At UFC 328 in New Jersey, Sean Brady delivered a masterful performance, decisively defeating Joaquin Buckley. After an initial failed takedown attempt, Brady successfully brought Buckley to the mat with less than three minutes remaining in the first round. From there, Brady transitioned smoothly to side control and actively sought a submission. Although Buckley managed to defend, Brady had clearly established his dominance, earning a 10-9 advantage on the scorecards heading into the second round.
Brady continued his strong showing in the second round, immediately securing another takedown and advancing to full mount. While Buckley managed to scramble back to his feet, Brady swiftly closed the distance again, pinning him against the fence. Having accumulated over six minutes of control time by the end of the second round, Buckley found himself in a precarious position heading into the final round.
The third round followed a similar pattern, with Brady executing another takedown and achieving mount. He appeared to be setting up an arm triangle choke, but the cage limited his ability to secure the optimal position. Instead, Brady focused on raining down effective strikes from the top, ensuring a clean sweep on the judges’ scorecards.
Official Result: Sean Brady defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27).