Sean Brady eyes rematch with Belal Muhammad after Bonfim fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Sean Brady has expressed his hopes for a rematch with Belal Muhammad, who faces Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026, in Las Vegas. Brady, who lost to Muhammad in 2022, is eager to avenge that defeat if Muhammad wins. He believes Muhammad will dominate Bonfim, stating that he will utilize his wrestling skills. If Bonfim wins, Brady has indicated he would be open to fighting him but only if Bonfim is ranked in the top five. The fight's outcome could significantly impact Brady's trajectory in the welterweight division.
- •Sean Brady hopes to fight Belal Muhammad next if he beats Gabriel Bonfim.
- •Muhammad vs. Bonfim occurs on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278.
- •Brady lost to Muhammad in 2022 and seeks to avenge that loss.
- •Brady will consider Bonfim as an opponent only if ranked in the top five.
- •Brady predicts Muhammad will dominate Bonfim with effective takedowns.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Brady gladly will take Gabriel Bonfim in lieu of Muhammad rematch
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Brady hopes Belal Muhammad beats Gabriel Bonfim – then they rematch
"Sean Brady was banking on Belal Muhammad coming through against Gabriel Bonfim. Now he's making new plans.
"Sean Brady has a vested interest in Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:00 PMSean Brady gladly will take Gabriel Bonfim in lieu of Muhammad rematch
Sean Brady was banking on Belal Muhammad coming through against Gabriel Bonfim. Now he's making new plans.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:30 PMSean Brady hopes Belal Muhammad beats Gabriel Bonfim – then they rematch
Sean Brady has a vested interest in Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim.
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