The UFC welterweight division is stacked with incredible fighters who are desperate for the championship. One of them is the #5 ranked fighter Sean Brady, who plans to fight none other than former champion, Leon Edwards. The British fighter indicated his desire at UFC London in 2025. Recently, Brady doubled down on his call-out and made his intentions clear.
Sean Brady headlined Fury Pro Grappling 12 with a thrilling main event clash against Richie Martinez. During the broadcast, Brady seized the moment to call out Leon Edwards and confidently outlined his roadmap to defeat Edwards. The fighter’s intention is to ascend the welterweight rankings, signaling his ambition to become a top contender in the division.
I want to go to London. I wanna fight Leon in his backyard, March 22nd. So, hopefully the UFC can make it happen.
Sean Brady via UFC Fight Pass
Leon Edwards lost his welterweight title earlier this year at UFC 304 in Manchester against Belal Muhammad. ‘Rocky’ struggled to handle Muhammad’s relentless pressure and ultimately suffered a unanimous decision loss. Many experts and fans believe Edwards underestimated Muhammad, leading to a dominant performance by the challenger.
Sean Brady calls out Leon Edwards to a fight at #UFCLondon in March 👀
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 29, 2024
Since then, Edwards has remained away from the UFC limelight and fans are eager to see him again. It is expected that the fighter will most probably make his return at the upcoming London event on March 22nd. While Sean Brady is the front-runner for fighting Edwards, it would be interesting to see what the UFC decides.
Leon Edwards gets a sneaky call-out from rising Brazilian talent
Leon Edwards is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the highly competitive welterweight division. His iconic head kick against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 cemented his legacy in the history of mixed martial arts. However, In his most recent fight, Edwards fell short of expectations, leaving many fans disappointed with his overall performance.
Carlos Prates wants to fight Leon Edwards (via Imago/X)Despite the setback, many believe the UK superstar possesses the skills and determination needed to make a strong comeback. On the other hand, rising welterweight Carlos Prates recently stirred excitement in the MMA community with an intriguing Instagram post. He shared an edited image depicting himself face-to-face with Leon Edwards, hinting at a potential showdown.
Carlos Prates shares an edit of him fighting Leon Edwards with the “🔜” emoji 👀👀
📸 IG / ifonlymma #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/N0nW9XDgTf
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 27, 2024
The post, featuring the word “soon” alongside the fighters, has left fans speculating about a clash between the 31-year-old prospect and the seasoned veteran. Edwards is still the #1 ranked fighter in the division and a win against him could push anyone to the title contention. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to see how Edwards manages to come back from his last loss.
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