Watch full fight video highlights of Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady from their UFC London main event showdown Saturday night.
The Edwards vs. Brady fight took place on March 22nd at the 02 Arena in London, England. Leon Edwards (22-5, 1 no-contest) and Sean Brady (18-1) headlined the main event.
Official decision: Sean Brady defeated Leon Edwards via submission (guillotine) in Round 4, at 1:39.
Round 1
Brady started aggressively in orthodox stance against Edwards in southpaw, immediately throwing a hard right hand. Edwards countered effectively with a left. Brady pressed forward, Edwards maintained distance. A clinch ensued with Brady landing a knee, Edwards responded and broke away. Edwards displayed good footwork, circling and maintaining range. Another clinch saw Brady land knees. Brady landed a sharp combo. Brady clinched again, maintaining a deep underhook. The round ended with Brady taking Edwards down and controlling in half-guard.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Brady.
Round 2
Brady initiated with an immediate double-leg takedown attempt, transitioning to Edwards` back against the fence and then top half guard. Brady secured back control with hooks, softening Edwards with shots. Brady moved to a body triangle, maintaining control. Edwards defended but Brady remained dominant, transitioning to mount and then back again, punishing Edwards on the ground.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 for Brady, 20-17 overall.
Round 3
Edwards needed a significant change in round 3 to revive his chances, appearing defeated as his corner offered encouragement. Brady threw a head kick, but Edwards landed an uppercut and elbow. Edwards defended a takedown attempt. In a clinch, Edwards attempted a takedown but Brady countered with a headlock, transitioning to mount. Edwards briefly gained a single-leg but Brady defended and landed punches, maintaining top control and dominating on the ground. Brady took Edwards` back, landing punches and controlling until the round`s end.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-8 for Brady, 30-25 overall.
Round 4
Brady`s corner anticipated a finish in round 4. Brady pressured Edwards, securing a takedown against the fence, similar to Belal Muhammad`s strategy. Brady moved to mount, applying a guillotine choke, and secured the submission victory. Sean Brady becomes the first fighter to finish Leon Edwards.
