The UFC is making its highly anticipated return to the UK, bringing a thrilling fight card for British fans!
The main event for Saturday night features former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards. He will face Sean Brady in a five-round match, with the victor moving closer to a title opportunity.
Edwards, 33, aims to return to winning form after losing his welterweight title in July of last year in Manchester.
That previous event in the UK, UFC 304, saw Edwards as the headliner where he was defeated by Belal Muhammad.
Now, he is set to compete against Sean Brady, another significant challenge for the Brummie fighter, who will be eager to deliver an impressive performance in front of his home supporters.
Edwards mentioned he will be fighting at a “normal time” following the controversy surrounding the late start of his previous defeat.
Brady is a formidable opponent, having recently secured victories against Kelvin Gastelum and Gilbert Burns.
He currently holds the fifth position in the welterweight rankings.
A victory over Edwards could propel Sean Brady to the top of the rankings, potentially making him the next contender for a title fight.
The rest of the fight card boasts numerous familiar faces coming to London, generating considerable excitement among fans.
The co-main event will feature UFC veteran and former champion Jan Blachowicz against Carlos Ulberg in a bout anticipated for its striking power and significant title implications for the winner.
Liverpool’s own Molly McCann is also on the card, facing Istela Nunes in the women’s strawweight division.
Meatball seeks to recover from her loss to Bruna Brasil.
SunSport provides all the essential details about the event.
When is UFC London?
- UFC Fight Night 254 is scheduled to take place in London at the O2 Arena on Saturday, March 22.
- The preliminary fights are set to commence at 5pm GMT, followed by the main card at 8pm GMT.
- The main event ring walks are expected around 10pm GTM.
UFC London stream and TV channel
The preliminary card will be available for live viewing on UFC Fight Pass.
The main card will be broadcast live on TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland.
Live streaming of all the action will be accessible through the Discovery+ website and app, which can be downloaded on mobile and tablet devices.
UFC London fight card
Main card
- Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady (welterweight bout)
- Jan Blachowicz vs Carlos Ulberg (light-heavyweight bout)
- Gunnar Nelson vs Kevin Holland (welterweight bout)
- Molly McCann vs Istela Nunes (women’s strawweight bout)
- Jordan Vucenic vs Chris Duncan (lightweight bout)
- Nathaniel Wood vs Morgan Charriere (featherweight)
Prelims
- Jai Herbert vs Chris Padilla (Lightweight bout)
- Lone’er Kavanagh vs Felipe Dos Santos (flyweight bout)
- Marcin Tybura Vs Mick Parkin (heavyweight bout)
- Christian Leroy Duncan vs Andrey Pulyaev (middleweight bout)
- Shauna Bannon vs Puja Tomar (women’s strawweight bout)
- Nathan Fletcher vs Caolan Loughran (bantamweight bout)
- Guram Kutateladze vs Kaue Fernandes (lightweight bout)
