Sean Brady details injury that forced him out of UFC Fight Night 293

Welterweight contender Sean Brady is set to miss the main event of UFC Fight Night 293 due to a serious knee injury. The fight against Gabriel Bonfim was scheduled for November 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, but Brady was forced to withdraw due to an infection and fluid buildup in his knee. Brady, who is currently 19-2 in his MMA career (9-2 in UFC), explained on The BradyBags Show that his knee started swelling after practicing and then completely gave out that night.

Realizing it wasn't just bursitis, he sought medical attention promptly. After drawing blood and starting IV antibiotics, it was determined that Brady was dealing with a staph infection and the fluid buildup in his knee continued to worsen. He had to stay in the hospital for three days while doctors drained the fluid multiple times.

Despite the progress in treating the infection, Brady is still uncertain about his future plans. He has requested a spot on the December 12 card, but has been told there is no available room. With every subsequent card being fully booked as well, Brady remains hopeful about competing at the first card of 2027 in Dallas.