UFC Fight Night 293 lost its headliner this week, and it’s a gut punch for fight fans. Sean Brady is officially out of the November 7th main event, sidelined by an injury that’s pulled him from the five-round welterweight bout.
Gabriel Bonfim Left Hanging as Brady’s Momentum Stalls
This is a massive hit for Gabriel Bonfim (20-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC), who now finds himself without an opponent for what was set to be the marquee matchup at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Brady (19-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who was building serious momentum after a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley back in May, is now on the sidelines. A person with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the injury, though they asked to remain anonymous before the promotion’s official announcement. Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana was the first to report the news.
What’s Next for Bonfim’s Six-Fight Streak?
For Bonfim, this was a huge opportunity. He was gunning for his second main event win in a row, fresh off a unanimous decision victory against Belal Muhammad in June. A win here would have pushed his overall streak to six straight victories. Now, that entire plan is in limbo, and it’s unclear if the UFC is scrambling to find a replacement to step in against him or if they’re eyeing a new main event entirely to top the card. The current co-main event, a women’s strawweight contenders bout featuring Virna Jandiroba and Tatiana Suarez, is still on the docket.
We’re all waiting for the official word on how this card, set for November 7th, will shake out. This kind of sudden change makes things unpredictable, and we’ll be watching to see how the UFC reconfigures the lineup.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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