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UFC London - Brady gets an impressive submission win
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- Mar 25
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Updated: Apr 20
Twitter, Chris Unger (8 December 2024)
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UFC Fight Night 255: Edwards vs. Brady—often referred to as UFC London 2025—took place on March 22, 2025, at The O2 Arena in London, England. In front of a raucous crowd—some estimating 210 fans in premium seating alone—this event delivered explosive action across a six-fight main card. I had been counting down 4 weeks in anticipation of these matchups, and the fighters did not disappoint.
Below is a full recap of the night’s most notable bouts, plus a quick glance at what might be next for the winners (and losers). Rumor has it the UFC could make a swift return to London in as little as 29 days, so fans should stay alert for official announcements.
Main event
Sean Brady vs. Leon Edwards
Outcome: Brady def. Edwards via guillotine choke (Round 4, 1:39)
Philadelphia’s Sean Brady (18-1) delivered a statement performance in the welterweight division by submitting local hero Leon Edwards (22-5). Edwards started strong, using superior striking through the first three rounds, but Brady’s grappling edge emerged in the fourth. Spotting the slightest opening, he capitalized by locking in a tight guillotine choke. The submission win cements Brady as a legitimate contender, and it stuns an audience who expected Edwards—once a champion—to continue his climb back to the top.
Also catch the rear naked choke finish below:
Co-main event
Carlos Ulberg vs. Jan Blachowicz
Outcome: Ulberg def. Blachowicz via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In the co-main event, rising star Carlos Ulberg (12-1) showcased dynamic striking against Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1), a former UFC light heavyweight champion. Despite Blachowicz’s trademark power and well-timed leg kicks, Ulberg’s movement, speed, and crisp combinations led him to sweep the judges’ scorecards. This pivotal win could push Ulberg into title contention discussions at 205 lbs.
The decision was close as reflected below.
Other key fights
Kevin Holland vs. Gunnar Nelson
Outcome: Holland def. Nelson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kevin Holland (27-13) scored a close decision victory over grappling specialist Gunnar Nelson (19-6-1). Holland’s rangy strikes and timely sprawl helped him keep the fight standing, where he ultimately did enough damage to sway the judges in his favor.
Alexia Thainara vs. Molly McCann
Outcome: Thainara def. McCann via rear-naked choke (Round 1, 4:32)
In a women’s flyweight showdown, Alexia Thainara (12-1) silenced the partisan crowd by submitting hometown favorite Molly McCann (14-8) late in the first round. After scoring an early takedown, Thainara transitioned expertly, sinking in a rear-naked choke to force the tap. She’s quickly emerging as a force in the division.
Chris Duncan vs. Jordan Vucenic
Outcome: Duncan def. Vucenic via guillotine choke (Round 2, 3:42)
Chris Duncan (13-2) showcased a dangerous submission game, catching Jordan Vucenic (13-4) in a second-round guillotine choke. The decisive finish illustrates Duncan’s evolution as an all-around threat, fueling speculation that he’s ready for another step up in competition.
Nathaniel Wood vs. Morgan Charriere
Outcome: Wood def. Charriere via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Nathaniel Wood (21-6) capped off the main card with a striking clinic against Morgan Charriere (20-11-1). Wood dominated from start to finish, controlling distance and pace to score a lopsided decision victory. With this win, Wood remains a name to watch in his weight class.
Preliminary card highlights
Vicente Luque vs. Themba Gorimbo: Vicente Luque made history with the fastest anaconda choke submission in UFC history, finishing Themba Gorimbo in just 52 seconds. This performance earned Luque a Performance of the Night bonus.
Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling: Movsar Evloev remained undefeated with a unanimous decision victory over former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, with all judges scoring the bout 29-28.
Fighter reactions
Some fighters have already commented on the main event result. Aljamein Sterling said this:
Cejud also posted a short statement:
Demetrious Johnson - who was called out by the main event winner - responded on his Youtube channel, and denied the request to come out of retirement:
What's next?
In the welterweight division, Sean Brady’s submission victory sets him up for a potential title eliminator. While no official announcements have been made, rumors hint that he could face another top contender eager to dethrone the reigning champion.
Carlos Ulberg’s star continues to rise at light heavyweight, and he may be one or two fights away from a title shot. In the meantime, Kevin Holland’s success at welterweight suggests a wide range of intriguing matchups against other strikers or grapplers aiming to climb the ranks.
After another successful show in London, there is talk of a quick return in 29 days—fans looking to secure UFC London 2025 tickets might want to stay on top of the news in case another marquee event is confirmed soon.
Main card results
Fighter | Results |
Sean Brady (18-1-0) vs. Leon Edwards (22-5-0) | Brady via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 4, 1:39 |
Carlos Ulberg (12-1-0) vs. Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1) | Ulberg via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Kevin Holland (27-13-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (19-6-1) | Holland via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Alexia Thainara (12-1-0) vs. Molly McCann (14-8-0) | Thainara via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1, 4:32 |
Chris Duncan (13-2-0) vs. Jordan Vucenic (13-4-0) | Duncan via Submission (Guillotine Choke), Round 2, 3:42 |
Nathaniel Wood (21-6-0) vs. Morgan Charriere (20-11-1) | Wood via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00 |
Preliminary card results
Fighter | Result |
Chris Padilla (16-6-0) vs. Jai Herbert (13-6-1) | Padilla via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Lone'er Kavanagh (9-0-0) vs. Felipe dos Santos (8-3-0) | Kavanagh via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Marcin Tybura (27-9-0) vs. Mick Parkin (10-1-0) | Tybura via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Christian Leroy Duncan (1-2-0) vs. Andrey Pulyaev (9-3-0) | Duncan via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26), Round 3, 5:00 |
Shauna Bannon (7-1-0) vs. Puja Tomar (9-5-0) | Bannon via Submission (Armbar), Round 2, 3:22 |
Caolan Loughran (10-2-0) vs. Nathan Fletcher (9-2-0) | Loughran via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28), Round 3, 5:00 |
Kaue Fernandes (10-2-0) vs. Guram Kutateladze (13-5-0) | Fernandes via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27), Round 3, 5:00 |
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