Brady (18-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) was on a three-fight winning streak – including a dominant submission of former champion Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 255, before running into Michael Morales at UFC 322.
Sean Brady was on the cusp of title contention, but remaining active cost him. After dominating ex-champion Leon Edwards in the UFC Fight Night 255 headliner, Brady found himself in prime position.