UFC welterweight Sean Brady is eager to prove his worthiness of a title shot after securing an impressive victory at UFC 328.
Last weekend, Sean Brady convincingly defeated Joaquin Buckley, reminding the welterweight division that he remains a significant contender. Despite past setbacks against notable fighters like Belal Muhammad and Michael Morales, Brady has consistently demonstrated resilience, focusing on rebuilding his career after each loss.
With another notable win now under his belt, Sean Brady is looking towards the future. While acknowledging his age at 33 and the emergence of new talent in the welterweight division, he believes there is still a prominent place for him.
During his post-fight press conference, Brady made his ambitions clear, stating his desire for high-profile matchups.
Sean Brady Discusses His Future
“Everybody wants a title shot,” Brady told MMA Junkie at the UFC 328 post-fight news conference. “I’d fight (Kamaru) Usman because he’s a former champion. I think that would make sense. I heard he’s going up to middleweight. I’ve fought back. I beat Leon Edwards – I was the No. 1 contender. I fought Morales – I just fought back again.
“I deserve to fight up so, we’ll see how it plays out. I would love to fight in Philly, but it’s got to make sense for me, man. I’m 33 years old. I’m getting better and better every time I go out there, and I want to be a UFC champion, and I’m just trying to inch my way toward that.”
“I would fight Prates, 100 percent,” Brady said. “I’ve asked for that fight before. Yeah, let’s do it.”
Brady’s approach indicates a willingness to face any challenge, regardless of the opponent’s perceived difficulty. He understands the importance of capitalizing on every opportunity, and a fight against someone like Prates would undoubtedly be a significant test of his continued ability to perform at a high level.