“Don’t even have guns in UK” – Sean Brady mocks Leon Edwards over ‘headshot, dead’ one-liner after dominating win

Leon Edwards’ highly anticipated return at UFC London ended in disappointment as Sean Brady dominated and submitted the former welterweight champion. Brady’s victory crushed Edwards’ hopes of reclaiming the title, delivering a brutal reality check in front of his home crowd. Adding insult to injury, Brady mocked Edwards after the bout, ensuring his dominance was felt beyond the fight itself.

Edwards gained fame with his legendary ‘Hail Mary’ head-kick knockout against Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 to capture the championship. His iconic phrase, “Headshot, dead,” became synonymous with his striking dominance, cementing his status as an elite UK fighter. After defeating Edwards, Brady cleverly mocked the former champion by twisting his own catchphrase against him in celebration.

Brady’s remark subtly referenced the contrasting gun cultures between the United States and the United Kingdom, making it a pointed dig. In America, the Second Amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms, unlike the stricter firearm regulations in the UK. Many UFC fighters, including Jon Jones and Sean Strickland, have been seen using guns for personal protection in different situations.

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After winning the title, Edwards successfully defended it in an immediate rematch against Usman, reinforcing his dominance as the welterweight champion. This victory boosted his confidence, making him feel even more secure in his reign as the division’s top fighter. However, his over-confidence cost him against Belal Muhammad, and history repeated itself in his devastating loss to Sean Brady.

UFC veteran reacts to Leon Edwards’s loss against Sean Brady 

Sean Brady utilized the Belal Muhammad playbook and dominated Leon Edwards with relentless wrestling. He kept the former champion on the ground and controlled the fight from start to finish. Despite Edwards’ striking advantage, he struggled to stop Brady’s takedowns, spending most of the fight defending and unable to take advantage. 

Moreover, at times, the Philly fighter was piecing Edwards up on the feet. Brady secured a submission in the fourth round, forcing ‘Rocky’ to tap and delivering a crushing defeat to the UK fighter. Brady made a strong statement with the win, proving himself as a legitimate contender in the welterweight division. UFC veteran Joe Rogan watched the fight live and couldn’t understand Edwards’ gameplan.

Before the fight, Edwards was already looking past Brady and was talking about his potential title rematch against Muhammad. According to the Philadelphia native, that was the main reason behind Edwards’ loss as he was distracted. The fighter made it look easy with fans questioning Edwards’ temperament.

Leon Edwards’ lack of ‘heart’ in UFC 

After the fight, Sean Brady commented on Leon Edwards’s fighting style and mentioned that he’s just a ‘pretty striker.’ According to Brady, anytime things go bad for the UK fighter, he loses focus and throws away his game plan. This is very similar to what Belal Muhammad mentioned about ‘Rocky’ having no heart and having a tendency to give up.

Edwards undoubtedly possesses the elite skill set and technical proficiency required to compete at the highest level in MMA. However, having exceptional technique and strategy alone does not necessarily guarantee victory. In situations that call for sheer determination, relentless aggression, and unwavering fighting spirit, Edwards has fallen short. 

Edwards has now lost two fights in a row and is losing his fan base at an alarming rate. At 33 years old, ‘Rocky’ still has a window to improve and become a better fighter. It will be interesting to see whether he manages to make his UFC comeback with a better ground game in his next outing.

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