Sean Brady (fighter)

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Sean Brady
BornSean Thomas Brady
(1992-11-23) November 23, 1992 (age 32)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach72 in (183 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TeamSemper Fi MMA (formerly) [2]
Renzo Gracie Philly [2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Gracie [3]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins17
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision9
Losses1
By knockout1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sean Thomas Brady [4] (born November 23, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of December 10, 2024, he is #5 in the UFC welterweight rankings. [5]

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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. [6]

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. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Brady faced Court McGee on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6. [8] He won the fight via a unanimous decision. [9]

Brady faced Ismail Naurdiev on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 169. [10] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [11]

Brady faced Christian Aguilera at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić on August 29, 2020. [12] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round two. [13] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [14]

Brady was expected to face Belal Muhammad on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 185. [15] However in late October, Brady had a broken nose and had to pull out of their bout. [16]

Brady faced Jake Matthews on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. [17] He won the fight via a submission in round three. [18]

Brady was scheduled to face Kevin Lee on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264. [19] However, Lee withdrew due to injury and the bout was rescheduled to UFC on ESPN 30 on August 28, 2021. [20] Subsequently, the bout was yet again cancelled after Brady withdrew due to a foot infection. [21] [22]

Brady faced Michael Chiesa on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198. [23] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [24]

Brady faced Belal Muhammad on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280. [25] He lost the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the second round. [26]

Brady was scheduled to face Michel Pereira on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [27] However, Brady pulled out in mid-February due to a torn groin and the bout was scrapped. [28]

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

Brady faced Kelvin Gastelum on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52. [31] He won the fight by a third-round kimura submission. [32] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award. [33]

Brady was scheduled to face Vicente Luque on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241. [34] However, Brady indicated he never signed a bout agreement due to dealing with an injury, [35] and was replaced by Joaquin Buckley. [36]

Brady faced Gilbert Burns in the main event on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242. [37] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [38]

Brady is scheduled to replace Jack Della Maddalena, and face former UFC Welterweight champion Leon Edwards on March 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 255. [39]

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. [40]

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. [41]

Brady competed against Richie Martinez in the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 12 on December 28, 2024. [42] He won the match by submission. [43]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches17 wins1 loss
By knockout31
By submission50
By decision90
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win17–1 Gilbert Burns Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady September 7, 202455:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–1 Kelvin Gastelum Submission (kimura) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 202331:43 Austin, Texas, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss15–1 Belal Muhammad TKO (punches) UFC 280 October 22, 202224:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win15–0 Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–0 Jake Matthews Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 259 March 6, 202133:28 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–0 Christian Aguilera Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić August 29, 202021:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win12–0 Ismail Naurdiev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 202035:00 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win11–0 Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 201935:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win10–0Tajuddin Abdul HakimTKO (punches)CFFC 72February 16, 201943:36 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win9–0Gilbert UrbinaDecision (unanimous) LFA 49 September 14, 201835:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–0 Colton Smith Decision (unanimous)Shogun Fights: FloridaMarch 17, 201835:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win7–0Mike JonesSubmission (rear-naked choke)CFFC 68October 21, 201721:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win6–0Tanner SaracenoSubmission (guillotine choke)CFFC 65May 20, 201713:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWon the vacant Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship.
Win5–0Chauncey FoxworthKO (spinning backfist)CFFC 60August 6, 201610:57 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–0Rocky EdwardsDecision (unanimous)CFFC 56February 27, 201635:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win3–0Aaron JefferyDecision (unanimous)CFFC 53December 4, 201535:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0Jake GomboczDecision (unanimous)CFFC 48May 9, 201535:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWelterweight debut.
Win1–0Paul AlmquistTKO (punches)CFFC 38August 9, 201410:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesLightweight debut.

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See also

References

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