Overview

• Brady says he agreed to fight Garry at UFC 319 in Chicago after a call around International Fight Week, but the bout was never finalized.
• He says he also accepted a proposed Vancouver main event against Garry, which the UFC later replaced with Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez on Oct. 18.
• Brady contends Garry was “dragging his feet,” leading to the matchup falling through and costing him a main-event slot.
• The Philadelphian is coming off a March submission of former champion Leon Edwards and holds the No. 2 welterweight ranking, four spots above Garry.
• Coverage notes Brady has sought the Garry fight for nearly a year as both contenders look to solidify their path toward a title shot.