Quickly-to-be high three-ranked Final Combating Championship (UFC) Welterweight Sean Brady scored the largest win of his profession by strangling former champion Leon Edwards in the principle occasion of UFC London yesterday (Sat., March 22, 2025) inside The O2 Area in London, England (watch highlights).
Brady not solely handed Edwards his second straight loss for the primary time in his profession, however he additionally grew to become the primary individual to complete “Rocky.”
The 32-year-old believes this victory outshines Belal Muhammad’s win over Edwards, who took the belt from the U.Ok.-based fighter.
“That’s the way you beat Leon. The blueprint was type of written in a number of his fights, and I simply did lots higher than I feel anybody else has been capable of do it,” Brady informed reporters throughout the UFC London post-fight press convention (watch right here). “I feel I did lots higher than Belal did. I feel Belal misplaced a few rounds. He had his again taken for a whole spherical. I feel it was 3-2 after they fought. I dominated Leon each spherical. Nobody’s ever performed it like me.”
“I submitted him and made him stop in entrance of his hometown. If we have been in Philly, you ain’t making me stop in entrance of my hometown, I’ll let you know that,” Brady concluded. “I’m going to sleep, son. So simply do not forget that.”
Brady’s efficiency in opposition to Edwards was undeniably spectacular, and he’s proper: nobody has decimated the previous Welterweight champion like that earlier than.
Nonetheless, the Philadelphia native finds himself in a tough spot. After Muhammad faces Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 later this 12 months, Shavkat Rakhmonov is subsequent in line for a title shot.
If Rakhmonov’s damage delays his probability, Brady may leap into rivalry. However would the MMA fanbase wish to see him rematch “Keep in mind the Title” so quickly? (That’s assuming Muhammad will get previous JDM.)
For full UFC London outcomes, protection, and highlights click on HERE.
