Leon Edwards promised to knock Sean Brady out because the pair shared an icy stare down earlier than their welterweight battle at UFC London on Saturday.
Edwards weighed in at 171lbs (12st 2lb) with American Brady one pound lighter, with the 2 fighters remaining silent in the course of the face-off.
Edwards, 33, is seeking to bounce again after shedding his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad in July.
“London, what’s up? I am excited to return again. Tomorrow evening I actually imagine I put him away, he is too predictable, so let’s go,” mentioned Edwards.
Interactions between Edwards and Brady have been low-key throughout battle week, with the Briton placing a lot of his focus into regaining the belt.
That theme continued because the pair remained silent when nose to nose, with the taller Edwards peering down at his opponent.
Brady, 32, was a late alternative for Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena, who will as a substitute face Muhammad for the belt at UFC 315 on 10 Could.
Edwards says he had felt the strain of his 12-fight successful run heading into the bout with Muhammad, and “owes the UK fans” a robust efficiency on the O2 Enviornment.
