Sean Brady (fighter)

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Sean Brady
Born (1992-11-23) November 23, 1992 (age 32)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 72 in[1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Team Semper Fi MMA (formerly)[2]
Renzo Gracie Philly[2]
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Gracie[3]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 17
By knockout 3
By submission 5
By decision 9
Losses 1
By knockout 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sean Brady (born November 23, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of March 12, 2024, he is #8 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[4]

Background

Brady was raised in Burholme, Philadelphia. While studying at Swenson Arts and Technology High School to become an auto mechanic, Brady started training Muay Thai, subsequently also picking up Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Spending most of his time in the Cage Fury Fighting Championship, Brady compiled an undefeated 10–0 pro record. Along the way, Brady captured the Welterweight title with a submission win over Mike Jones. Brady then defended his 170-pound championship with a fourth-round knockout over Taj Abdul-Hakim. After this performance, he was given a UFC contract.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Brady faced Court McGee on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.[7] He won the fight via a unanimous decision.[8]

Brady faced Ismail Naurdiev on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169.[9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Brady faced Christian Aguilera at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić on August 29, 2020.[11] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round two.[12] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[13]

Brady was expected to face Belal Muhammad on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 185.[14] However in late October, Brady had a broken nose and had to pull out of their bout.[15]

Brady faced Jake Matthews on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259.[16] He won the fight via a submission in round three.[17]

Brady was scheduled to face Kevin Lee on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264.[18] However, Lee withdrew due to injury and the bout was rescheduled to UFC on ESPN 30 on August 28, 2021.[19] Subsequently, the bout was yet again cancelled after Brady withdrew due to a foot infection.[20][21]

Brady faced Michael Chiesa on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198.[22] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[23]

Brady faced Belal Muhammad on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280.[24] He lost the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the second round.[25]

Brady was scheduled to face Michel Pereira on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43.[26] However, Brady pulled out in mid-February due to a torn groin and the bout was scrapped.[27]

Brady was expected to face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023.[28] However, on June 30, Brady withdrew from the bout due to an undisclosed injury.[29]

Brady faced Kelvin Gastelum on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.[30] He won the fight by a third-round kimura submission.[31] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[32]

Brady was scheduled to face Vicente Luque on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[33] However, Brady indicated he never signed a bout agreement due to dealing with an injury,[34] and was replaced by Joaquin Buckley.[35]

Brady faced Gilbert Burns in the main event on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.[36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[37]

Professional grappling career

Brady faced two-time ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship silver medallist Craig Jones at Fury Pro Grappling 3 on December 30, 2021, and won the match by unanimous decision.[38]

Brady faced UFC veteran and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu black belt Ben Saunders in the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 4 on May 28, 2022, and submitted him with a kimura at 4:25.[39]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–1 Gilbert Burns Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady September 7, 2024 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–1 Kelvin Gastelum Submission (kimura) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 2023 3 1:43 Austin, Texas, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 15–1 Belal Muhammad TKO (punches) UFC 280 October 22, 2022 2 4:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 15–0 Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–0 Jake Matthews Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 259 March 6, 2021 3 3:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–0 Christian Aguilera Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić August 29, 2020 2 1:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 12–0 Ismail Naurdiev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 2020 3 5:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win 11–0 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 10–0 Tajuddin Abdul Hakim TKO (punches) CFFC 72 February 16, 2019 4 3:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Gilbert Urbina Decision (unanimous) LFA 49 September 14, 2018 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–0 Colton Smith Decision (unanimous) Shogun Fights: Florida March 17, 2018 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 7–0 Mike Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) CFFC 68 October 21, 2017 2 1:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Tanner Saraceno Submission (guillotine choke) CFFC 65 May 20, 2017 1 3:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Chauncey Foxworth KO (spinning backfist) CFFC 60 August 6, 2016 1 0:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–0 Rocky Edwards Decision (unanimous) CFFC 56 February 27, 2016 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 3–0 Aaron Jeffery Decision (unanimous) CFFC 53 December 4, 2015 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 2–0 Jake Gombocz Decision (unanimous) CFFC 48 May 9, 2015 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 1–0 Paul Almquist TKO (punches) CFFC 38 August 9, 2014 1 0:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.

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See also

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