Sean Brady Wants Belal Muhammad Rematch After Bonfim Fight: “I Want to Get That Back”
Sean Brady has one fight on his mind, and it is not just about rankings. It is about revenge.
The Philadelphia welterweight contender recently made it clear that he wants Belal Muhammad to defeat Gabriel Bonfim so they can meet again inside the Octagon. Muhammad is scheduled to face rising Brazilian contender Bonfim in the main event of UFC Fight Night on June 6 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with UFC listing Muhammad as the No. 4 welterweight and Bonfim as No. 10.
Brady’s message was simple: he respects Belal, but he wants that loss back.
“I’m hoping Belal wins that Bonfim fight,” Brady said. “That’s the one that I want the most. I like Belal, he’s a great fighter, but that’s just as a competitor. I just want to get that back.”
That line tells the whole story. This is not trash talk. This is competitive frustration from a fighter who knows exactly where his career changed.
Why Sean Brady Wants Belal Muhammad Again
Brady and Muhammad first fought at UFC 280 in October 2022. On that night, Muhammad handed Brady the first loss of his professional MMA career, stopping him by TKO with strikes at 4:47 of the second round.
For Brady, that defeat still matters.
Before facing Muhammad, Brady was unbeaten and viewed as one of the most dangerous new grapplers in the welterweight division. He had strong wrestling, excellent back control, and a style that made him difficult for most opponents to solve.
But Muhammad did what he has done to many top welterweights: he stayed composed, pushed the pace, and broke the rhythm of a dangerous opponent. Instead of getting dragged into Brady’s grappling game, Belal turned the fight into a pressure battle and finished him late in Round 2.
That is why Brady wants the rematch. It is not only about moving closer to a title shot. It is about proving he is no longer the same fighter who lost that night.
Belal Muhammad Still Has a Major Test First
Before any Brady rematch can happen, Belal has to handle Gabriel Bonfim.
Bonfim is a dangerous welterweight with finishing ability and momentum. UFC’s official event page has Muhammad vs Bonfim listed as the headline fight, making it a major opportunity for both men in the 170-pound division.
For Muhammad, this fight is about protecting his position near the top of the rankings. After becoming UFC welterweight champion by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304, Belal later lost the belt to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315, according to UFC’s official athlete profile.
Now, Muhammad is trying to climb back toward title contention. A win over Bonfim would keep him in the championship conversation and make a rematch with Brady even more meaningful.
Why the Rematch Makes Sense
From a matchmaking perspective, Brady vs Muhammad 2 is an easy fight to sell.
There is history. There is unfinished business. There is also real ranking value.
Brady has remained a serious welterweight threat, and UFC’s official profile lists him as an active contender with a jiu-jitsu-based style and notable submission ability. Muhammad, meanwhile, still has one of the strongest résumés in the division, with wins over names like Leon Edwards, Gilbert Burns, and Brady himself.
The first fight showed Muhammad’s pressure and durability. A second fight would answer a different question: has Brady improved enough to change the result?
Stylistically, it is also interesting. Brady is at his best when he can force grappling exchanges, control position, and wear opponents down. Belal is one of the best in the division at denying easy reads, mixing pressure with defense, and making opponents fight at his pace.
That kind of matchup might not need loud trash talk. The story is already there.
Final Thoughts
Sean Brady is not calling out Belal Muhammad because he dislikes him. He is calling him out because Belal represents the one loss that still sits heavy on his record.
If Muhammad beats Gabriel Bonfim, the UFC could have a strong welterweight rematch ready to book. It would give Brady a chance at redemption and Belal a chance to prove the first result was no accident.
For a division always looking for clear contenders, Sean Brady vs Belal Muhammad 2 makes a lot of sense. And based on Brady’s latest comments, he is more than ready to settle it again.
