UFC London Recap: Sean Brady Shocks Leon Edwards, Ulberg Edges Błachowicz, and Stunning Finishes Steal the Show

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 UFC London, held on March 22, 2025, at The O2 Arena, showcased a series of compelling bouts that left an indelible mark on the mixed martial arts landscape. The event featured a blend of emerging talents and seasoned veterans, culminating in memorable performances and significant shifts within various divisions.

Main Event: Welterweight Showdown

In the headline bout, fifth-ranked welterweight contender Sean Brady faced former champion Leon Edwards. Brady delivered a dominant performance, culminating in a guillotine choke submission at 1:39 of the fourth round. This victory marked the first time Edwards had been stopped in his professional career, underscoring Brady's grappling prowess. 

Co-Main Event: Light Heavyweight Clash

The co-main event featured a light heavyweight bout between Carlos Ulberg and former champion Jan Błachowicz. Ulberg secured a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring the bout 29–28 in his favor. This win positions Ulberg as a rising contender in the division, while Błachowicz faces a setback in his pursuit to reclaim the title. 

Featured Bout: Welterweight Contest

Kevin Holland made a successful return to the welterweight division, defeating Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision. Holland showcased his striking skills, including a significant knockdown in the opening round, earning scores of 29–28 across all judges' cards. 

Women's Strawweight Bout

In a women's strawweight matchup, Alexia Thainara defeated Molly McCann via rear-naked choke submission at 4:32 of the first round. Post-fight, McCann announced her retirement, ending a notable career in the UFC. 

Additional Main Card Results

  • Lightweight Bout: Chris Duncan secured a victory over Jordan Vucenic with a guillotine choke submission in the second round at 3:42. 

  • Featherweight Bout: Nathaniel Wood defeated Morgan Charrière by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 30–27. 

Preliminary Card Highlights

  • Lightweight Bout: Chris Padilla edged out Jai Herbert via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28). 

  • Flyweight Bout: Lone'er Kavanagh defeated Felipe dos Santos by unanimous decision (29–28 across all judges). 

  • Heavyweight Bout: Marcin Tybura won against Mick Parkin via unanimous decision (29–28 on all scorecards). 

  • Middleweight Bout: Christian Leroy Duncan dominated Andrey Pulyaev, earning a unanimous decision victory with scores of 30–27, 30–27, and 30–26. 

  • Women's Strawweight Bout: Shauna Bannon submitted Puja Tomar with an armbar at 3:22 of the second round. 

  • Bantamweight Bout: Caolán Loughran secured a split decision win over Nathan Fletcher (29–28, 29–28, 28–29). 

  • Lightweight Bout: Kauê Fernandes defeated Guram Kutateladze by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the bout 30–27. 

Performance Bonuses

The UFC awarded $50,000 bonuses for exceptional performances to the following fighters:

  • Performance of the Night: Sean Brady, Kevin Holland, Alexia Thainara, and Shauna Bannon. 

UFC London not only highlighted the emergence of new contenders but also marked pivotal moments in the careers of established fighters, setting the stage for intriguing matchups in the future.


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