Postpublished at 23:14 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports
Leon just gave him that takedown. I think he may have underestimated the takedown ability.
Summary
Briton Leon Edwards suffers defeat to American Sean Brady in London
Edwards slumps to second loss in a row for the first time in MMA career
Liverpudlian Molly McCann retires after submission loss to Alexia Thainara
Chris Duncan submits England's Jordan Vucenic in big win for Scot
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Postpublished at 23:14 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Round threepublished at 23:14 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Edwards shoots for the takedown and Brady defends well, dropping down to meet the Briton and attacking the neck.
Brady forces his hips forwards - he looks stronger than Edwards with a great wrestling base - and lands in full mount.
Edwards scrambles desperately and gives up his back.
Round threepublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady is more patient this time with Edwards wary of his opponent charging in again.
Edwards catch Brady with an uppercut as he tries to enter.
Brady eats another shot - this time it's a left hook.
Much better from Edwards.
Round twopublished at 23:11 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady stays on the kimura and starts to straighten out Edwards' arm but the Briton shifts his weight to escape.
They are sat down right in the centre of the octagon and Edwards has no help from the cage to try and posture up.
Brady ends the round on top.
20-18 Brady in my book.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 23:11 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT SportsLeon is defending nicely, the arm is on the inside.
Round twopublished at 23:09 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady gets a bit sloppy and Edwards shakes him off the back. Brady remains in the dominant position with side control and he's looking for a kimura.
The American still has a lot of time to work with a minute on the clock.
It's survival mode for Edwards.
Round twopublished at 23:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady locks in the body triangle and we still have over three minutes to go.
This is not looking good for Edwards. He needs to hang on in there.
Brady is warned for elbows to the back of the head so starts to attack the body with his hands.
Round twopublished at 23:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady comes out the traps quickly and shoots for the takedown immediately. Edwards didn't seem ready but the round had started.
Edwards initially scrambles to fight back to the fight but Brady manages to overpower him and takes the back.
It's anaconda like with Edwards wrapped up in a body lock and Brady going to work with his hands.
Round onepublished at 23:05 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Brady is known for his grappling but is yet to shoot. Maybe he is just sizing Edwards up in this opening round?
The first boos ring around the O2 Arena as Brady pins Edwards to the cage but the former champion finds an exit and they go back to the middle in the clinch.
Brady secures a takedown. It looked like a trip - very nicely executed - and Edwards ends the round on his back.
I'm leaning towards Brady for that opening round.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT SportsLeon Edwards looks fast tonight.
Round onepublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
They meet in the middle and clinch. Both try and work on the inside but neither get much joy.
Brady lands a stinging one-two as they part.
Another clinch and Brady digs in to the body. Edwards catches a kick as they break.
Postpublished at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT SportsTo be matched up with Sean Brady on relatively short notice is just a nightmare. You're fighting one of the best grapplers in the UFC.
Round onepublished at 23:01 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Edwards has the reach advantage and uses it well from the outset, catching Brady with a left hook as the American races in.
That trusty left head kick is dispatched early by Edwards but Brady sees it and blocks.
Tale of the tapepublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
The main manpublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Sam Harris
BBC Sport at the O2 ArenaLeon makes his way to the octagon and the O2 has gone mad. He walks out to Dexta Daps with fans packed to the barriers for a high five.
Nothing but adoration for him in London!
Postpublished at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Announcer Bruce Buffer is always exquisitely styled and tonight is no exception.
"It's timeeeeeeeee!", Buffer shouts.
We're almost ready to go.
No touch of gloves. This could be tasty.
Image source, Getty ImagesComparing Edwards and Bradypublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Edwards 'owes the UK fans'published at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Paul Battison
BBC Sport journalist at the O2 ArenaLeon Edwards promised the fans a knockout this week against Sean Brady after his title defeat by Belal Muhammad in July.
He looks like he means business tonight with that brisk jog towards the octagon during his walkout.
Will he follow through on his promise?
Postpublished at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT SportsIt's just business as usual for Leon. He knows how to defeat this type of fighter. The mindset has changed. He's hungry, he's angry.
Postpublished at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 22 March
Edwards v Brady
Leon Edwards goes full Michael Bisping as he emerges into the arena and breaks into a sprint.
Edwards, accompanied by his brother Fabian who competes in the PFL, looks focused and raring to go.
The former welterweight champion said he owes the UK fans a performance after a disappointing showing when losing the belt last time out against Belal Muhammad.