UFC Outcomes: Bonus Recipients, Clips, and Responses from London Event
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UFC Fight Night London might not earn any awards for the most action-packed event, but boy, did Sean Brady put on a show in the headliner. Brady delivered a dominant display in the main event, besting Leon Edwards via fourth-round submission. Let's relive the finish.
Brady appeared to have the blueprint for Edwards, following in the footsteps of Belal Muhammad from July 2024, and building on it to secure the win. Midway through the third round, Edwards shot for a takedown inexplicably and unsuccessfully, a move that seemed to seal his fate. Brady took control, dominating another round on top. Brady could find himself at the top of the welterweight division, but Muhammad is already scheduled to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena in May.
Brady could challenge the new champion, especially if Shavkat Rakhmonov isn't quite ready to return from injury. If nothing else, Brady walked away with one of four performance bonuses thanks to his dominating win.
Meanwhile, the co-main event saw Carlos Ulberg earning a unanimous decision over Jan Blachowicz in a less than thrilling match. The victory for Ulberg, spurred on by a slight edge in leg kicks, has put him within arm's reach of a title shot.
Here's a look at the complete results and highlights of each finish:
Main Card Results
- Welterweight Bout: Sean Brady def. Leon Edwards via fourth-round submission (guillotine)
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Carlos Ulberg def. Jan Błachowicz via unanimous decision (29-28x3)
- Welterweight Bout: Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (29-28x3)
- Women's Strawweight Bout: Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann via submission (rear-naked choke)
- Lightweight Bout: Chris Duncan def. Jordan Vucenic via second-round submission (guillotine)
We also got to witness another finish courtesy of Duncan. Duncan continued to jump the gilly and finally secured the submission win.
- Featherweight Bout: Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charrière via unanimous decision (30-27x3)
UFC Fight Night London Preliminary Card Results
- Lightweight Bout: Chris Padilla def. Jai Herbert via split decision (29-28x2, 28-29)
- Flyweight Bout: Lone'er Kavanagh def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision (29-28x3)
- Heavyweight Bout: Marcin Tybura def. Mick Parkin via unanimous decision (29-28x3)
- Middleweight Bout: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Andre Pulyaev via unanimous decision (30-27x2, 30-26)
- Women's Strawweight Bout: Shauna Bannon def. Puja Tomar via second-round submission
Bannon came up with the most incredible comeback, securing the submission win after eating a head kick first.
- Bantamweight Bout: Caolan Loughran def. Nathan Fletcher via split decision (29-28x2, 28-29)
- Lightweight Bout: Kaue Fernandes def. Guram Kutateladze via unanimous decision (30-27x3)
This event marked the first UFC event since August 2024 that didn't feature a single Knockout or Technical Knockout victory. It would have been interesting to hear UFC President Dana White's thoughts on this unusual distinction. However, the promotion sent Executive Vice President David Shaw to meet the media instead.
Most fans are looking forward to the event next week in Mexico City, headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg.
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Inside the Octagon with Sean Brady: A Breakdown of His Performance
Sean Brady's performance against Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night on March 22, 2025, was a testament to his grappling skills and strategic prowess. Here's a closer look:
Key Statistics:- Takedown Domination: Brady landed multiple takedowns, controlling Edwards for over 11 minutes of control time during the fight.- Striking and Setup: Brady combined his striking with wrestling, using it to set up takedowns. He significantly outstruck Edwards, landing 221 strikes compared to Edwards' 23.- Finish Factor: The fight ended with Brady scoring a fourth-round submission via a mounted guillotine choke, demonstrating his versatility in finishing fights.
Brady's victory has significant implications for the welterweight division:
- Ranking Boost: Brady's performance is likely to elevate him to the top of the welterweight rankings, putting him in the coveted top spot.
- Title Contention: This win positions Brady as a serious contender for a title shot, although the outcome of upcoming fights, like Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, may influence this.
- Versatile Threat: Brady's success against a striker like Edwards showcases his ability to adapt and dominate fighters with different skill sets, making him a formidable opponent for various potential challengers in the division.
- Sean Brady, following the blueprint of Belal Muhammad, secured a dominant victory over Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night London, earning himself a fourth-round submission win.
- Brady's win over Edwards could potentially place him at the top of the UFC's welterweight division, posing a significant threat to any contender, including the new champion, Shavkat Rakhmonov.
- Meanwhile, impressive performances by other UFC debutants, such as Sean Brady and Carlos Ulberg, have put them within arm's reach of title shots in their respective divisions.