The O2 Arena was buzzing for UFC London, but by the end of the night, the hometown crowd was in shock. Sean Brady pulled off a massive upset over Leon Edwards, and Molly McCann left her gloves in the Octagon after a tough loss.
Brady Smothers Edwards, Scores Huge Upset
Leon Edwards came in looking to get back on track after losing his belt. Fighting at home, in front of a wild London crowd, this was supposed to be his night. Sean Brady had other plans.
From the opening bell, Brady did what he does best—close the distance, drag the fight to the ground, and make life miserable for his opponent. Edwards had no space to work, no time to set up his strikes, and round after round, Brady just wore him down.
By the fourth, Edwards looked exhausted. Brady locked up a guillotine choke, and that was it. Edwards tapped, and the O2 fell silent. It was a statement win for Brady, who just beat a former champ in his own backyard. With this kind of dominance, he might be next in line for a shot at the welterweight belt.
For Edwards, this is a tough one. At 34, back-to-back losses against wrestlers raise real questions about where he goes from here.
Ulberg Outpoints Blachowicz in a Tactical Fight
Carlos Ulberg vs. Jan Blachowicz wasn’t a barnburner, but Ulberg did what he needed to do. He stayed patient, stuck to his game plan, and walked away with a solid decision win.
Blachowicz had his moments, but Ulberg’s speed and movement kept him ahead. It wasn’t the most exciting fight of the night—some might even call it forgettable—but a win over a former champ is huge for Ulberg’s rise in the division.
Holland Drops Nelson, Cruises to Victory
Kevin Holland knew he needed to make a statement, and he wasted no time. A massive right hand dropped Gunnar Nelson in the first round, and from there, Holland took over.
Nelson managed to survive, but he was never really in the fight after that. Holland controlled the pace and coasted to a unanimous decision win. That’s nine Performance of the Night bonuses for him now. The guy just knows how to put on a show.
Molly McCann’s Emotional Farewell
The crowd was behind her, but it wasn’t meant to be. Molly McCann ran into a hungry newcomer in Alexia Thainara, and after just one round, the fight was over. Thainara locked in a rear-naked choke, and McCann had no choice but to tap.
Then came the moment that hit everyone hard. In the post-fight interview, McCann announced her retirement. Fans weren’t expecting it, and you could feel the emotion in the arena.
McCann has always been a fighter with heart, win or lose. She gave everything she had every time she stepped into the cage, and the fans loved her for it. She didn’t get the fairytale ending, but she walks away with a career to be proud of.
Full UFC London 2025 Results
• Sean Brady def. Leon Edwards – Submission (Guillotine), Round 4
• Carlos Ulberg def. Jan Blachowicz – Unanimous Decision
• Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson – Unanimous Decision
• Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann – Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), Round 1
• Chris Duncan def. Jordan Vucenic – Submission (Guillotine), Round 2
• Shauna Bannon def. Opponent – Submission (Armbar), Round 2
• Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charriere – Unanimous Decision
What’s Next?
Brady’s win shakes up the welterweight division in a big way. A fight like this puts him right in the title conversation. Edwards, on the other hand, has some serious decisions to make.
Ulberg’s win over Blachowicz keeps him moving up the light heavyweight ladder, though he might need a more explosive performance next time.
And then there’s McCann—one of the UK’s most beloved fighters—walking away from the sport. A tough night for the home crowd, but an unforgettable one nonetheless.
