{"id":5601,"date":"2025-03-22T14:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=5601"},"modified":"2025-03-22T14:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:25:37","slug":"kamaru-usman-warns-leon-edwards-ahead-of-his-fight-against-sean-brady-and-predicts-the-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/kamaru-usman-warns-leon-edwards-ahead-of-his-fight-against-sean-brady-and-predicts-the-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamaru Usman Warns Leon Edwards Ahead of His Fight Against Sean Brady and Predicts the Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"457\">Leon Edwards is set to return to the <strong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"184\">UFC<\/strong> octagon this Saturday night in the main event of <strong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"248\">UFC London<\/strong>, where he will face American fighter Sean Brady. However, before this highly anticipated bout, former champion <strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"376\">Kamaru Usman<\/strong> has issued a warning to &#8220;Rocky&#8221; and shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"926\">Although Usman has been absent from competition for nearly two years and has no scheduled fights, he remains highly active in the combat sports scene, frequently sharing his insights through media appearances, especially via his podcast <strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"715\">&#8220;Pound 4 Pound&#8221;<\/strong>, co-hosted with former Olympic champion Henry Cejudo.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_10976\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3xyPsDlVDMY?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"926\">In a recent episode, Usman discussed the <strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"838\">Edwards vs. Brady fight<\/strong>, warning the former champion about the serious threat posed by his American opponent.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"986\"><strong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"984\">Usman: Sean Brady is a Serious Threat to Edwards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1202\">During his discussion, Usman emphasized that continuous pressure and strong grappling skills are key to defeating <strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1117\">Leon Edwards<\/strong>, noting that Brady has the necessary skills to execute this strategy successfully:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1475\">\n<p data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1475\"><strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1473\">&#8220;It\u2019s not just about style, looks, or technique. Leon, there\u2019s one rule to beating a striker like you, and that\u2019s constant pressure. Mixing wrestling with striking, continuously attempting takedowns\u2014this is what destabilizes you and drains your energy over time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1488\">He added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1713\">\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1713\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1711\">&#8220;Yes, you\u2019ve significantly improved your cage defense and your ability to get back up after being taken down. You\u2019ve worked on that, and it\u2019s great for you, but it doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t find yourself on the ground.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1949\">\n<p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1949\"><strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1947\">&#8220;Your offensive wrestling is not at its best. A guy like Sean Brady will keep attempting takedowns, and once he gets to the top position, his jiu-jitsu skills are elite, allowing him to control you and possibly find a finish.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1986\"><strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1984\">Is Edwards Overconfident?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2343\">Usman also addressed <strong data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2038\">Edwards&#8217; recent statements<\/strong>, in which he downplayed Brady\u2019s abilities, saying: <strong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2151\">&#8220;If Belal [Muhammad] could beat him, I can beat him too.&#8221;<\/strong> However, Usman sees this as flawed logic, arguing that the strategy <strong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2238\">Belal Muhammad<\/strong> used to defeat Edwards is likely the same one <strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2299\">Sean Brady<\/strong> will employ, making him a serious threat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2359\">Usman added:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2465\">\n<p data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2465\"><strong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2463\">&#8220;If Leon doesn\u2019t change his approach in this fight, I don\u2019t see a clear path to victory for him.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2518\"><strong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2516\">Usman\u2019s Prediction: Brady is the Favorite<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2688\">Usman believes <strong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2548\">Sean Brady<\/strong> has a strong chance of winning, especially if he implements the same strategy that <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2650\">Belal Muhammad<\/strong> used against Edwards. He explained:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2947\">\n<p data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2947\"><strong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2945\">&#8220;Sean Brady is a better offensive wrestler than Leon. I think Brady will execute the game plan well\u2014engaging in striking exchanges, mixing levels, securing takedowns, and exhausting Leon over time. If I had to pick a winner, I\u2019d go with Sean Brady.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_50980\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/33AJ9_WTtmk<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;&#8221; class=&#8221;__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload&#8221; title=&#8221;YouTube player&#8221;  allow=&#8221;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture&#8221; allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=&#8221;1&#8243; data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=&#8221;&#8221;><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2986\"><strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2984\">What This Means for Edwards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3269\">If Leon Edwards loses this fight, it will be his <strong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3065\">second consecutive defeat<\/strong>, further delaying his chances of reclaiming the <strong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3136\">welterweight title<\/strong>. On the other hand, this could be a golden opportunity for <strong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3210\">Sean Brady<\/strong> to establish himself as a top contender in the division.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_21518\"  width=\"696\" height=\"391\"  data-origwidth=\"696\" data-origheight=\"391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l1RzauDSdjA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3368\">Will <strong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3287\">Edwards<\/strong> prove Usman wrong? Or will <strong data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3324\">Brady<\/strong> pull off a major upset at <strong data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3365\">UFC London<\/strong>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leon Edwards is set to return to the UFC octagon this Saturday night in the main event of UFC London, where he will face American fighter Sean Brady. However, before this highly anticipated bout, former champion Kamaru Usman has issued a warning to &#8220;Rocky&#8221; and shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight. 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