asserted dominance on the canvas. He gained control of Edwards’ back and threatened with multiple submission attempts. He maintained control in the third round, smothering the British fighter, securing dominant positions, and delivering ground strikes that visibly drained Edwards’ stamina.
Sean Brady (right) defeated Leon Edwards at the UFC Fight Night held at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
Brady compelled his adversary to submit just 1 minute and 39 seconds into the fourth round.
The Decisive Submission
The fight concluded in the fourth round when Brady secured another takedown, achieving a favorable position. He then executed a guillotine choke from the top, compelling Edwards to submit. This emphatic victory propels Brady into immediate contention in the welterweight division.
Undercard Highlights
In other featured bouts, New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg secured a unanimous decision victory over former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz in the co-main event. Additionally, Kevin Holland earned a decision win over Gunnar Nelson in a closely contested welterweight match.
British fan favorite Molly McCann experienced a first-round submission defeat to Alexia Thainara and declared her retirement from mixed martial arts following the fight.
Brady’s Career-Defining Victory
Ultimately, the evening belonged to Brady. Overcoming underdog status, he entered enemy territory and emerged with the most significant triumph of his professional career.