UFC London LIVE: Results and reaction as Leon Edwards is submitted by Sean Brady
Edwards may be out of the title picture for good after he suffered back-to-back losses
Leon Edwards was submitted by Sean Brady on his return from losing his UFC welterweight title last summer in the main event of UFC London.
After a bright start by ‘Rocky’, Brady dominated on the ground from the second round onwards and tapped out the former champ early in the fourth round.
It puts Brady very much in the mix for a title shot down the line but may leave Edwards in the wilderness for good now, with back-to-back losses against high-level grapplers proving detrimental to his stock.
Liverpudlian star “Meatball” Molly McCann also grabbed the headlines after she retired following her loss to Alexia Thainara, while Nathaniel Wood, Kevin Holland and Carlos Ulberg also picked up big wins.
Relive the action and reaction from the UFC London main card, below:
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Michael Bisping on vital Leon Edwards change that could decide Sean Brady bout
Leon Edwards is in the building!
Leon Edwards was just shown walking into the O2 on the big screen ahead of his must-win main event against Sean Brady later tonight - and to some ovation!
His first fight back from losing his title last summer, he’s got the love of the crowd!
Nathaniel Wood: 'The Prospect' for not much longer
Nathaniel Wood has revealed he won’t be ‘The Prospect’ for much longer as he confirms a new nickname will be coming for his next fight.
He also dedicated that win to his baby daughter and to those suffering with mental health struggles.
Top fighter, top man.
UFC London LIVE: Nathaniel Wood vs Morgan Charriere
Round three
Fans show their appreciation for the two fighters as the final round kicks off.
Charriere with the early head-kick, nicely blocked by Wood. Feels like they may be tiring just a bit, both are wary not to step into a position where they could be finished.
Another strong left clips Charriere followed up by a jab but he eats it well. The pair trade hooks as we near the final minute. Time for a show-stopping finish?
One-two combo snaps back Charriere’s head, his chin holds up. The Frenchman then goes for a spinning back-fist but misses. Ten-second slapper sounds and it’s a final flurry from both, firing on each other against the cage but no dramatic KO here. Great fight, to a decision we go.
Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charriere via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Wood picks up a dominant decision, right on his back yard!
UFC London LIVE: Nathaniel Wood vs Morgan Charriere
Round two
Wood starts the second well and rocks Charriere twice early on, but the Frenchman stays on his feet. He then starts chopping the wood before landing a nice jab square on.
They trade sharp hooks in the centre of the Octagon before Charriere manages to get the fight to the mat. Wood does well and doesn’t let his opponent take control. The horn sounds with it back on the feet.
UFC London LIVE: Nathaniel Wood vs Morgan Charriere
Round one
Prepare for fireworks.
Early leg kick to left hook combo lands early from The Prospect. Then BAM! A BIG right from Wood lands flush on the nose and knocks Charriere down!
He pounces to get the finish with the ground and pound but Charriere avoids the barrage well. He then looks to sink in a guillotine, doesn’t quite get the neck.
Charriere has top position but it’s Wood who’s looking the more threatening as he tries to scramble for a submission. The Frenchman survives the round, just about.
Paddy 'The Baddy' in prime position
Paddy Pimblett is in prime position to cheer on his Next Gen teammate Molly McCann tonight.
Fellow teammate Nathan Fletcher just missed out on victory in the prelims - can McCann give Liverpool something to cheer about?
UFC London LIVE: Main card is here!
Prelims are done and dusted, now time for the main card!
We’ve got a stacked lineup ahead of Leon Edwards’s must-win main event against Sean Brady, in his first fight back from losing the welterweight title.
We’ve got former lightweight champ Jan Blachowicz and scouse sensation Molly McCann ahead of that - but now, get ready for a potential fight of the night as London’s own Nathaniel Wood squares off against France’s Morgan Charriere.
Stay tuned!
UFC London LIVE: Jai Herbert vs Chris Padilla
Round three
Frontkick from Herbert just misses the chin of Padilla before showing off strong takedown defence. It ends up near the fence again but the Brit gets away quicker this time.
Herbert connects with a sharp combination but it isn’t long before Padilla is once again pushing his opponent against the fence. They again trade knees in the clinch into the sternum.
Final minute and finally, the heat gets turned up just a bit. Padilla is badly cut and Herbert pounces, landing a one-two before Padilla responds with a heavy shot of his own. Herbert is slightly rocked but recovers to see out the fight. Boos rain in.
Chris Padilla def. Jai Herbert via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
Bit of a surprise result - but if we’re honest, neither fighter won that fight. That victory won’t do much for Padilla’s stock.
UFC London LIVE: Jai Herbert vs Chris Padilla
Round one
Quiet first round as both fighters try to find their range. They both trade heavy leg kicks just as we head into the last minute.
Padilla then goes for the takedown after evading a hook but gets it up the fence, where the round ends. Faint ‘boring’ chants are heard - they’ll get louder if it continues like that.
Round two
More of the same - and by that I mean very little. Herbert tries to go for a takedown and briefly gets Padilla to the mat, but the American quickly gets up.
A bit more action-packed - loose use of that term - in the final minute as Herbert connects with a punch. But Padilla responds by getting him against the cage and the pair trade knees in the clinch.
Not the featured prelim firecracker we were hoping for.
UFC London LIVE: Jai Herbert vs Chris Padilla
To our featured prelim of the night!
Black Country boy Jai Herbert takes on American star Chris Padilla as he looks to bag back-to-back wins in the UFC.
The former scaffolder has taken on his fair share of top fighters, with bouts against Renato Moicano and former featherweight champ Ilia Topuria under his belt.
Let’s see if he can rise his stock even further in front of a home crowd.
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