Expert picks, best bets: Edwards' path to victory at UFC Fight Night
Briefly

Leon Edwards, the former welterweight champion, looks to re-establish his title path in an upcoming clash with Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night in London. Edwards, ranked No. 2, hasn't fought since losing his title to Belal Muhammad in July 2024. Meanwhile, Brady, ranked No. 5, aims to extend his winning streak. Insights from UFC strawweight Angela Hill suggest that Edwards must apply constant pressure and leverage his wrestling skills effectively, while Brady will need to blend his striking and grappling to keep Edwards on the defensive and capitalize on openings.
Brady has to mix striking and grappling to push Edwards back, using effective strikes to set up opportunities for submissions, keeping the champion on the defensive.
Edwards needs to pressure Brady, avoid being taken down, and combine striking with wrestling to stay unpredictable, leveraging his past successes against strong fighters.
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