There are several meaningful fights on the UFC 280 preliminary card. However, none are more significant than the welterweight tilt between Belal Muhammad and Sean Brady.
The winner of the matchup between Muhammad, who is the No. 5 ranked fighter in the official UFC rankings and Brady, who checks in at No. 8, might put the victor in line for a shot at the UFC welterweight title — or at the very least — a title eliminator opposite (possibly) Khamzat Chimaev.
To be fair, this fight is more immediately crucial for Muhammad and his career than it is for Brady.