Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady Prediction: A decision victory a possibility for this tight matchup

In the octagon on Sunday, the Welterweight division will present a bout between Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady. It is set as the Main Event (fight 13 of 13) with 185 lbs (83.9 kg) weight class. All action will take place at O2 Arena in London, England, and can be watched live on ESPN+. 

Leon Edwards - hopes to find winning way

Leon Edwards boasts of a career record of 22 wins, four losses, and a No-Contest fight. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica but will be fighting out of Birmingham, England. His last fight was on July 27, 2024 in UFC against Belal Muhammad. This match held great significance due to the fact that at that time, Edwards was trying to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship title. He ended up losing it after five minutes each 5 rounds of fight via unanimous decision. He last retained this title in 2023 against Colby Covington winning by unanimous decision. Currently he is ranked the 4th Best MMA Welterweight Fighter and 33rd Greatest MMA Striker of All Time.

Sean Brady - hopes to keep wining form

Sean Thomas Brady boasts of a professional career record of 17 wins and a loss. He is affiliated with Renzo Gracie Philly and currently fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. His last fight was on December 28, 2024 in CFFC at the Fury Pro Grappling 12. He fought against Richie Martinez and won in the first round by a Guillotine Choke submission. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Brady has fought 8 times winning 7. Most of his methods of victories were by decision (4) and submission (3). He is currently ranked as the 7th Best MMA Welterweight Fighter and 57th Best P4P MMA Fighter. Sean Brady recorded a successful spell at the LFA promotion with a victory over Gilbert Urbina by unanimous decision.

Expert Betting Tips

Edwards has a standout wealth of experience in fighting in this division. 22 wins is a huge gap when compared to 17 of Brady. I expect a very close contest that will need the judges' decision in this. The reason is that both fighters are formidable with great endurance strength. Brady is a submission specialist especially in the second round. Leon Edwards will be looking to be more aggressive and not slip off in order to get it to point in which he will stand a better chance in.

Our First Prediction Is Sean Brady to win by Decision or Technical decision - 2.40 Odds For 1xbet

Our Second Prediction Is Sean Brady by points - 2.40 Odds for Bet365

Our third Prediction Is Fight to go the distance (Yes) - 1.60 Odds for Betway