Sean Brady is earning praise for his recent victory at UFC Vegas 97, where he secured his first UFC main event win against Gilbert Burns. The fight took place on September 7 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada. Former rival Belal Muhammad commended Brady for his toughness during the bout and even hinted at the possibility of a rematch.
Brady dominated ‘Durinho’ for most of their 25-minute bout. The judges scored the fight 50-45, 50-45, and 49-46 in his favor. UFC welterweight champion Muhammad, who has previously defeated Brady, emphasized that Brady could be a significant challenge for the division. On X, ‘Remember the name’ wrote, “Man, Brady is gonna be tough to beat.”
The welterweight prospect, who was defeated by Muhammad via TKO in October 2022, faced skepticism about his title prospects. In the post-fight press conference, Brady reflected on Muhammad’s praise and stated, “It was a very competitive fight. … I quit on myself. That will never happen again.”
Muhammad, who is currently seeking an opponent for his first-ever title defense, has recently shifted his focus away from top welterweight contenders like Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman. His recent remarks about Brady have influenced this change in focus. Consequently, Muhammad now has a range of potential opponents to consider.
Belal Muhammad Shifts Focus: Is He Dodging His Title Fight?
Muhammad’s recent praise of Sean Brady has raised questions about his future opponent. Initially, Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman were the focus of social media banter, but now Muhammad seems more interested in Brady.
However, since Brady is ranked 8th in the division, he would need to face one or two more opponents before earning a title shot. This means Muhammad may have to wait for a potential fight with Brady.
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Additionally, Shavkat Rakhmonov has claimed that Muhammad turned down a fight offer. As a top contender for a title shot, Rakhmonov stated that the bout won’t occur at UFC 307 because Muhammad isn’t prepared. The welterweight division is currently in disarray, with many fighters awaiting their chance for a title shot. However, the UFC matchmakers will ensure the deserving fighter gets the opportunity. Fans can expect plenty of excitement ahead.
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