October 22, 2022 2: 00 pm ET
ABU DHABI – In case anybody forgot Belal Muhammad’s name, maybe they’ll keepinmind now.
Saturday at UFC 280, Muhammad (22-3 MMA, 13-3 UFC) blasted Sean Brady (15-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) with lots of punches leading to a standing TKO interruption in Round 2 of their included initial card bout.
Muhammad’s pressure was obvious from the opening bell as he attempted to close the range on his then-undefeated challenger. Brady’s reaction was leg kicks and jabs, both of which worked however were notable to stop Muhammad’s pressure totally.
After a quick takedown effort at the end of the opening round, Muhammad endedup off the frame with some huge punches, which Brady reacted to.
Right back to the pressure, Muhammad closed the range on Brady onceagain. Brady shot, however was rejected. Opening up in the striking, Muhammad started to land over and over. As Brady pulledaway, he was satisfied with follow-up punch after punch. He tried to circle around the cage, however Muhammad cut him off at each turn.
Referee Lukasz Bosacki offered Brady plent