UFC
Sean Brady
Career overview
Sean Brady holds a 19-2-0 professional record and competes as an Orthodox stance welterweight standing 5'10" with a 72-inch reach. Brady operates as a well-rounded grappler with submission prowess, averaging 3.58 takedowns per 15 minutes at 51% accuracy while maintaining an impressive 86% takedown defense.
His striking remains functional at 4.08 strikes landed per minute with 53% accuracy, though he absorbs 2.77 strikes per minute and defends at 59%, indicating a willingness to engage in exchanges. Brady's submission average of 0.8 per 15 minutes underscores his threat from top position.
Recent performance shows mixed results: he secured a unanimous decision victory over Gilbert Burns in September 2024, submitted Leon Edwards in the fourth round in March 2025, and won a decision against Joaquin Buckley in May 2026, but suffered knockout losses to Belal Muhammad in October 2022 and Michael Morales in November 2025. These recent setbacks, particularly the first-round KO to Morales, suggest vulnerabilities in his striking defense that opponents have begun to exploit.
Brady remains a dangerous submission specialist in the welterweight division, though his recent record indicates he needs to refine his defensive striking to compete consistently at the elite level.