Sean Brady showcased an impressive performance at UFC London on March 22, 2025, submitting former welterweight champion Leon Edwards with a guillotine choke in the fourth round at the O2 Arena. This notable win solidifies the 32-year-old Brady as a top contender for the welterweight title, extending his winning streak to three in the division.
From the opening round, it was evident that neither fighter was willing to give up control. Brady demonstrated his tactical expertise by utilizing his wrestling skills effectively, securing multiple takedowns and maintaining relentless pressure. Early on, he managed to bring Edwards to the mat, establishing control, though Edwards briefly responded with a stand-up exchange, landing a few strikes of his own.
By the fourth round, Brady had landed 221 strikes and maintained ground control for an impressive 11 minutes and 10 seconds. This sustained dominance created an opportunity for Brady to lock in a guillotine choke from mount. Edwards, unable to break free, tapped out at 1:39 of the round, acknowledging Brady’s superiority.

UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady Results
- Main Event: Sean Brady defeats Leon Edwards by submission (mounted guillotine) at 1:39 of Round 4
- Co-Main Event: Carlos Ulberg defeats Jan Błachowicz by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Kevin Holland defeats Gunnar Nelson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Alexia Thainara defeats Molly McCann by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:32 of Round 1
- Chris Duncan defeats Jordan Vucenic by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:42 of Round 2
- Nathaniel Wood defeats Morgan Charriere by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Chris Padilla (29-28, 29-28) defeats Jai Herbert by split decision (29-28)
- Lone’er Kavanagh defeats Felipe dos Santos by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Marcin Tybura defeats Mick Parkin by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Christian Leroy Duncan defeats Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
- Shauna Bannon defeats Puja Tomar by submission (armbar) at 3:22 of Round 2
- Caolán Loughran (29-28, 29-28) defeats Nathan Fletcher by split decision (29-28)
- Kauê Fernandes defeats Guram Kutateladze by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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