This weekend, former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards competes once more in his adoptive country of England as he takes on grappling ace Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night 255. Before that, though, Jan Błachowicz will make his first Octagon appearance in almost two years against streaking New Zealander Carlos Ulberg.
Main Event
Surrendering his belt after two back-to-back defenses to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304, Edwards has the chance to get himself back into the win column in a substantial way on Saturday. With a victory over the seemingly unstoppable Brady, “Rocky” may just earn another opportunity to regain his strap from his nemesis.
Currently riding a two-fight win streak after dropping his zero to the aforementioned Muhammad, Brady has nearly cemented himself as a clear contender for the 170-lb throne. If he manages to topple the man whom many consider to be the top kickboxer in the division, then there will be no denying the Philadelphian representative a well-deserved title shot.
Co-Main Event
Out of action since July 2023, Błachowicz was forced to remain on the sidelines while the 205-lb class moved by without him, missing out on several key and interesting matchups. Cleared to step back into the cage with a clean bill of health, the Pole will look to remind the competition that he was at one point in the not-so-distant past the best fighter in the category.
Other than losing his promotional debut all the way back in 2021, Ulberg has looked completely dominant in his UFC tenure, so far. Winner of seven contests in a row, including four first round knockouts, “Black Jag” can add a revered name to his resume by overcoming the returning Błachowicz.
More Bouts On the Main Card
On the rest of the main card, Icelandic Jiu-Jitsu specialist Gunnar Nelson battles fan-favorite Kevin Holland. Next, UK MMA star Molly McCann faces company newcomer Alexia Thainara. Then, Jordan Vucenic duels Chris Duncan. Finally, England’s Nathaniel Wood tangos against veteran French competitor Morgan Charrière.
UFC Fight Night 255 Betting Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC Fight Night 255 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC Vegas 104:
- Jeremy Brand: 12-39
- Frazer Krohn: 10-31
- Andrew Benjamin: 6-30
- Hank Strandberg: 15-37
- Drew Zuhosky: 9-43
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Morgan Charrière -135
Vs.
Nathaniel Wood +120
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Charrière by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Charrière by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Charrière by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Wood by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Charrière: 3
Staff picking Wood: 1
Jordan Vucenic -425
Vs.
Chris Duncan +330
LIGHTWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Vucenic by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Vucenic by second round Submission Drew Zuhosky: Vucenic by second round Technical Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Vucenic by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Vucenic: 4
Staff picking Duncan: 0
Alexia Thainara -238
Vs.
Molly McCann +195
WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: McCann by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Thainara by second round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: McCann by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: McCann by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Thainara: 1
Staff picking McCann: 3
Kevin Holland -102
Vs.
Gunnar Nelson -118
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Nelson by first round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Nelson by first round Submission
Drew Zuhosky: Nelson by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Nelson by second round Submission
Staff picking Holland: 0
Staff picking Nelson: 4
Carlos Ulberg -298
Vs.
Jan Błachowicz +240
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Ulberg by first round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Błachowicz by Unanimous Decision Drew Zuhosky: Błachowicz by first round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Błachowicz by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Ulberg: 1
Staff picking Błachowicz: 3
Sean Brady -155
Vs.
Leon Edwards +130
WELTERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Brady by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Edwards by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Edwards by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Edwards by Split Decision
Staff picking Brady: 1
Staff picking Edwards: 3
