Sean Brady

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.

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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

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

Brady faced Christian Aguilera at UFC Fight Night 175 on August 29, 2020. He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round two. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brady replaced Jack Della Maddalena and faced former UFC Welterweight champion Leon Edwards on March 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 255. After dominating the majority of the bout on the ground, he won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the fourth round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Brady faced Michael Morales on November 15, 2025 at UFC 322. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round.

Brady was scheduled to face Joaquin Buckley on April 25, 2026 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 274. However, the bout was moved to UFC 328 on May 9, 2026 for undisclosed reasons. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Brady is scheduled to face Gabriel Bonfim in the main event on November 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 293.

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.

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.

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

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) MMA Fighting 2025 #4 Ranked Submission of the Year Cage Fury Fighting Championships Cage Fury FC Welterweight Championship (One Time) Two successful title defenses

Mixed martial arts record Win

Joaquin Buckley Decision (unanimous) UFC 328

Newark, New Jersey, United States Loss

Michael Morales TKO (punches) UFC 322

New York City, New York, United States Win

Leon Edwards Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady

London, England Win

Gilbert Burns Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kelvin Gastelum Submission (kimura) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan

Austin, Texas, United States Loss

Belal Muhammad TKO (punches) UFC 280

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Michael Chiesa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jake Matthews Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 259

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Christian Aguilera Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ismail Naurdiev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Court McGee Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Tajuddin Abdul Hakim TKO (punches) Cage Fury FC 72

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Gilbert Urbina Decision (unanimous) LFA 49

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Colton Smith Decision (unanimous) Shogun Fights: Florida

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Mike Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Fury FC 68

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Tanner Saraceno Submission (guillotine choke) Cage Fury FC 65

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Chauncey Foxworth KO (spinning backfist) Cage Fury FC 60

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Rocky Edwards Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 56

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Aaron Jeffery Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 53

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Jake Gombocz Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 48

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Paul Almquist TKO (punches) Cage Fury FC 38

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States