MMA Preview – Belal Muhammad vs Sean Brady at UFC 280
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BELAL MUHAMMAD VS SEAN BRADY FACTS
When is UFC 280? Saturday 22nd October, 2022 - 17:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 280? Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 280? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 280
What channel is UFC 280 on? BT Sport 3 (prelims)
Where can I stream UFC 280? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
BELAL MUHAMMAD VS SEAN BRADY LOWDOWN
Belal Muhammad (21-3(1)) has been sitting quietly at the top of the heap of welterweight contenders. It seems he needs an exciting finish of some sort to break into the title picture, but all he can do is keep winning and that is what he is doing. He has gone eight fights unbeaten and coming off three classic unanimous decision wins over the cream of the crop in Demian Maia (2021), Stephen Thompson (2021) and Vicente Luque back in April.
A man climbing up that heap is Sean Brady (15-0). He looks like he has everything to reach the top of the division, but unfortunately, he has not fought in nearly a year. He tore up the CFFC welterweight division, defending the championship a couple times before making his entrance to the big time. He has cruised through his five UFC fights and is coming off a submission over Jake Matthews and unanimous decision over Michael Chiesa last year.
BELAL MUHAMMAD VS SEAN BRADY PREDICTION
Muhammad is very well-rounded and his big wins have been thanks to his wrestling. The worry for him here is that Brady is one of the strongest grapplers in the division. He is a powerhouse with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, so Muhammad is going to have to mix things up here.
As good as Muhammad’s grappling is, if he lands on his back, he will be in trouble. Brady has the strength and technique to keep him there. We feel they will be evenly matched on the feet, but Brady has the ability to shut Muhammad down for two rounds at least.
We are backing Brady but Muhammad is a no brainer as the underdog.
Prediction: Brady via Decision
Value Bet: Muhammad via Decision
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