“First of all, I just want to say that I am healthy and doing fine.
This sport comes with the highest highs and the lowest lows, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m living my dream every single day I open my eyes, and this loss won’t change that.
Thank you to my beautiful family, my team, my friends, sponsors and everyone who supports me — it means the world. This is just another lesson on my journey. I’ll be back to training and getting back on the horse sooner rather than later.”
Brady (18-2) gambled a potential Welterweight title shot, accepting a dangerous fight against a surging young killer, Morales, who was six spots behind him in UFC’s rankings. And it backfired in a big way. In the process, the loss snapped Brady’s three-fight win streak — a run that included victories over former champion, Leon Edwards, as well as established names Gilbert Burns and Kelvin Gastelum.
At 32, Brady’s stock takes a significant hit, especially considering another Welterweight on the card produced a viral knockout, which may have leapfrogged him in the title picture. Still, two strong wins could put the Philadelphia standout right back into contention.
