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Sean Brady (13-0) is presently scheduled to face Belal Muhammad (17-3) in a Welterweight matchup at UFC Fight Night 186 on December 19th, 2020.
Brady is an undefeated prospect who’s been making waves in the MMA community with his performances and has come a long way since his professional debut in 2014.
On the other hand, Muhammad has competed in organizations such as Bellator and Titan FC prior to entering the UFC in 2016. Going by the moniker ‘Remember the Name’, Muhammad is widely respected for his iron chin and gritty fighting style.
Sean Brady vs. Belal Muhammad is a fight that represents the underrated and overlooked talents not only in UFC but in MMA as a whole.
Besides, the fight also signifies a clash between an up-and-coming fighter with a considerable amount of potential and a crafty veteran who has cut his teeth with the very best in the sport for several years.
Today, we take a closer look at this upcoming bout that’s perhaps flying under the radar in MMA circles but could turn out to be a barnburner.
Here’s everything you need to know about the UFC Welterweight fight between Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad.
#5 UFC fighter Sean Brady is a disciplined and undefeated MMA technician who is still underappreciated
Sean Brady has won 13 straight fights since debuting in 2014 and has never tasted defeat in the realm of professional MMA competition.
Brady put on one of the best performances of his career against Tajuddin Abdul Hakim in February of 2019, defending his Cage Fury FC Welterweight Title via fourth-round TKO.
In fact, Brady’s brilliant showing against Hakim earned him a UFC contract, following which, the former has competed in and won three fights inside the Octagon.
Sean Brady defeated Court McGee and Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision in back-to-back dominant showings in the UFC.
However, Brady’s most impressive UFC outing came in the form of a technical submission victory over Christian Aguilera in August of this year. That also earned him ‘Performance of the Night’ honors.
One of the lesser-known and overlooked facets of Brady’s MMA arsenal is his unwavering discipline.
Of course one could argue that most people in a fighter’s circle of friends and training partners tend to shower words of high praise on their fighters in regards to their hard work, discipline, and dedication towards the sport.
Nevertheless, what makes Sean Brady stand out is his discipline under the bright lights. Be it the gym or the MMA cage, his discipline and focus remains unchanged. Brady’s aim isn’t to impress anyone, but rather to stay focused and accomplish his goals.
#4 Belal Muhammad has an awesome new podcast, helping promote his brand value and standing in UFC
Most people who have followed Belal Muhammad over the years would probably agree that his social media persona is interesting, to say the least. The UFC fighter never fails to entertain fellow twitter users with his wittiness and humorous takes on whatever topic he chooses to address.
However, Muhammad has continued to be a constantly overlooked figure in the MMA dominion and UFC. His style may not be as brash and controversial as that of other more popular fighters, but his wittiness alone more than makes up for it.
Belal Muhammad has now decided to bring his entertaining persona straight to the fans and debuted his new podcast ‘Remember The Show’ also known as ‘The Belal Muhammad Show’. You can watch the first episode that premiered on YouTube below.
Muhammad hosts the show with UFC commentator Jon Anik’s identical twin brother, Jason, serving as the co-host. Besides, the show also features Cody Merrow as its lead producer and on-air talent.
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room, shall we? What relevance does Muhammad starting a podcast have to his fight against Brady? Well, as we had previously noted, both Muhammad and Brady are underrated.
That said, Muhammad seems to be going all-in with his new podcast and has noted that his aim is to provide UFC fans with an MMA podcast/show that sets itself apart from the rest.
This quest that Muhammad has embarked upon will most definitely help him make some noise in the MMA world and could help him finally break through as a recognizable name in the UFC Welterweight division.
He’s been an excellent fighter for so very long, but it’s only now that Muhammad has apparently begun to realize the importance of efficiently promoting oneself and one’s brand in the sport of MMA.
#3 Belal Muhammad’s striking could give Sean Brady problems at UFC Fight Night 186
One of UFC fighter Belal Muhammad’s biggest strengths is his striking. However, it also happens to be his biggest weaknesses as well.
Muhammad is an outstanding offensive striker with decent KO power. However, when it comes to his striking defense, Muhammad’s arsenal has more holes than Swiss cheese.
Be that as it may, our aim here is to discuss Muhammad’s striking in his upcoming at UFC Fight Night 186 matchup against Sean Brady.
Muhammad most definitely has the tools to cut off the Octagon and force Brady into a firefight with him. Whether or not Brady takes the bait is anyone’s guess, but based on both UFC fighters’ past performances, it would be safe to say that neither Muhammad nor Brady are going to be afraid of slugging it out at close range.
Fans can expect Brady to engage in a greater amount of counterstriking rather than starting a striking exchange first. This is where Muhammad can impose his will on Brady.
Muhammad’s overly aggressive fighting style, his striking in particular, put him at risk of being repeatedly countered and perhaps even knocked out like his fight with Vicente Luque a few years ago.
Regardless, Brady has never faced a top-tier fighter who is an aggressive striker like Muhammad. The latter’s striking has the potential to seriously disrupt Brady’s rhythm and put him at the risk of being outscored or even caught with one of his deadly punches in a striking exchange at close range.
#2 UFC's Sean Brady is a more well-rounded fighter than Belal Muhammad
UFC fighter Sean Brady has amassed an MMA record of 13 wins and no defeats. Three wins have come via KO/TKO and three by submission. He also has seven decision victories to his name as well.
Brady began training in Muay Thai back when he was studying to become an auto mechanic. He gradually started training in the art of BJJ as well.
Over the years, Brady went on to transform himself into a truly well-rounded Mixed Martial Artist. By no means is the aforesaid statement a mere anecdote. Brady’s work inside the MMA cage speaks volumes about this aspect.
Not only does Brady possess outstanding BJJ skills, but he has incredible wrestling skills as well. This helps him out-grapple his opponents.
Yet another purpose served by Brady’s grappling expertise is to help him wear down his opponents, as evidenced by most of his bouts.
In other words, if Brady isn’t unloading a barrage of strikes on his opponent, he is forcing them into grappling exchanges and ruthlessly pushing them to the brink of exhaustion.
Furthermore, Brady’s ability to switch from the role of a volume striker to a knockout artist is absolutely praiseworthy. All in all, Brady is a much more well-rounded fighter as compared to UFC's Belal Muhammad.
#1 A lot is at stake for Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad in their UFC Welterweight fight
When stalwarts Sean Brady and Belal Muhammad square off inside the UFC octagon this December, it would be the biggest fight in the former’s career so far. It will also be a chance for Muhammad to showcase the strength of the Welterweight division’s old guard.
What’s the likeliest outcome of the UFC Welterweight fight between Brady and Muhammad? Well, honestly speaking, anything can happen.
Nevertheless, based on what we’ve seen from both fighters in the past, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to believe that Brady should walk away with his hand raised at UFC Fight Night 186.
Brady is a top-notch athlete, significantly better than Muhammad in that regard, and also enjoys a technical advantage in both the striking and grappling spheres.
Furthermore, both fighters have displayed their toughness and willingness to eat a shot to land one. Neither fighter wilts under pressure and instead becomes even more aggressive when under attack.
The likeliest course of this fight would be Brady mixing it up against Muhammad. We can expect to see Brady utilizing a healthy dose of takedowns, clinches, and striking at long range, systematically picking apart Muhammad en route to a clear-cut decision victory.
Which fighter do you think will emerge victorious at UFC Fight Night 186? Sound off in the comments.
