Paul Battison
BBC Sport journalist at the O2 Arena

Leon Edwards has cut a much more relaxed figure during fight week compared to the build-up to his welterweight title defeat by Belal Muhammad in July.

Edwards appeared irritated at times eight months ago, perhaps due to the intense rivalry with Muhammad and his sleep schedule being flipped due to the 05:30 GMT fight start time.

This week he's been laughing and joking around with journalists while admitting he feels less pressure facing Sean Brady after having his 12-fight win streak broken.

You've got to be pretty bold to interrupt former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards...

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Prior to losing against Belal Muhammad, Leon Edwards was riding a 13-fight unbeaten streak - winning 12 with one ending as a no contest.

Georges St-Pierre is regarded as the greatest welterweight to ever feature in the UFC, enjoying two stints as champion with his second reign running from 2008 to 2013 with nine successful defences.

Edwards believes the loss to Muhammad has helped to take "a bit of pressure off".

"I went almost 10 years without losing a fight - now I just go out there and not worry about beating any records," Edwards told BBC Sport.

"I was chasing GSP's record, but now I feel content with myself - I'm a seasoned veteran and I can go out there and perform and show the world the best version of me."

Sean Brady, as the lower ranked fighter in this main event, is the first to walk.

The American is on enemy territory tonight but he seems to be taking it in his stride.

Brady looks calm and composed as he attempts to pick up the biggest win of his career against former welterweight champion Leon Edwards.

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American Sean Brady has emerged as one of the top contenders in the welterweight division over the past six years - winning seven of his eight fights with the promotion to rise to number five in the rankings.

Brady's only defeat across an 18-fight career came against current welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in 2022.

The 32-year-old bounced back from that defeat with wins over former middleweight title contender Kelvin Gastelum and Gilbert Burns to earn a bout with Leon Edwards.

Brady has three wins by knockout with five via submission and nine by decision.

He has only competed outside of the USA on one occasion - fighting in Abu Dhabi when he suffered his solitary defeat.

Leon Edwards is always up for a bit of social content so BBC Sport grabbed him this week to a UK v USA.

Opting for a Texas BBQ over a Sunday roast is a shocker.

Right, full steam ahead to the main event?

Carlos Ulberg speaking to TNT Sports: "Very tough opponent. Jan is a veteran. He's almost on his way out but he's here to prove a point.

"The longest win streak in the light-heavyweight division. The only thing that matters for me is a title shot.

"Stick and move. He's got a good grappling game so I wanted to stick on my feet. Bang and move."

Magomed Ankalaev only won the light-heavyweight title two weeks ago when he beat Alex Pereira.

Give me the man a moment to sit back and enjoy his champion status Carlos!

Carlos Ulberg will be moving up the light-heavyweight rankings after seeing off veteran Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision.

All three judges scored it 29-28 in the New Zealander's favour.

Ulberg is now on an eight-fight win streak and believes he has done enough to earn a shot at light-heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev.

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Sam Harris
BBC Sport at O2 Arena

From the sounds of it, we won’t be hearing from Molly McCann tonight in a news conference…

We’ve just ventured back to the media room where they happen and had word that, alongside Paddy Pimblett, she’s made her way out of the O2.

Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports

At some point, you have to commit. The stakes are very high for both men.

More of the same between Jan Blachowicz and Carlos Ulberg as round two comes to a close.

Blachowicz does have 18 victories inside the distance though.

We still have hope!

Michael Bisping
Former UFC middleweight champion on TNT Sports

These two have a lot of respect for each other but someone's got to go for it at some point.

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A pretty uneventful opening five minutes in the co-main event.

Jan Blachowicz has landed a few stinging calf kicks but that's pretty much all the action we've been treated too.

UFC strawweight fighter Diana Belbita on X: "What the hell Molly?! Why? Get your gloves back…"

Journalist Peter Carroll on X: "What a ride it’s been for Molly McCann. Going out on her own terms, has done a great job of investing money in businesses that will serve her well beyond the fight game. Always appreciated the time she gave me. She left a huge mark on a sport that chews up and spits out so many."

MMA broadcaster Aaron Bronsteter on X: "Molly McCann announces her retirement. Whenever we spoke, she was always professional, upbeat and honest. She became an unlikely star in MMA and it was great to see it happen to a good person like her. She will be a great ambassador for the sport."

Paul Battison
BBC Sport journalist at the O2 Arena

There is a lot of support for Poland's Jan Blachowicz at the O2 Arena today, with pockets of fans very vocal in support of the former light-heavyweight champion.

Always one of the more popular fighters on the roster.

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill on X: "Locked in for this one."

Former two-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo on X: "I think Blachowicz uses his calf kicks and wrestling to pull out this victory."

The unstoppable Meatball!

• 22 fights, 14 wins
• 6 knockout wins including two spinning back elbow finishes
• Finish rate of 50%
• Three performance of the night bonuses in 14 UFC fights
• Most bonuses (3) in flyweight history
• Never stopped in MMA career
• 8 losses came via submission (4) and points (4)

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