Sean Brady finally gets to fight in 2023 following two aborted attempts due to injury. The American collides with Kelvin Gastelum, who is making a return to the Welterweight division for the first time in over seven years. Both Americans clash on the main card of UFC on ESPN 52 in Austin, Texas this Saturday. After losing his unbeaten status, Sean Brady is a slight favorite against the former Middleweight Kelvin Gastelum.
MMA: UFC Welterweight
Venue: Moody Center, Austin, Texas
Where to watch: ESPN/ESPN+
Date: 03.12.2023. 04.15
Sean Brady
An all-rounder with great striking and expert grappling skills, 31-year-old Sean Brady’s 10-0 record earned him a UFC contract. Debuting in the promotion in 2019, Brady continued his winning streak until he was stopped by Belal Muhammad last year in Abu Dhabi. Returning to the cage following an injury-plagued year, Brady, who also competes in Pro grappling events, is the odds-on favorite to return to the win column.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 31
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Reach: 72”
- Record: 15-1
Kelvin Gastelum
After becoming the youngest winner of The Ultimate Fighter at 21 in 2015, Kelvin Gastelum moved down to Welterweight from Middleweight to pursue his UFC career. The southpaw struggled to maintain weight at 170 pounds and moved back up to middleweight after a 6-2 record. 2-5 in his last seven at 185 pounds, including a loss against former champion Israel Adesanya for the interim Middleweight championship title. The 32-year-old American returns to Welterweight following a decision over Chris Curtis last April.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Reach: 71.5”
- Record: 17-8 (1NC)
Betting Odds
Sean Brady is a 1.83 favorite on Betwinner. The underdog comes in at 2.03 odds. 1XBET prices under 2.5 at 2.8 odds with the over at 1.7. Over at Bet365, total rounds under 1.5 is at 2.75, with Brady by submission at 3.7.
