Overview
- The bout is set for Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden on UFC 322, which is headlined by Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev.
- Brady says UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell called to offer Morales and told him no other ranked opponent was available if he wanted to fight this year.
- He accepted to stay active and contends that rankings are not driving title opportunities under the promotion’s current approach.
- Brady enters at 18-1 after submitting former champion Leon Edwards in March, while Morales is 18-0 following a first-round stoppage of Gilbert Burns in May.
- Brady says the UFC is not labeling No. 1 contender fights and believes strong performances and availability will decide who gets the next title shot.