Sean Brady focused on getting back into welterweight contention after tough setback
Brady has plenty left to prove after his tough loss to Michael Morales.
Sean Brady was on the cusp of his first UFC title shot — then he ran into welterweight dynamo Michael Morales. What was a star-making night for Brady's opponent in world-famous Madison Square Garden turned into his second-career redemption arc. The first-round TKO defeat was only the second time Brady had tasted defeat in his 20-fight career.
With strong momentum off the back of a three-fight win streak, the Philadelphia-born welterweight contender was primed and ready — until fight week arrived. Speaking on Wednesday's "The Ariel Helwani Show," Brady revealed he had an issue with his medicals during UFC 322 fight week in November. Ultimately, he trudged on and competed — paying the price.
"I had probably the best training camp I've ever had in my life," Brady told Uncrowned. "It was the best I ever felt going into a fight. You can do all the right things, and you still lose.
That's why it's such a crazy and amazing sport. "Everything was going smooth up until Thursday. I don't want to get too crazy with the details because I don't want to sound like I'm making excuses, but I essentially didn't know I was fighting until Saturday at 5 p.