UFC London Complete Betting Guide: Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets and MMA Parlay Picks for March 22

Sadly, I won’t be in attendance for Saturday’s UFC London card, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t meticulously studied the line-up to deliver my best UFC bets today and fight analysis. Better yet, this week, I’ll combine my perfect prop bets with a selection of UFC parlay options to give you a plethora of betting picks under one roof!

Starting with our weekly parlay and ending with my favorite prop picks, let’s dive straight into the breakdown for UFC London, where we’re hoping for some royal beatdowns against the bookie!

We’re one step closer to #UFCLondon! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/1SzwNKC86u

— UFC (@ufc) March 19, 2025

UFC London How to Watch

• Date & Time: Saturday, March. 22, 2025 – 01:00 p.m. ET
• Location: 02 Arena, London, UK
• How to Watch: UFC Fight Pass
• Scheduled Fights: 13
• Main Event Bout: Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards vs. Sean Brady
• Co-Main Event Bout: Jan Blachowicz vs. Carlos Ulberg

Check the latest UFC news here before hitting the sportsbook.

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Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady: Toughness on Display

UFC London takes center stage this weekend, so to my American friends, be sure to set your reminders for 1 PM ET because the 02 Arena will be hyped up. Us British lot will especially be amped for the welterweight main event between former champion, Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards, who’ll make his first appearance since a miserable loss to Belal Muhammad. Rocky will battle with Sean Brady, who, funnily, has just one loss on his record against that same guy, Belal!

Although it pains me to say it, Edwards looked horrid against Belal and far from the fighting champion we knew. Fortunately, he had some valid excuses, including the fact that the UFC made him fight at 5 AM in England and that he thought his opponent would be an easy night.

LIVE from London! 🇬🇧@Leon_EdwardsMMA and Sean Brady are headling #UFCLondon!

[ Watch Saturday on @ESPNPlus | 4pmET ] pic.twitter.com/oew9OEFyPs

— UFC (@ufc) March 19, 2025

Rocky fans will also be confident in his ability to bounce back this weekend because he’s facing Brady, whose loss to Belal was 10x worse! The Philadelphia representative is one of the only fighters to have ever been knocked out by ‘Remember the Name,’ and while having your only pro career loss being the current champion isn’t bad, getting knocked out by his pillow hands is rather embarrassing.

Bet on Edwards vs Sean Brady Goes the Distance/Yes (-190)

Two Tough SOB’s

So, we’ve established that both fighters lost to the same man, but he won’t be in the octagon, and we need to establish who should be favored at BetUS Sportsbook this weekend… Or do we?

Decision wins or decision losses, Edwards’s extreme technical style and defensive mindfulness have seen him go the distance in 13 of his 17 UFC appearances! The Brit has never been stopped inside the distance, and as he loves to play MMA chess, whether it be striking or grappling, he’s had a career tied closely to the judge’s scorecards more often than not.

Brady, I believe, will be a worse version of Belal. He’s a grappling ace but landed takedowns at will, and maintaining ground control will be difficult. With Edward’s ability to get to his feet and submission defense, I don’t envision a stoppage. Although the Belal KO isn’t heartwarming, Brady has also displayed respectable durability throughout his UFC tenure.

You see where I’m going with this, right? Yes, this fight is going the distance. Sure, the UFC betting odds are slightly juiced, but with Edwards, the decision machine with high fight IQ, going against Brady, who’s also gone the distance in 50% of his UFC bouts, I don’t envision many fight-ending mistakes, thus leading us through all five rounds!

Fight Goes the Distance Supporting Betting Trends:

• Edwards has gone to decision in 13 of his 17 UFC bouts
• Edwards has never lost by KO/TKO or submission
• Brady has gone the distance in 50% of his UFC bouts
• Brady has lost inside the distance in just 1 of his 18 pro-MMA bouts

eu mfs this weekend watching ufc london at normal hour pic.twitter.com/cAyBlIOui7

— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) March 18, 2025

Lone’er Kavanagh vs Felipe dos Santos: All Three Rounds

We have a preliminary banger when the undefeated Lone’er Kavanagh takes on Felipe dos Santos in the flyweight division. And let me say this pair of low-weight sluggers will bring the heat but equally provide a level of endurance and durability that can guide us through the UFC lines available.

Must be #UFCLondon fight week! ⚽ 🔴

Lone’er Kavanagh taking in the sights at @Arsenal ahead of his homecoming clash! pic.twitter.com/ZieBA6An9b

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 16, 2025

I really like Kavanagh, but who doesn’t? The Chinese representative, born in England, has displayed an excellent offensive and defensive skill set throughout his short, eight-fight, pro career thus far. He has kept an unbeaten record, but we know how everyone’s 0s have fared in 2025, so can the hometown kid snap this trend?

As such a heavy favorite, I worry. Why? Dos Santos is no slouch! The Brazilian is 1-2 in the UFC, but having Manel Kape as your promotional debut is just cruel! He didn’t look out of sorts versus the high-ranked opp.

Bet on Kavanagh vs Dos Santos Over 2.5 Rounds (-240)

They Don’t Get Tired

The takedown defense of Dos Santos is worrisome for underdog backers. Still, most importantly, we have two 125-pounders who have displayed incredible durability and noteworthy cardio, thus making a judge’s intervention in this contest highly probable.

When evaluating UFC bets for this entertaining scrap, it’s difficult not to lean towards it going the distance. While history doesn’t always repeat itself, Santos has gone the distance in five consecutive fights, and if Kape can’t finish him, I don’t envision an inexperienced Kavanagh such a feat. Likewise, Kavanagh went to the judges in his lone UFC bout. With his pro and amateur career combined, nobody has come close to testing his durability in striking or grappling exchanges!

Over 2.5 Rounds Supporting Betting Trends:

• Kavanagh has gone the distance in 3 of his 8 pro-MMA bouts
• Santos has gone the distance in 5 of his 10 pro-MMA bouts
• Santos has never lost inside the distance
• Kavanagh has never lost inside the distance

This weekend he’ll face Felipe Dos Santos, an exiting prospect from Chute Boxe. Will he get the win in front of his home crowd in London? pic.twitter.com/oQsQ7KxIlJ

— Clipped Fighting (@ClippedFighting) March 18, 2025

UFC London 2-Leg Parlay Picks (+117)

• Edwards/Brady – Fight Goes the Distance/Yes (-190)
• Kavanagh/Santos Over 2 ½ Rounds (-240)

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Top 2 UFC London Prop Bets

1. Alexia Thainara by Submission or Decision (-145)

My English nationals and UFC betting fans will undoubtedly raise the roof when Molly McCann makes her long-awaited return this weekend. Unfortunately, crowd support is mainly living off the Liverpudlian’s back-to-back wins by spinning elbow in 2022. While those highlight reel moments that took place consecutively were special, at 34, McCann hasn’t fared well versus serious opposition and is now 1-3 in her previous four bouts!

New opponent, same objective 😤 #UFCLondon

🔵 @MeatballMolly vs Alexia Thainara 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/BFSDTktIQ4

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 15, 2025

With a UFC newcomer in Alexia Thainara making her promotional debut, one would think the UFC is gifting McCann with a favorable matchup to keep the English yobs pleased. However, Thainara is a short-notice replacement, and based on her career to date, one that could cause the British local some serious problems.

When it comes to crisp boxing combinations and aggression, McCann has that in bunches. However, takedowns and grappling have always been an issue, especially on the defensive end; she isn’t up to scratch. Faltering in grappling scenarios against Bruna Brasil and Julija Stolianrenko is a red flag; now she’s facing a young, athletic Thainara, who can swing with viciousness and also deliver a crafty ground game that triumphed over a respected national wrestler in Rose Conceicao.

Bet on Thainara by Submission or Decision (-145)

Welcome to the UFC

Thainara’s welcome to the UFC pits her against a well-known name, and stylistically, it feels like a great debut opponent. McCann’s clean boxing will be neutralized via jabs and low kicks. At the same time, the newcomer’s strength and physicality should also have a huge edge over the English woman’s mediocre wrestling.

When considering my UFC expert picks, even when factoring in McCann’s home advantage, I don’t see how she defeats the longer, younger, and physically imposing Thainara. The striking battle, for me, should favor the Brazilian, and should it hit the ground, her scrambling and jiu-jitsu will elevate the probability of this fight ending via submission.

It’s hard not to like ‘Meatball,’ but where’s the spaghetti because Thainara is about to eat!

McCann vs Thainara Betting Trends

• Thainara has won 10 of her 12 pro-MMA bouts via submission or decision
• McCann’s seven career losses were by submission or decision
• McCann has lost 6 of her 13 UFC bouts
• McCann has lost 3 of her previous 4 UFC bouts

No #junglefight119, Alexia Thainara (9-1) venceu Sabrina Demetrio (5-2) por decisão unânime pela categoria peso palha

🎥: @junglefc pic.twitter.com/exyNhil5M0

— Dama de Ferro MMA (@damadeferromma) August 27, 2023

2. Jordan Vucenic by KO/TKO or Submission (-110)

Former Cage Warriors standout Jordan Vucenic enters UFC London as the third biggest MMA betting favorite and with good reason. He lost to Guram Kutateladze in his promotional debut last year. However, we’ll register this as a blip in the system, perhaps octagon jitters, and he still delivered a respectable performance versus a top talent. Now, the talent levels are dropping significantly as he meets a mediocre Chris Duncan in a perfect bounce-back spot.

#OnThisDay in 2023, Jordan Vucenic began the run that eventually saw him sign with the UFC ✍️👀 pic.twitter.com/Pul1Ys1Ey3

— Cage Warriors (@CageWarriors) March 17, 2025

We know that Cage Warriors has provided endless talent to the UFC over the years, but Vucenic is arguably one of the best. His resume prior to the UFC presents a long list of recognizable names and top talent, and before Dana White swooped in, he’d won four consecutive fights by submission in round one or two.

A 3-1 UFC record doesn’t look bad for Duncan, right? Well, it’s all about the level of opposition, and arguably, Vucenic’s regional scene foes were just as, if not more, talented! I do like his aggressive nature, but with durability concerns, facing opponents like Vucenic might be a problem!

Bet on Jordan Vucenic by KO/TKO or Submission (-110)

Proving the Haters Why

It’s time for Vucenic to prove why he entered the UFC with so much hype. He couldn’t prove this in his debut, but with the right opponent, he will prove to the haters what the UFC saw in him, and Duncan’s lack of durability could allow him to achieve this in emphatic style.

In striking situations, a slow and lethargic Duncan will get pieced up! I don’t envision a world where he can land at a higher clip, and as opposed to the solid chin of Vucenic, finding that kill shot won’t be easy. So, he needs to wrestle and maintain control for 15 minutes… Also, this is an unlikely scenario, as Vucenic has faced and defeated more talented grapplers in the past.

Punching power, jiu-jitsu, durability, cardio, knockout, and submission abilities all favor Vucenic, and that’s why he’s a -400 favorite. For my UFC picks, though, fading Duncan’s durability, which multiple opponents have tested in the past, makes it feel perfect to attack the KO/TKO or submission UFC prop on Vucenic for a much greater price of -110!

Vucenic vs. Duncan Betting Trends

Here are some MMA betting trends to consider:

• 8 of Vucenic’s 13 pro career wins came by KO/TKO or submission
• All of Duncan’s pro-MMA losses (2) were by KO/TKO or submission
• Vucenic has won 5 of his previous 7 bouts via submission

Jordan Vucenic using feints & throwaway jabs to gather information and make reads

Guram has a predictable rhythm to his weight shifting, usually starting by leaning over his lead hip, then shifting weight back to fold over his rear

When Vucenic enters as Guram’s weight is over… pic.twitter.com/XtiRIu6ayW

— MixingMartialArts (@RyanAWagMMA) August 4, 2024

Our Best UFC London Prop Bets

• Alexia Thainara by Submission or Decision (-135)
• Jordan Vucenic to Win by KO/TKO or Submission (-115)

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