UFC 281: As per recent revelations, a Welterweight bout between Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady has been booked for UFC 281. Muhammad looking to get back to the octagon for a while now and while there were discussions of a potential matchup against Khamzat Chimaev, the fight didn’t come to fruition. Follow UFC Live Updates and UFC news with InsideSport.IN
Now, as revealed by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady have verbally agreed for a bout at UFC’s October 22nd pay-per-view. Okamoto reported the news over Twitter, saying:
“Big business here at welterweight. No. 5 vs. No. 9 in the official rankings. Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) vs. Sean Brady (@seanbradymma) is verbally agreed for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi, per sources.”
Big business here at welterweight. No. 5 vs. No. 9 in the official rankings. Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) vs. Sean Brady (@seanbradymma) is verbally agreed for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi, per sources. pic.twitter.com/z2DodT19HS
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 8, 2022
UFC 281: Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady reportedly BOOKED for UFC Welterweight Clash
Even though this matchup doesn’t seem as exciting as a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Belal Muhammad, it is bound to keep the spectators on the edge of their seats.
Sean Brady is undefeated (15-0) in his MMA career so far and has added prestigious names as Jake Matthews and Michael Chiesa to his resume as well. Moreover, he is ranked number 9 in the UFC Welterweight division. However, he hasn’t quite faced a challenge like Belal Muhammad yet.
On the flipside, Belal Muhammad himself as an impressive record. He is 21-3 in his career so far and is undefeated since 2019 and is ranked number 5 in the UFC Welterweight division. Moreover, Muhammad emerged victorious over Vincente Luque and also Stephen Thompson in his last two fights. A win against Sean Brady, can certainly put him in the title contention as well.
Both fighters are extremely dangerous on the ground but their abilities as a striker shouldn’t be undermined. It will be interesting to see how a fight between the two plays out come UFC 281.
UFC 281: Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady reportedly BOOKED for UFC Welterweight Clash
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