Philadelphia’s Sean Brady showcased his skills and proved himself as one of the top welterweights in the world with a dominant victory over Gilbert Burns in a five-round main event in Las Vegas. Brady, with a professional record of 17-1, defeated Burns (22-8) via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night inside the Apex. The judges scored it 50-45, 50-45 and 49-46 for Brady, solidifying his position in the welterweight division.
Throughout the fight, Brady, 31, maintained a steady pace and showcased his striking and wrestling dominance against Burns. He outlanded Burns 251-71 in total strikes and attempted 17 takedowns to only six for Burns, according to UFC Stats. Brady effectively utilized his jab and delivered a series of leg kicks to control the tempo of the fight and keep Burns on the defensive.
On the other hand, Gilbert Burns, a former title challenger, struggled to find his rhythm and mount any significant offense against Brady. Burns, who has now lost three consecutive fights to Brady, Jack Della Maddalena, and Belal Muhammad, faced difficulties in dealing with Brady’s relentless pace and varied attack. Despite a few moments of success with boxing exchanges and a near submission attempt in the fourth round, Burns was largely outclassed by Brady throughout the fight.
Following his impressive victory over Burns, Sean Brady expressed his desire to face top-ranked opponents in the welterweight division. Brady, who only has one loss in the UFC to current champion Belal Muhammad, aims to climb higher in the rankings and challenge the top contenders in the division. With his well-rounded skill set and relentless work ethic, Brady has proven himself as a serious threat in the welterweight division and is poised to make a run towards a title shot in the near future.
Sean Brady’s victory over Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC Fight Night highlighted his status as one of the top welterweights in the world. With a dominant performance and a clear display of his skills in striking and wrestling, Brady showcased his potential to compete with the best fighters in the division. As he looks towards the future, Brady’s determination and talent make him a fighter to watch in the highly competitive welterweight division of the UFC.
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