WEBDESK: In a thrilling fight at UFC London, Sean Brady vs Leon Edwards ended in an upset as Brady secured a fourth-round submission victory over the former welterweight champion. The fight, held at London’s O2 Arena, saw Brady dominate with his wrestling and grappling skills before finishing Edwards with a guillotine choke.
From the start, Sean Brady vs Leon Edwards was an intense battle. Brady applied constant pressure, keeping Edwards on the defensive. The British fighter, known for his striking ability, struggled to find his rhythm against Brady’s superior ground game. Despite his home crowd cheering him on, Edwards couldn’t turn the fight in his favor.
Brady, 32, came into this match determined, even accepting the fight shortly after the birth of his child. His confidence showed in the octagon, as he methodically wore down Edwards before securing the decisive submission. The victory marked Brady’s third consecutive win and placed him among the top contenders in the welterweight division.
For Edwards, this was his second straight defeat, following a previous loss to Belal Muhammad. The former champion had hoped for a strong comeback in front of his UK fans, but the match ended in disappointment for the British fighter. Many fans left before the final round, sensing Edwards was struggling to mount a comeback.
With this win, Sean Brady now eyes a title shot, while Edwards must regroup and find a way back to the top of the division. The welterweight landscape remains competitive, with rising stars like Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry looking to make their mark.
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