MMA Match Preview: Sean Brady (18-1) vs. Michael Morales (18-0)

Venue & Timing

Event: UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY

Main Card Walkouts: Approx. 8:15 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK)

Injury Report

Sean Brady: No reported injuries; cleared after his submission win over Leon Edwards earlier in 2025.

Michael Morales: No reported injuries; healthy after his sixth straight UFC victory.

Fighter Matchups

Sean Brady:

Style: Smothering wrestler, elite jiu-jitsu.

Strengths: Heavy top control, submission setups, underrated boxing.

Weaknesses: Striking defense; vulnerable if forced into extended exchanges.

Michael Morales:

Style: Explosive striker with wrestling background.

Strengths: Knockout power, athleticism, 6–0 UFC record with 4 KOs.

Weaknesses: Still untested against elite grapplers; cardio under pressure.

Recent Form

Brady:

Win vs. Leon Edwards (submission, UFC Fight Night 255, Mar 2025).

Loss vs. Belal Muhammad (TKO, 2022).

4–1 in last five, rebuilding momentum.

Morales:

Win streak: 6–0 UFC, including KO wins over Max Griffin and Jake Matthews.

Perfect professional record (18–0).

5 finishes in last 7 fights.

Fight History Context

First meeting between Brady and Morales.

Brady was bypassed for a title shot by Islam Makhachev, making this fight crucial to reassert his claim.

Morales seeks to vault into title contention with a seventh straight UFC win.

Betting Trends

Brady: 4 of last 6 wins by submission; bettors favor grappling control.

Morales: 4 of 6 UFC wins by KO; sharp bettors target KO prop.

Totals: Public money leaning Over 2.5 rounds, expecting Brady’s wrestling to slow pace.

Key Factors: Brady’s wrestling and submission threat should neutralize Morales’ striking, though Morales’ power makes him dangerous in early exchanges.

Summary: UFC 322’s welterweight clash is a high-stakes battle. Brady’s suffocating grappling and recent win over Edwards make him the favorite, while Morales’ undefeated record and knockout power give him upset potential. Expect Brady to grind out a decision, but Morales remains a dangerous live underdog.

FIGHT ODDS

Sean Brady                         – 140

Michael Morales              + 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 14, 2025