UFC London marks the promotion’s return to the O2 Arena after a year, featuring a main event welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. Edwards is returning after losing his title and aims to demonstrate he deserves a rematch.
Can Edwards rebound with a victory, or will Brady establish himself as a title contender? This preview will analyze this fight and highlight the top betting opportunities for the UFC London card.
Leon Edwards is surprisingly the underdog, despite being a former champion. This is likely due to Brady’s strong grappling skills, which exposed Edwards’ weaknesses in his previous fight. Can Brady replicate that strategy?
It’s debatable whether Edwards’ excuses for his loss are valid, but he has historically shown better wrestling defense. While Brady might attempt to take Edwards down immediately, Edwards is expected to keep the fight standing, giving him a significant advantage in striking.
Kevin Holland is also an underdog in his fight.
Holland will face a skilled grappler. Holland’s struggles against grapplers are known, particularly at middleweight. However, he is now back at welterweight, a more suitable weight class. His opponent is also older and hasn’t fought in two years. Holland is predicted to keep the fight standing and outstrike his opponent.
Marcin Tybura is an underdog in a heavyweight prelim. His opponent is undefeated but inexperienced. Tybura, a consistent top 10 heavyweight, is expected to defeat the less experienced fighter. Betting on Tybura as an underdog is recommended.
Carlos Ulberg is heavily favored in his fight, which is understandable. Ulberg is on a winning streak, and his opponent is 42 years old and recovering from a serious shoulder injury. Ulberg is expected to win.
However, his opponent is a respected former champion known for his toughness. He could make Ulberg work hard for the win, making a bet on the fight going to a decision potentially valuable.
Alexia Thainara is making her UFC debut and has a good chance to make an impact. Thainara is a promising grappler, a style that has troubled her opponent in the past. Betting on Thainara to win by submission is a worthwhile long shot due to the favorable matchup.
