After the welterweight landscape shifted at UFC 315, Sean Brady has his sights set on one particular fight. Jack Della Maddalena emerged victorious in Montreal, claiming the title in a hard-fought battle against Belal Muhammad. With Brady and other welterweight contenders in attendance, Della Maddalena’s win has stirred up the division.
UFC 315 had implications beyond the welterweight division, as lightweight champion Islam Makhachev expressed his desire to pursue titles in two weight classes. With a potential matchup between Della Maddalena and Makhachev looming, Brady, the top-ranked contender, has adjusted his focus.
Brady expressed his willingness to face Ian Garry next, despite his position as the No. 1 contender. He acknowledged the competitive landscape of the division and the necessity of facing tough opponents like Garry. Even though Garry was the backup fighter for the main event at UFC 315, Brady was prepared to step into the cage if Muhammad had emerged victorious.
Looking ahead, Brady shared his thoughts on Makhachev potentially moving up to challenge Della Maddalena. He sees two perspectives on the situation, preferring Makhachev to clean out the lightweight division before considering a move to welterweight.
If Makhachev does make the move, Brady believes his fight against Garry is the next logical step. Despite Garry’s desire for a title shot, Brady is confident that their matchup is inevitable and sees it as the right move for both fighters.
Brady also weighed in on Della Maddalena’s chances against Makhachev, noting the champion’s impressive skill set and ability to create unique opportunities in the octagon. He believes Della Maddalena will offer a formidable challenge to Makhachev.
As Brady plans his return to the octagon in August or September, he anticipates facing Garry to maintain his momentum. Despite Garry’s pursuit of a title shot, Brady remains focused on the fight ahead, emphasizing the importance of facing tough opponents at this stage of his career.