The UFC announced Sean Brady versus Joaquin Buckley as the main event for UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, 2026 at the Meta Apex. Both top-10 welterweights are looking to bounce back from recent setbacks, with Brady having been stopped by Michael Morales at UFC 322 in November 2025, while Buckley suffered a loss to Kamaru Usman at UFC Atlanta. The matchup represents a significant opportunity for both fighters to climb back into title contention in a competitive welterweight division. The bout was announced during the UFC Houston broadcast on February 21, 2026.
