Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) takes on Sean Brady (17-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) in the March 22 main event at The O2 in London. UFC welterweight champion Muhammad dethroned Edwards to become champion at UFC 304, and is the lone fighter to hand Brady a loss when he stopped him by TKO at UFC 280.

Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is looking forward to fighting Sean Brady at UFC London on March 22.

Leon Edwards is looking forward to a title shot with a win over Sean Brady. Edwards lost the welterweight title to Muhammad via unanimous decision at UFC 304 in July 2024. The Englishman was originally supposed to return to action against Jack Della Maddalena on March 22 at the O2 Arena in London.

Belal Muhammad has provided a breakdown of the upcoming UFC London main event between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady.

Leon Edwards sees himself on the cusp of another title shot with a pivotal win in his home country. “Rocky” headlines UFC London opposite Sean Brady on March 22, a matchup that materialized after Edwards’ original opponent Jack Della Maddalena was called upon to challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 315.

Muhammad was scheduled to face Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310, but withdrew after suffering a bone infection in his foot. Rakhmonov remained on the card and defeated Ian Machado Garry in a five-round fight. But when Rakhmonov couldn’t make UFC 315 due to injury, Muhammad was booked against Della Maddalena instead.