I know Amine AA'ed through a MFF and has been out for some time but let's be real, this is Brady's second match back from outright retirement and he wasn't threatened to be taken down. That's kind of what makes Brady Brady, he has a sense and knows positioning to well. Also, nobody particularly "blows out" Amine, for example, O'Toole beat him 5-2 and Wick beat him 4-1 this year. He's just a difficult person to beat.
Even though beating Amine might not indicate Brady is ready to AA, beating Amine 2 months from the tournament is a VERY good sign for Brady especially as he showed no sign of gassing and was more active on his feet. Brady picked 165 for a reason, he's on a full feed now. His commitment to coaching has him in fantastic shape, I don't think he has 8 pounds to cut without losing some gas tank. His strength certainly doesn't seem to be lacking.
Put it this way, Brady looks way better now than he did last year at this time. 165 is deep but like I said, I don't think Brady and Cael cares who he wrestles, if Brady is healthy, comfortable and prepared, he will wrestle with anyone by late March.