Sean Brady Shocks London – Submits Leon Edwards

Sean Brady delivered a stunning performance at UFC Fight Night 255 in London, submitting former champion Leon Edwards in the fourth round. Brady made history by becoming the first man to finish Edwards – and did it on short notice.

Sean Brady makes history – submits former champion Edwards

Sean Brady etched his name into UFC history on Saturday night as he became the first fighter to finish Leon Edwards. The fight headlined UFC Fight Night 255 at the iconic O2 Arena in London, in front of a sold-out crowd. With relentless pressure, dominant grappling, and a tight guillotine choke in the fourth round, Brady proved he belongs among the welterweight elite.

Adding to the drama, Brady took the fight on short notice – just days after becoming a father.

“I took this fight the day after I got home from the hospital with my wife and our newborn,” Brady said in his post-fight interview. “I believe I belong in the top three in the world.”

Fight breakdown: Brady controlled every round

Brady set the pace from the opening bell, putting Edwards on the back foot with powerful combinations and aggressive clinch work. While Edwards managed to break free from some early grapples, Brady secured a trip takedown in the final seconds of Round 1.

In Round 2, Brady wasted no time and shot for a double leg takedown immediately. He took Edwards’ back and maintained dominant top control for the entire frame, keeping the former champion pinned and unable to mount any offense.

Round 3 began with some promise for Edwards, who landed a sharp uppercut and elbow. But when he attempted a takedown of his own, Brady reversed it and resumed his dominance on the ground, landing heavy shots and ending the round in back control.

The finish came early in Round 4. Brady backed Edwards up with strikes, secured another takedown, and locked in a one-arm guillotine choke from top position. Edwards was forced to tap at 1:39 of the round – marking the first time he’s ever been finished in the UFC.

UFC Fight Night 255 – Full Results

Main Card (started 20:00 GMT on Viaplay):

• Sean Brady def. Leon Edwards via submission (guillotine choke), Round 4 – 1:39
• Carlos Ulberg def. Jan B?achowicz via unanimous decision (29–28 x3)
• Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson via unanimous decision (29–28 x3)
• Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann via submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1
• Chris Duncan def. Jordan Vucenic via submission (guillotine choke), Round 2
• Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charrière via unanimous decision (30–27 x3)

Prelims (started 17:00 GMT on UFC Fight Pass):

• Chris Padilla def. Jai Herbert via split decision
• Lone’er Kavanagh def. Felipe dos Santos via unanimous decision
• Marcin Tybura def. Mick Parkin via unanimous decision
• Christian Leroy Duncan def. Andrey Pulyaev via unanimous decision
• Shauna Bannon def. Puja Tomar via submission (armbar), Round 2
• Caolán Loughran def. Nathan Fletcher via split decision
• Kauê Fernandes def. Guram Kutateladze via unanimous decision

🗣️ "I love all of you UK fans!" #UFCLondon

Sean Brady showing love to The O2 👏 pic.twitter.com/MAC4ePxkAZ

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 22, 2025

Bonuses, attendance, and future implications

UFC Fight Night 255 broke records as the highest-grossing UFC Fight Night in history, drawing 18,583 fans and generating over $4.7 million in gate revenue. Performance bonuses of $50,000 were awarded to Sean Brady, Kevin Holland, Alexia Thainara, and Shauna Bannon.

For Sean Brady, this monumental win catapults him into the title conversation in the welterweight division. After dominating and finishing a former champion, it’s hard to deny his place among the top contenders.

“Give me a top-three guy next,” Brady demanded in the Octagon. “I’m ready for anyone.”

Leon Edwards, who hadn’t suffered a loss like this since 2015, now faces a tough road back to title contention. Whether he makes a quick return or takes time to reset remains to be seen.

SEAN SPOILS THE PARTY 😱 #UFCLondon

Sean Brady taps out Leon Edwards in round four! pic.twitter.com/1jw5BE2iYj

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 22, 2025

Conclusion and reader engagement

Sean Brady delivered one of the most impressive performances of the year by becoming the first man to finish Leon Edwards. It was a calculated, relentless display of grappling and grit that now has fans and analysts alike talking about Brady as a future title challenger.

Do you think Sean Brady deserves the next shot at the welterweight belt? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to MMAnytt for more UFC coverage!

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