UFC and London are MMA’s perfect match, like peanut butter and jelly.
UFC London events always deliver an incredible atmosphere and passion from the Brits. In the first U.K. appearance of 2025, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards returns to redeem himself after a tough loss to Belal Muhammad. Australian contender Jack Della Maddalena was initially set to face “Rocky” but will now challenge Muhammad at UFC 315 in May, opening the door for Philadelphia’s Sean Brady to step in as a relatively short-notice main event.
The co-main event features a high-stakes matchup between Carlos Ulberg and former champion Jan Blachowicz, both vying for a shot at Magomed Ankalaev’s title.
Events outside the UFC APEX always bring extra excitement, and UFC London is expected to be another thrilling night. But who will come out on top? Let’s analyze the matchups.
Betting odds courtesy of BetMGM.
UFC London cheat sheet (click the fight for our breakdown):
Former champion Leon Edwards is the underdog in his upcoming fight against Sean Brady, who is looking to secure a significant victory. Brady’s wrestling skills and pressure will be key to his success, while Edwards’ striking abilities will play a crucial role. This matchup is expected to be close, possibly ending in a split decision.
In the co-main event, Jan Blachowicz faces Carlos Ulberg, with age possibly catching up to Blachowicz. Ulberg’s striking and grappling skills make him a threat to the former champion, and he is predicted to secure the victory.
Kevin Holland faces a tough opponent in Gunnar Nelson, known for his grappling abilities. Nelson’s defensive grappling and top control will likely pose a challenge for Holland, making Nelson the favored pick in this matchup.
Molly McCann takes on Alexia Thainara, with Thainara’s submission skills being a threat to McCann. Thainara is expected to capitalize on McCann’s weaknesses and secure the win.
Other exciting matchups on the card include Jordan Vucenic against Chris Duncan, Nathaniel Wood against Morgan Charriere, and Guram Kutateladze against Kaue Fernandes. The European flavor of the event promises an entertaining night of fights for the London crowd.
Quick picks for the event include Chris Padilla, Lone’er Kavanagh, Marcin Tybura, Christian Leroy Duncan, Puja Tomar, Caolan Loughran, and Guram Kutateladze securing victories in their respective matchups.