UFC London ‘Edwards vs. Brady’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring

Kaue Fernandes (155) vs. Guram Kutateladze (155)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Kutateladze (-425), Fernandes (+330)

Round 1

Jason Herzog gets the first officiating assignment of the UFC London card. Kutateladze takes the center of the cage early, but it’s Fernandes who steps in with a jab. The Brazilian follows up with a low kick. Fernandes pumps a couple more jabs. Kutateladze blocks a high kick but absorbs a leg kick. Fernandes digs his toes to the body with a front kick. Fernandes continues to mix up his offense, and he lands a combination during an exchange. That prompts Kutateladze to shoot, but the Brazilian stuffs it and they’re back at range. Fernandes fires a right and they clinch. As they break, a head kick briefly drops the Georgian. Kutateladze is back up and seems to have recovered. Kutateladze is struggling to find his range. A hard outside low kick lands for Fernandes. Kutateladze shoots again, and Fernandes denies it and attacks with a variety of kicks to the legs and body. Fernandes connects with a rear kick to the body. Another snapping low kick lands for Fernandes. Fernandes steps in with a 1-2 and Kutateladze fires back with a high kick. Fernandes counters a low kick late in the round and Kutateladze stumbles to the canvas. He’s up before the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes

Round 2

Fernandes lands a low kick 20 seconds in and Kutateladze crumbles to the canvas. Fernandes follows him down and unloads with ground-and-pound. Fernandes stands and orders his opponent up. Fernandes continues to mix up his punches and kicks well, and Kutateladze is bloodied up. Fernandes moves in with a punching combination to the head, then a series of low kicks resonate in the arena. When he isn’t kicking the legs, Fernandes is kicking the body. They clinch briefly and separate. Kutateladze’s calf is quite red from the damage absorbed thus far. Kutateladze follows a high kick with a shot, but Fernandes is ready. A left gets through for the Georgian. Kutateladze pressures and lands a knee in close before they’re back at range. Fernandes continues to tee off. They clinch and Fernandes gets his man to the canvas. The Brazilian moves from half guard to full guard. Fernandes stands over his opponent and kicks at the legs a couple times before Kutateladze tries to scramble up into a takedown. Fernandes is wise to it. They trade and Fernandes catches a kick from his opponent, shoving him away.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes

Round 3

Kutateladze will need to make something big happen after the first two rounds. The Georgian follows a combination with a leg kick. Fernandes sticks a jab. The Brazilian blocks a head kick from his foe. Fernandes lands an uppercut as Kutateladze moves forward. Another leg kick from Fernandes. A bloodied Kutateladze continues to move forward, but openings for offense are few and far between. Fernandes fires a kick to the liver. Kutateladze lands a quick combination. A body kick lands for the Georgian, and Fernandes answers with a hook to the head. A low kick and a jab land for Fernandes. They briefly trade in the pocket, and Kutateladze lands. Fernandes lands a jab, then a long right cross. Kutateladze kicks the body, but it’s one and done. Fernandes has slowed somewhat in this round. Kutateladze is pressuring and landing, but the volume isn’t enough to turn the tide in his favor. Another low kick from Fernandes send Kutateladze to the floor with a little less than a minute to go. Fernandes hovers over his foe and kicks the legs. Kutateladze tries a takedown as he stands, but Fernandes denies it. Back at range, Fernandes kicks the body a couple times and briefly takes the Georgian down from the clinch. They scramble up at the final horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fernandes (30-27 Fernandes)
Mike Fridley scores the round: 10-8 Fernandes (30-26 Fernandes)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Fernandes (30-26 Fernandes)

The Official Result

Kaue Fernandes def. Guram Kutateladze via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Nathan Fletcher (135) vs. Caolan Loughran (136)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Fletcher (-125), Loughran (+105)

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will oversee this battle of England vs. Ireland. Both men are probing with jabs early. A low kick from Fletcher lands clean. Loughran ends a combination with a left hook. Another low kick lands for Fletcher. Loughran eats a right coming in. Loughran shoots and pushes his man into the fence, connects his hands and dumps Fletcher on the mat. Fletcher scrambles up but Loughran remains attached and shoves his back to the wire. Fletcherbrings up some knees as he defends. Loughran responds with knees of his own before putting Fletcher down. Fletcher is able to work up in short order and they’re back at distance. Fletcher pumps his jab and leaps in with a knee. Loughran catches it and runs the Brit into the fence. Loughran grinds away in the clinch, landing short punches and knees. He tries to take the back but Fletcher ends up reversing into top position. They stand and Fletcher briefly threatens with a choke but relents. Loughran gets one last takedown against the fence as the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Loughran
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Loughran
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Loughran

Round 2

Fletcher shoots early and briefly trips his man to the canvas. Loughran stands and Fletcher looks to take the back near the fence. Fletcher brings a knee up the face as Loughran defends a body lock. Fletcher briefly drags Loughran down then hops on his back as he stands. Fletcher makes the Irishman wear him like a backpack as he lands solid right hands, with a few under the armpit. Fletcher has a body lock secured and continues to pepper his opponent with short shots. Loughran works to control the hands, defending against a potential choke attempt. Fletcher adjusts his body lock, and he seems comfortable in this position, as he continues to sting Loughran with punches. The Brit finds and opening, but it’s more of a face crank than a choke. He lets it go and returns to punching. Fletcher finally jumps off the back with about 1:30 to go. Loughran pressures Fletcher near the fence and they clinch. Loughran with a short elbow as they break. Fletcher steps in with a knee. Loughran eats it and drives through for a takedown, but Fletcher defends against the fence. The round ends with Loughran connecting on a short elbow on the break.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher

Round 3

Fletcher lands a low kick. Loughran fires a couple right hands and then jabs the body. Loughran times a level change and gets Fletcher down, but the Brit is able to quickly reverse and they stand. Moments later, Loughran dumps Fletcher back down and jumps on the back as his foe attempts to stand. Loughran lets it go and rushes forward with an overhand. Loughran sprawls on a Fletcher takedown and then shoves his man into the fence with a body lock. Loughran tries to drag Fletcher down but the initial attempt is denied. Loughran continues to grind away, looking for openings for takedowns. Fletcher lands a nice knee with his back to the fence. They separate and Fletcher lands a front kick to the body. Loughran shoots, connects his hands and puts Fletcher on his seat. Fletcher quickly scrambles up but he can’t break free of Loughran. Loughran gets top position and considers a guillotine. Fletcher works his way up, but Loughran is relentless. Fletcher threatens with a guillotine and drives some knees to the face as he pushes Loughran to the fence. Fletcher is coming alive with offense late, as he tees off with knees and punches near the fence. A spinning back elbow busts Loughran open in the waning seconds, and Fletcher might have stolen that round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher (29-28 Fletcher)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher (29-28 Fletcher)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Fletcher (29-28 Fletcher)

The Official Result

Caolan Loughran def. Nathan Fletcher via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) R3 5:00

Shauna Bannon (116) vs. Puja Tomar (116)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Bannon (-180), Tomar (+150)

Round 1

Lukasz Bosacki will ref this strawweight tilt. Bannon rushes in with a side kick to the knee. Tomar lands a rear kick to the liver. Tomar with a combination before Bannon secures the clinch and shoves the Indian into the fence. Bannon stays busy with knees in close before they separate. Tomar is just winging punches. Bannon follows a punching combination with a kick. A high kick connects for Tomar, but Bannon is unfazed. Bannon is feinting her lead leg often, and then it pays off as she lands a head kick with her rear leg. Bannon forces the clinch and lands an elbow before backing off. Wild punches from Tomar miss the mark. Bannon pressures looking for openings while hopping on her back foot. Tomar rushes in and eats a clean side kick to the face. Bannon is upset as a Tomar kick lands to the groin and time is called. Tomar swings wildly to get past Bannon’s kicks. A couple punches land and Bannon backs up for a moment. Bannon steps in and lands a body kick with her rear leg. They trade kicks and Bannon fires an overhand that partially connects at the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Bannon
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Bannon
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Bannon

Round 2

Bannon is right back to threatening with her side kick. Bannon uses it to back Tomar up before flurrying with a series of punches. A side kick shoves Tomar into the fence, and Bannon forces the clinch. They trade knees in close. Bannon lands an elbow on the break and then fires off another side kick. Tomar seems frozen by the threat of the side kick. Then out of nowhere, Tomar catches Bannon with a crushing head kick and the Irishwoman crumbles to the mat. Tomar unleashes ground-and-pound in search of the finish, but Bannon is able to defend enough to keep the fight going. The wild sequence continues as Bannon transitions to an armbar. Tomar stands, doing her best to fend off the maneuver. Bannon adjusts the submission and finds a better angle, bringing Tomar to the mat. Moments later, Tomar is forced to tap out.

The Official Result

Shauna Bannon def. Puja Tomar via Submission (Armbar) R2 3:22

Christian Leroy Duncan (186) vs. Andrey Pulyaev (185)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Duncan (-625), Pulyaev (+455)

Round 1

Jason Herzog will be the third man in the cage for this middleweight bout. Duncan lands a couple leg kicks early. Pulyaev just misses on a head kick. Duncan applies pressure and then moves in behind a spinning back elbow and a punching combination against the fence. Duncan forces the clinch and throws a few knees in close quarters.Pulyaev is able to reverse and turn his foe into the fence. Pulyaev tries to lift Duncan but is unsuccessful as they remain engaged. Now Duncan reverses position as the clinch battle continues. Duncan creates space to land a right hand but they remain in something of a stalemate. Duncan lands some knees and Herzog checks with Pulyaev to make sure they weren’t low. Pulyaev says he’s good. The grinding fight continues, and it’s Duncan staying busy with knees to the thighs and body. With about 50 seconds to go, Herzog breaks them up. Pulyaev lands a body kick and Dunan moves forward with a jab. Pulyaev slams a kick up high off Duncan’s forearm. They end the round at distance.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan

Round 2

Duncan lands a kick to the knees and then another up high. Pulyaev answers with a high kick that’s blocked. Duncan pressures with punches, backing Pulyaev up before shooting for the takedown. Now we’re back in the clinch, with Duncan shoving the Russian into the wire. Pulyaev uses a body lock to turn his man around and he lands a solid knee. They seprate and Duncan moves in with a clean right hand .Duncan keeps the pressure on, as Pulyaev is on the defensive. A spinning back kick from Duncan lands on his foe’s leg. Duncan lands a leg kick. A left partially lands for the Englishman. Pulyaev kicks the body, but Duncan answers with a 1-2 and a kick to the body. A spinning back elbow and a left puts Pulyaev on the defensive. Duncan keeps moving forward with a front kick. Pulyaev finds space to land a body kick. Duncan keeps stalking, looking for openings. He lands a couple solid leg kicks as Pulyaev circles on the outside. Duncan misses on a spinning high kick at the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan

Round 3

Duncan gets back to work with a kick heavy attack, some that land, and some that keep his opponent guessing. Pulyaev has a head kick blocked. Duncan grabs the clinch and lands a forceful shoulder strike, pulling his foe’s head down from the plum. They battle for control in the clinch, a recurring theme at various times in this fight. Herzog urges the fighters to keep working and they separate on their own. Pulyev gets a body lock, but Duncan denies the takedown. Pulyaev has double underhooks, but not much is happening here. Pulyaev throws an elbow as they break. Duncan misses a right and Pulyaev forces the clinch again. Duncan reverses and lands a knee against the fence. Duncan whiffs on a spinning elbow and the Russian takes the opportunity to shove his man into the cage. Pulyaev briefly gets a rear body lock, but it’s fleeting, as Duncan takes control of the ongoing clinch battle. Duncan creates space and lands a forceful knee. Moments later, Duncan lands a glancing flying knee before the combatants return to the clinch. Herzog tells them to work. Duncan finds space and lands a few elbows. Late in the round, Duncan hurts his foe near the fence and tees off with punches, elbows and knees. Pulyaev covers up and is able to survive until the end of the fight.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (30-27 Duncan)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (30-27 Duncan)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (30-27 Duncan)

The Official Result

Christian Leroy Duncan def. Andrey Pulyaev via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) R3 5:00

Mick Parkin (260) vs. Marcin Tybura (250)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Parkin (-118), Tybura (-102)

Round 1

Marc Goddard gets his first assignment of the card for this heavyweight scrap. Parkin is working behind inside low kicks early. Tybura finds the range on a body kick. A left lands for Tybura. The Pole connects with a lead uppercut in an exchange. Parkin with another low kick, but Tybura answers with a combination and a front kick. Tybura backs his man up with an overhand left. A body kick for Tybura and Parkin responds with a leg kick. Parkin counters a low kick with a two-punch combo. Parkin lands a bodykick. Tybura ducks under a punch and secures a body lock, shoving Parkin into the cage. Parkin frees himself quickly. Tybura lands a left to the body. Parkin wades into the clinch and he pushes the Pole into the fence. Parkin backs off, alnding a lead hok. Tybura answers with a front kick down the middle. Tybura punches his way into the clinch and ends the round with a powerful takedown.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Tybura
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Tybura
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Tybura

Round 2

Tybura charges forward, landing a left hook and a front kick. The Pole tries to initiate the clinch, but Parkin shoves him away and sticks a jab. A left gets through for Tybura. Parkin catches a kick and shoves Tybura to the mat. Parkin follows his foe to the mat and moves to side control. The Brit looks to trap Tybura in a crucifix, but Tybura escapes. Parkin is in half guard, working to create openings from above. Parkin maintains control and then begins with a barrage of right hands from top position. The crowd gets excited, sensing a finish, but Tybura is blocking a lot of these. Parkin maintains top position, but Tybura briefly threatens with a heel hook. Parkin shucks it off and dives back on top. Tybura scrambles up with about 1:45 to go in the round. A lead left hand gets through for Parkin, and he follows up with a straight right. Parkin forces the clinch against the fence and he drops down and dumps Tybura to the mat. Park is back in half guard. Tybura builds up to his knees and eventually stands. Tybura turns Parkin into the fence but isn’t able to do anything of note before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Parkin
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Parkin
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Parkin

Round 3

An uppercut gets through right away for Tybura. Tybura throws a left to the body. Both men look labored to start the round. It’s Tybura who connects with a left hook. Tybura counters a leg kick with a two punch combination. Tybura ducks and lands an overhand right. Another solid left for the Pole. Tybura gets the better of an exchange and he pumps his jab immediately after. Parkin finds the range on a solid right. Tybura lunges forward, throwing offnese and keeping Parkin on his heels. Parkin with another clean right hand. Tybura goes body-head. Parkin with a slow leg kick and Tybura lands a left as the Brit moves straight back. They clinch with about 30 seconds left and Tybura is looking for a single leg. Parkin stands on one leg and pops Tybura in the face with a series of rights before the final horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Tybura (29-28 Tybura)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Tybura (29-28 Tybura)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Tybura (29-28 Tybura)

The Official Result

Marcin Tybura def. Mick Parkin via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Felipe dos Santos (125) vs. Lone'er Kavanagh (126)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Kavanagh (-305), dos Santos (+245)

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will oversee this flyweight clash. Dos Santos chips way at the lead leg. Kavanagh just avoids a kick up high. Dos Santos clips Kavanagh and then clinches with his foe. Movahedi warns dos Santos twice to pull his fingers out of the cage. They separate and return to distance. They trade low kicks. Dos Santos with a body kick. An inside low kick lands for Kavanagh. They clinch in the center of the cage and dos Santos lands a knee. Dos Santos goes for a spinning elbow on the break, and they engage again. Kavanagh is busted open from the strike. They trade low kicks in the center of the cage. Dos Santos charges in and presses Kavanagh into the fence. Kavanagh is bleeding more profusely as they battle in the clinch. Neither man gains an advantage and they end the frame at range.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 dos Santos

Round 2

Dos Santos goes low with two leg kicks and then fires a head kick that just misses. Kavanagh buckles the Brazilian with a low kick. A jab lands for dos Santos before they clinch. The Brazilian lands a few knees in close. Kavanagh circles off and they have a wild exchange. Kavanagh lands some heavy shots near the fence, forcing dos Santos to shoot. Kavanagh ends up on top and he drops some hammerfists from above. dos Santos is active with his guard, but he’s eating more ground-and-pound for his efforts. Kavanagh maintains top position, but dos Santos is active with punches, hammerfists and elbows from his back. Kavanagh answers with an elbow from above. Kavanagh takes the back as dos Santos stands, and he slams the Brazilian to the mat. Kavanagh is in his opponent’s half guard with 1:30 to go. Kavanagh drops a heavy elbow. Dos Santos is throwing elbows from his back as well. Dos Santos throws a few hammerfists and Kavanagh responds with another punishing elbow from above. Both men are covered in blood now. Dos Santos scrambles up, but Kavanagh is able to escape a guillotine and assume top position. The Brit unleashes some more ground-and-pound before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh

Round 3

Kavanagh opens with a kick to the body. A solid low kick lands for the London native. More body kicks from Kavanagh, and then he catches dos Snatos with a head kick. Dos Santos pressures with punches but Kavanagh evades the majority of them. Kavanagh counters a head kick with a crisp right. Kavanagh explodes for a takedown and plants dos Santos on his back with a little less than three minutes to go in the fight. Dos Santos remains active with his guard, but he’s warned about throwing upkicks, as Kavanagh is grounded. Kavanagh drops an elbow after the warning. Dos Santos scrambles up, but Kavanagh drives him into the fence, lifts him and puts him right back down on the mat. The Brazilian scoots to a seated position against the fence. Dos Santos throws some downward elbows at Kavanagh’s spine, which draws another stern warning from Movahedi. Kavanagh lands a knee as dos Santos stands. Back at range now dos Santos is stalking. He just misses on a spinning back elbow. A spinning kick also misses the mark, and Kavanagh cracks the Brazilian a couple more times before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh (29-28 Kavanagh)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh (29-28 Kavanagh)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Kavanagh (29-28 Kavanagh)

The Official Result

Lone’er Kavanagh def. Felipe dos Santos via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Jai Herbert (156) vs. Chris Padilla (155)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Herbert (-125), Padilla (+105)

Round 1

Lukasz Bosacki will ref this featured preliminary bout at lightweight. It’s a very deliberate opening minute. Padilla lands a right over the top during an initial exchange. Halfway through the round and not much in the way of offense has landed. A Herbert kick hits Padilla’s forearm. A kick from Herbert lands below the belt, but Padilla doesn’t need a pause. A front kick finds the range for Herbert. Padilla shoots for a takedown and pushes Herbet into the fence. Padilla with some knees to the thighs late in the round. Padilla keeps the position, landing periodic knees until the end of the round.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Padilla
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Padilla
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Padilla

Round 2

Herbert probes with a front kick. A Herbert head kick partially lands as Padilla throws a body kick at the same time. Padilla steps in with a body kick. Once again, offense is coming at a premium. Padilla sticks a jab. Padilla grabs a body lock after an ill-advised spinning kick by Herbert. Padilla has underhooks against the fence and he’s content to grind away her. Herbert tries for a hip toss, and while it doesn’t work, it gets the fight to the center of the cage. Herbert pumps out his jab and Padilla claims his eyes are poked, but there’s no stop in the fight. Herbert steps in with a right. An inside leg kick lans for the Brit, but Padilla shoves his foe into the cage. Padilla with some short punches and knees in close. Herbert lands a knee as they separate, but he can’t find the range on anything else before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Padilla
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Padilla
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Padilla

Round 3

Herbert opens with a pair of inside low kicks. A right over the top gets through for Padilla. Herbert threatens with a leaping knee but Padilla sidesteps without issue. Padilla shoots after a Herbert low kick and pushes his adversary into the fence. Padilla lands a short elbow on the break. Herbert lands a 1-2 as he stalks his foe. Herbert has picked up his volume this round, which isn’t saying much. Herbert pressures and is putting some straight punches together. Padilla lands a body kick. Padilla changes levels and secures a body lock. Herbert defends the takedown against the fence, briefly threatening with a guillotine. Herbert lands a knee in the clinch as Padilla drops low for a takedown. Herbert revreses and sperarates. Herbert follows a jab with a knee. The Englishman is doing better mixing in punches and knees, but Padilla, who was busted open at some point during the round, stumbles his foe with an overhand right on the temple during an exchange. Herbert doesn’t seem any worse for wear, though, as he keeps the pressure on. They trade leg kicks as time expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (29-28 Padilla)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (29-28 Padilla)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Herbert (29-28 Padilla)

The Official Result

Chris Padilla def. Jai Herbert via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) R3 5:00

Morgan Charriere (146) vs. Nathaniel Wood (145)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Charriere (-162), Wood (+136)

Round 1

Marc Goddard is in charge for the first bout of the main card. They trade leg kicks at the outset. A left hook lands for Wood. Charriere goes up high with a kick but Wood has his guard up. Wood sits Charriere down with a clean right hand. Wood follows him to the mat and lands a few clean shots, but Charriere seems to have recovered. The crowd is energized by the knockdown. Wood transitions to a guillotine, but “The Last Pirate” pulls his head free and is in top position. Wood maintains a high guard, and he’s looking to set up a triangle from his back. Wood can’t quite get the maneuver, and Charriere continues to work from top position. However, Wood has landed his share of offense from his back. Wood threatens with a kimura and then connects with an upkick as Charriere dives back into guard. The round ends with the Frenchman on top.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wood
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Wood
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wood

Round 2

Wood with an inside leg kick and a jab to begin things. They trade and a Wood left hook lands clean. Wood follows a jab with a low kick. Wood is getting loose, mixing up his strikes nicely. Charriere counters a low kick with a stiff jab. Wood snaps his foe’s head back with a jab of his own. Wood lands another left hook. Charriere with a lead uppercut that gets through. Wood connects on a couple jabs and Charriere kicks the body. Wood with a right and an inside leg kick. They clinch after Wood knocks his opponent off balance with a leg kick, and Charriere pushes his adversary into the cage. Charriere with a left hook to the body before they separate. Charriere lands a short elbow in close quarters that briefly rocks Woods. Charriere shoots for a takedown near the fence, but Wood has a guillotine, which he uses to sweep. Back on the feet, Charriere drives his foe into the fence and unleashes another brutal elbow. Charriere kicks the body and Wood leaps in with a stiff jab.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wood
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Wood
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wood

Round 3

Charriere just misses on a front kick up the middle and an ensuing head kick is blocked by Wood. Charriere partially lands a kick to the body. Wood with another solid jab. Charriere responds with a front kick to the gut. The pace is more deliberate this round. Charriere has a kick to the body caught. Both men land punches in an exchange. Wood jabs effectively. Charriere keeps looking for the high kick, but Wood’s defense has been sound. A counter right connects for “The Prospect.” Another jab for Wood, and Charriere follows up with a front kick. A double jab lands for Wood. Wood with a low kick and he evades a spinning attack from Charriere. Wood keeps using his jab as time winds down. Another jab for Wood. Charriere blitzes forward with one final salvo, but it won’t make a difference.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Wood (30-27 Wood)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Wood (30-27 Wood)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Wood (30-27 Wood)

The Official Result

Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charriere via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) R3 5:00

Chris Duncan (155) vs. Jordan Vucenic (155)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Vucenic (-340), Duncan (+270)

Round 1

Jason Herzog will officiate this lightweight matchup. Duncan lands a solid body kici. Vucenic with a jab. Duncan floors Vucenic with a right hand that follows a body kick and he pounces for a guillotine on the floor. Vucenic is getting some time to recover here, and Duncan finally relents. Duncan drops an elbow from inside guard. Duncan lands a couple more elbows and Vucenic works to his knees. Duncan is attached to the back as Vucenic stands. Duncan keeps the pressure on near the fence. Duncan lands a series of knees to the body. As Vucenic stands, Duncan picks him up and slams him right back down. Vucenic gets to a knee and stands, but Duncan is making him carry his weight. The Scot drives a couple knees to the body. The round ends with Duncan in control.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Duncan
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Duncan

Round 2

Duncan lands a right and the lightweights exchange. Duncan shoots behind a right hand and gets his foe down near the fence. Vucenic locks in a guillotine during a scramble but Duncan pops his head out in short order. Duncan maintains a body lock as Vucenic stands. Vucenic circles out and lands an uppercut. He backs Duncan up with a right. Vucenic with a nice left hook and Duncan stumbles on a failed takedown. Duncan is cut on the side of his head. Vucenic pumps his jab and blocks a head kick. A stiff jab lands for Vucenic. Vucenic shoots from far away and Duncan sprawls with ease. Duncan has a headlock and he snaps Vucenic back down. Vucenic stands, lands a knee and separates. Vucenic tags Duncan with a right. Vucenic catches a kick and shoves Duncan to the cage before shooting for a takedown. Duncan snatches a guillotine, and this time he has Vucenic in full guard. After a few seconds, Vucenic taps to give Duncan his second consecutive submission victory.

The Official Result

Chris Duncan def. Jordan Vucenic via Submission (Guillotine Choke) R2 3:42

Molly McCann (116) vs. Alexia Thainara (116)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Thainara (-185), McCann (+154)

Round 1

Lukasz Bosacki will ref this strawweight pairing. Thainara with an outside leg kick, then another. McCann lands a left, and Thainara answers with a looping left hook. Thainara grabs a leg and trips “Meatball” to the canvas. McCann with elbows from her back, but Thainara drops a heavy elbow in return. McCann is active with her guard. Thainara drops more elbows and passes to side control. McCann recovers full guard. The Brazilian transitions to the back, then assumes full mount. McCann gives up her back, and Thainara has both hooks in. Thainara is hunting for a rear-naked choke. McCann fights it off, much to the delight of the fans. Moments later, however, Thainara is able to slide her arm under the chin and elicits a tap from McCann. The Brazilian punctuates her first UFC victory with a gyrating dance in the center of the Octagon.

The Official Result

Alexia Thainara def. Molly McCann via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R1 4:32

Kevin Holland (171) vs. Gunnar Nelson (170)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Nelson (-130), Holland (+110)

Round 1

Dan Movahedi will referee Nelson’s first fight since March 2023. Holland opens with a pair of inside leg kicks. Nelson is operating from his usual karate stance. Another leg kick for Holland, who has a significant reach edge. Nelson tries to charge in, but he’s rebuffed by Holland. Holland with a long jab and right hand. Nelson shoots and gets Holland down. Holland is active from his back, threatening with submissions, but Nelson is a savvy grappler. Nelson stands and picks Holland up with one arm and both fighters share a laugh. Nelson goes back to work from above, but he’ll have to navigate his foe’s long limbs. Holland is landing hammerfists from his bck on occasion. Nelson with a solid right from top position. Holland lands an elbow from his back. Nelson is struggling to find openings for offense from above. The Iceland native drops a short elbow. Nelson stands and has to worry about Holland’s upkicks before moving back on top. They stand late in the round, and Holland drops Nelson with a one-two. He hovers over Nelson and drops heavy standing to ground shots. Nelson is saved by the horn, but Holland might've landed one after the buzzer.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Holland

Round 2

Holland is aggressive, and he punches his way into the clinch behind an uppercut. Holland with a knee and a foot stomp. They separate and size each other up from range. Holland with a solid inside low kick. Holland is measuring the right hand that dropped Nelson in Round 1. Nelson is working hard for a takedown, but Holland is able to stay upright. Nelson adjusts against the fence, but Holland maintains his footing. Nelson is clinging to the leg, and Holland stays busy with short strikes. Nelson pulls Holland off the fence and drags him to the canvas with about 2:00 to go. Nelson is in top position, but Holland is active again, both with his guard and strikes from his back. Nelson is simply holding position as Holland continues to work from his back. Holland with an upkick as Nelson stands. Nelson works his way back into full guard as the round draws to a close.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Holland
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Holland

Round 3

Holland chips away at the legs of Nelson before they collide in the clinch. Holland lands a knee in close. Nelson counters with uppercuts, but another Holland knee gets through. Nelson decides against continuing to trade offense in the clinch, and he changes levels for a takedown. Nelson moves into full mount with ease. Holland kicks off the fence to remove Nelson from mount, but the grappling ace is still in top position. Holland is warned to remove his toes from the cage. Nelson absorbs a series of heel strikes to to the head. He responds by dropping a right from above. Nelson transitions to an arm triangle during a scramble. He’s close to the cage, but it looks pretty deep. Holland looks comfortable for now, and he’s able to eventually escape to his feet. Holland pushes Nelson into the fence. Nelson is looking at the clock now. Holland with a knee to the midsection. Back at range, Holland connects with a front kick. Nelson closes the distance but eats another knee for his efforts. Holland denies a takedown and the welterweights battle in the clinch. Holland breaks free and falls to his back after missing on a knee before the horn sounds.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (29-28 Holland)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (29-28 Holland)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Nelson (29-28 Holland)

The Official Result

Kevin Holland def. Gunnar Nelson via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Jan Blachowicz (205) vs. Carlos Ulberg (205)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Ulberg (-265), Blachowicz (+215)

Round 1

Marc Goddard will officiate this light heavyweight showdown. Ulberg lands a low kick and a jab as he circles on the outside. Blachowicz lands a leg kick of his own, but Ulberg snaps off a jab. It’s an extended feeling-out process so far. Ulberg with a leg kick followed by a lead left hand. Blachowicz connects with a heavy leg kick. Ulberg lands a front kick down the middle. A low kick from the Pole has an impact on Ulberg. Blachowicz partially lands a high kick. The ex champ continues to chop away at Ulberg’s legs. Blachowicz moves in with a jab and Ulberg circles out. Ulberg is also staying busy with low kicks. Blachowicz’s appear to have more impact. Ulberg sticks a jab just before the horn.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Blachowicz
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Blachowicz
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Blachowicz

Round 2

Blachowicz goes right back to work with the low kicks. Ulberg steps in with a punching combination. Ulberg lands a kick to the body and a low kick, then ducks under a power punch from his Polish opponent. Ulberg with a jab and Blachowicz punches the body. Ulberg with more leg kicks. Blachowicz pressures with a couple of power shots, but Ulberg counters effectively and the Pole stumbles away. They trade again and both land. The action is picking up, and Ulberg lands a knee. More low kicks by Ulberg. Blachowicz responds with a heavy outside leg kick. Ulberg lands a lead hook. Ulberg stays busy chipping away at the legs. Blachowicz with another low kick. A solid jab lands for the Pole. Ulberg ends the round probing at the legs.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ulberg
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Blachowicz
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Ulberg

Round 3

Both men open by attacking the legs, as has been the strategy throughout. Ulberg is first to shoot and he presses his foe into the cage. Blachowicz is too strong and he shrugs it off. Ulberg lands a jab and just misses the mark on a straight right. Another leg kick for Blachowicz. Ulberg answers with a pair of inside low kicks. Blachowicz with a knee and a jab, and Ulberg fires back. Blachowicz charges forward but can’t connect. Blachowicz backs his man up with a jab. But Ulberg returns fire and lands a jab. He follows up with a right hand. Ulberg lands a counter left hook and Blachowicz answers with a body kick. Neither man has been able to separate himself in this fight. Ulberg finds the range on a jab. The Kiwi works the inside and outside of his foe’s leg with kicks. Blachowicz applies pressure down the stretch, but Ulberg might have clipped the Pole with a counter during a final exchange.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ulberg (29-28 Ulberg)
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Ulberg (29-28 Blachowicz)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Ulberg (29-28 Ulberg)

The Official Result

Carlos Ulberg def. Jan Blachowicz via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00

Leon Edwards (171) vs. Sean Brady (170)

BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Brady (-162), Edwards (+136)

Round 1

Jason Herzog gets the nod for the evening’s main event. Brady comes out swinging. Edwards with a swif left hand. Brady lands a right hand. Edwards tests the rear high kick. Brady forces the clinch in the middle of the cage. They break and Brady lands a low kick. They crash into the clinch again. Brady can’t do anything with it, but he lands a nice combination at range. Brady lands a left and forces another tie-up. Edwards punches the body in close. They’re back at range and Edwards counters a kick with a right hook. Edwards with a knee in close as Brady clinches. They separate and Brady wades back in with punches. Brady tries a high kick and then closes distance, pushing Edwards into the fence. The fans don’t love it. Brady knees the thighs. Edwards turns Brady into the fence and digs a short shot to the body. They stay in the clinch, with both men landing short shots. Late in the round, Brady is able to dump Edwards on the mat, and he ends the period in half guard.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Brady
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Brady
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Brady

Round 2

Edwards is warned before the round regarding eye pokes. Brady explodes out of his corner for a double leg. He was in deep, but Edwards is able to get to his feet. Brady drags him down from the back, then sweeps into top position. Brady takes the back as Edwards tries to initiate a scramble. Brady has both hooks in, and he peppers Edwards with lefts to the head. Brady continues to stay busy landing left hands. He switches to the body triangle. Edwards does a good job protecting his neck, but Brady is finding openings to land offense. Brady mixes in an elbow with his punches. Brady wants to scramble into mount, but Edwards gets half guard. Brady is hunting for a kimura now as he elbows his opponent’s thigh. Edwards is able to free his arm but Brady goes from full mount to back control. Brady continues to maintain dominant positions while Edwards tries to initiate scrambles. It’s complete one-way traffic that round for Brady.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-8 Brady
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-8 Brady
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-8 Brady

Round 3

Brady with a kick to the body to open the frame. Brady pressures and lands an uppercut. Edwards catches Brady with a nice counter elbow. Brady is able to initiate the clinch moments later. Edwards frees himself and shoots for a takedown of his own. Brady sprawls and snaps Edwards down with a front headlock. Brady thinks about a guillotine but lets it go. He steps into full mount at the 3:30 mark. Edwards is doing his best to hold the American close. Edwards looks to scramble, but Brady unloads some heavy shots. Edwards gets to all fours and then stands. Brady powers him back down and moves into half guard. Brady is heavy on top and he might be trying to set up an arm triangle. Edwards is still moving, but he can’t shake Brady. Edwards crawls toward the fence and Brady jumps on his back. Brady has the hooks in and he peppers Edwards with short shots. Edwards is having a miserable time here, but these strikes likely won’t finish the fight. Brady pulls Edwards back, but the Brit is able to control the hands of his opponent until time expires.

Sherdog Scores

Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Brady
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Brady
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Brady

Round 4

Brady moves forward behind a couple low kicks, then pressures with power punches. Edwards is on his heels, and Brady changes levels against the fence. He gets the former champ down with relative ease, and this is with more than four minutes to go in the frame. Brady is working from half guard, applying heavy pressure from top position. Brady is hunting a guillotine. He has it locked in this time, and the squeeze tightens. Edwards has no choice but to tap and the crowd at the O2 Arena is stunned. It’s a major feather in the cap for Brady, and he did it in dominant fashion.

The Official Result

Sean Brady def. Leon Edwards via Submission (Guillotine Choke) R4 1:39