Sean Brady's Victory Over Leon Edwards Redefines UFC Welterweight Title Picture
Brady's dominant UFC London performance, including a record-breaking control round, positions him as a top contender while raising questions about Edwards' future.
- Sean Brady defeated Leon Edwards via fourth-round guillotine choke at UFC London, becoming the first fighter to finish Edwards in his MMA career.
- Brady's dominance included breaking the UFC record for single-round control time with 4 minutes and 57 seconds in the second round.
- Edwards, now on a two-fight losing streak, faces uncertainty about his future, with analysts suggesting he focus on striking to regain confidence.
- Fans and analysts criticized the UFC London judges for not awarding 10-8 rounds to Brady despite his overwhelming performance.
- Brady's victory strengthens his case for a title shot, potentially leapfrogging Shavkat Rakhmonov as the next contender in the welterweight division.