The event as a whole may have fallen a little short when it comes to drama and excitement, but with UFC London now in the history books, it's time to figure out what happens next for those who got their hands raised on Saturday.
Sean Brady
Sean Brady (18-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) seized his golden opportunity on Saturday. After replacing Jack Della Maddalena in the main event on just a few weeks' notice, the 32-year-old became the first fighter (outside of a DQ loss in 2012) to finish Leon Edwards (22-5 MMA, 14-4 UFC). He dominated the Brit over the opening three rounds before securing a submission early in the fourth.
With champion Belal Muhammad preparing to face Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May, one more victory for Brady over an established name in the welterweight division could propel him into title contention by late 2025 or early 2026.
Much will depend on the availability of number-one contender Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), who is currently recovering from a knee injury and unable to fight Muhammad in May. If "Nomad" returns by the fall, a fight with Brady to determine the next title challenger seems inevitable.
However, with rumors circulating that Rakhmonov is dealing with a serious knee issue, Ian Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) could seamlessly step into the Kazakh star's spot.
Carlos Ulberg
Saturday's co-main event against former champion Jan Blachowicz (29-11-1 MMA, 12-8-1 UFC) was poised to be the perfect coronation for Carlos Ulberg (12-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) as the next big thing at 205 pounds.
With Ulberg riding a 7-fight winning streak heading into UFC London and 42-year-old Blachowicz returning after a two-year layoff, all signs pointed to "The Black Jag" securing the signature win over a big name he needed to validate his position as a future title challenger.
While the Kiwi star did emerge victorious, the dull and uneventful nature of his win seems to have raised more questions than answers.
The fight passed with very little (if any) action, and Ulberg certainly didn't show much evidence that he could pose a threat to Magomed Ankalaev's crown anytime soon.
He will likely replace Blachowicz in the top three once the rankings are updated, but Ulberg will need to offer something more convincing if he wants to enter the title discussion. Perhaps a match-up against another former light heavyweight titleholder, Jiri Prochazka (31-5-1 MMA, 11-1 UFC), could be on the cards?
Kevin Holland
By securing an impressive victory (and a Performance of the Night bonus) over Gunnar Nelson (19-6-1 MMA, 10-6 UFC) on Saturday, Kevin Holland (27-13 MMA, 14-10 UFC) reminded UFC fans that he's not ready for the scrapheap just yet.
After losing four out of five fights prior to Saturday, with his last three bouts taking place at 185 pounds, "Trailblazer" made a triumphant return to the welterweight division in London, earning a unanimous decision win over Nelson.
Going forward, it's clear that Holland needs to stay at 170 pounds. Could we see him face Rafael dos Anjos (32-17 MMA, 21-15 UFC) next?
Alexia Thainara
What a way to make an entrance!
Alexia Thainara (12-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) answered the call to face UK favorite Molly McCann (14-8 MMA, 7-7 UFC), and she did it in style. Dancing her way to the Octagon, she demolished "Meatball," sending her into retirement and lighting up an otherwise uninspiring evening with her powerful performance.
If the UFC wants to take the slow approach with Thainara, they may be tempted to pair her against another unranked strawweight, such as Alice Ardelean (9-7 MMA, 0-2 UFC).
However, if the matchmakers want to fast-track her into the rankings to shake things up at 115 pounds, Angela Hill (18-14 MMA, 13-14 UFC) could be the veteran name they offer up as a sacrifice.
Chris Duncan
Another guillotine choke for Scotland's Chris Duncan (13-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC), who has been quietly going about his business in the featherweight division recently.
Perhaps it's because he lives and trains so far from home (at American Top Team), but there was little-to-no hype surrounding "The Problem" ahead of Saturday's fight against Jordan Vucenic (13-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC).
Should he continue submitting his opponents, fans will certainly begin to take notice. He called for a fight against Terrance McKinney (16-7 MMA, 6-4 UFC) in his post-fight interview, and who are we to argue with that?
Nathaniel Wood
A very impressive showing from "The Prospect" Nathaniel Wood (21-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC), who is now 5-1 in the featherweight division since moving up from 135 pounds in 2022.
Had he been able to add one or two finishes to that run, his name could very well be sitting inside the top 15 already. However, despite looking sharp and precise on the feet, he possibly lacks the power to elevate himself up the ladder in the long term.
Ricardo Ramos (17-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC), who suffered a loss to Chepe Mariscal earlier this month, could be a fun matchup for the Englishman.
