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UFC Welterweight

Sean Brady VS Michael Morales

Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States

Tale of the Tape

Sean Brady VS Michael Morales
19-2-0 Record 19-0-0
32 Age 26
178 cm Height 183 cm
183 cm Reach 201 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
47% Finish rate 79%
16% KO rate 74%
32% Sub rate 5%

Result Summary

Michael Morales def. Sean Brady TKO (punches) · R1 1:32

Michael Morales came out aggressively, overwhelming Sean Brady with a barrage of strikes early in the first round. Morales landed a powerful combination that rocked Brady, leading to a swift TKO stoppage just 1:32 into the fight. The key highlight was Morales' speed and accuracy in finishing the fight before Brady could mount any offense.

Fight Overview

Sean Brady, a top grappler with only one career loss, faces undefeated Michael Morales, a surging prospect with a significant reach advantage. This welterweight bout could propel the winner into the title conversation.

Keys to Victory

Sean Brady

  1. Initiate grappling exchanges early to neutralize Morales' reach.
  2. Work for top control and ground-and-pound to wear Morales down.
  3. Avoid extended striking exchanges at range.

Michael Morales

  1. Use his 18 cm reach advantage to keep Brady at the end of his jab.
  2. Maintain distance and punish takedown attempts with knees and uppercuts.
  3. Increase striking volume to force Brady into desperation shots.

Last 5 fights

Sean Brady

  1. W Leon Edwards Submission · R4 1:39 · 22 MAR 2025
  2. W Gilbert Burns Decision · R5 5:00 · 7 SEPT 2024
  3. W Kelvin Gastelum Submission · R3 1:43 · 2 DEC 2023
  4. L Belal Muhammad TKO · R2 4:47 · 22 OCT 2022
  5. W Michael Chiesa Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 NOV 2021

Michael Morales

  1. W Gilbert Burns TKO · R1 3:39 · 17 MAY 2025
  2. W Neil Magny TKO · R1 4:39 · 24 AUG 2024
  3. W Jake Matthews Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 NOV 2023
  4. W Max Griffin Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 JUL 2023
  5. W Adam Fugitt TKO · R3 1:09 · 30 JUL 2022

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