Brady hasn’t had to get in those memorable wars that made Alvarez and Felder, and 11 fights into his pro career, finishing five opponents, three in the first round, is a good thing. But those days will come, just like they do for every fighter, and when that time comes for the Daniel Gracie jiu-jitsu black belt, he’s ready for it. In the meantime, the 27-year-old is going to keep training hard while embracing his newfound celebrity back home.
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“I get recognized places I go now,” said Brady recalling a recent trip to the local Wawa when he was noticed as a UFC fighter by a couple people in the store. “Philly’s big, but it’s small in a way. I’m from Northeast Philly, so a lot of people know who I am and I get so much support. I’m lucky to have the city behind me the way I do, so it’s cool. It’s a good time for me and it’s just gonna keep on getting better.”
How much better? That’s up to Brady. And if he has his way, it’s going to be quite the year ahead.
“If everything goes as planned, as I think it’s gonna go, I’m trying to rattle them off,” he said. “I’m healthy and I want to have a super active year. Obviously, I’ve never looked past anyone I’m fighting, but after Naurdiev, I want another name. Whoever they send to me, I’ll be ready. I’m here to fight the best guys in the world and that’s what I plan on doing.”
