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Gabriel Bonfim will face Sean Brady in a welterweight main event at UFC Vegas 124 on Nov. 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, MMA Mania reports. The Paramount+ card starts at 5 p.m.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 26

Brady Says Morales Bigger Threat To Makhachev Than Prates

Sean Brady thinks his former opponent Michael Morales presents a tougher challenge for Islam Makhachev than Carlos Prates does. Makhachev defended the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 earlier this month, extending his dominance with a unanimous decision.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Brady Says Rakhmonov Done With UFC Despite Sparring Footage

Sean Brady believes Shavkat Rakhmonov is finished as a fighter, despite recent sparring footage suggesting the undefeated welterweight is back in training.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Brady Reveals Crying Spells After Muhammad Loss

Sean Brady says his first professional loss sent him into a tailspin that required professional mental health support. The welterweight contender told Daniel Cormier on a recent interview that he broke down crying at random moments following his 2022 upset defeat to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, per Sherdog.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 6

Sean Brady Never Offered Fight For UFC 330

Philadelphia welterweight Sean Brady was never offered a fight for UFC 330 in his hometown next week. Brady, ranked fifth at 170 pounds, told Home of Fight that the promotion gave him no opponents for the Aug.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 6

Prates Warns Brady And Medic After Callouts

Carlos Prates has a message for the welterweights calling him out: not yet. The surging contender told Sean Brady and Uros Medic to pump the brakes on their callouts, per BJ Penn.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 5

Brady Predicts Makhachev Finishes Garry At UFC 330

Sean Brady expects Islam Makhachev to dominate Ian Machado Garry when the two meet for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4

Prates Dismisses Brady Call-Out Until Title Shot

Carlos Prates will not entertain call-outs from Sean Brady, Uros Medic, or any other UFC welterweight until after he competes for the 170-pound title. The Brazilian, who stopped Jack Della Maddalena in May to position himself as a top contender, told challengers to wait their turn in an Instagram post reported by Sherdog.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4

Brady On Makhachev's Welterweight Title Defense

Sean Brady expects Islam Makhachev to roll through Ian Garry without much resistance. Makhachev defends his UFC welterweight title against Garry on Aug.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4

Brady On Lack Of Philly Fighters At UFC 330

Sean Brady was never offered a bout at UFC 330 despite the event taking place in his home city of Philadelphia. The welterweight contender, ranked fifth on Meta and sixth elsewhere, told Home of Fight he received no proposal from the UFC to compete on the card headlined by Islam Makhachev defending the welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry.

Jordan Burroughs to face Sean Brady at RAF 12 in Cleveland

Jordan Burroughs will wrestle UFC star Sean Brady in the main event of RAF 12 at Real American Freestyle’s first year anniversary event. It takes place August 22nd in Cleveland.

MMA News / Yardbarker / May 11

Potential matchups after UFC 328

UFC 328 was one of the best cards in recent memory. Many fights on the card have big implications for their respective divisions.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / May 10

Dana White Addresses Betting Scandal Over Brady-Buckley After UFC 328

Just hours before UFC 328, the betting line for the marquee welterweight bout between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley shifted dramatically. Buckley, the underdog, suddenly flipped to favorite, forcing several sportsbooks to pull the fight from their platforms entirely.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 10

Sean Brady dominated Joaquin Buckley at UFC 328

The UFC 328 main card on Saturday featured a welterweight bout between contenders, Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley, looking to rebound from losses. Buckley entered the bout ranked No.

MMA News / HITC / May 4

UFC rising star Michael Morales signals preferred opponent via Instagram

Michael Morales has not stepped into the Octagon since November 2025. That night, he secured a statement win over Sean Brady to continue his rise in the welterweight division.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 2

Sean Brady dismisses Buckley's Usman training ahead of UFC 328

Sean Brady does not believe Joaquin Buckley gained anything useful from his recent training sessions with Kamaru Usman ahead of their May 9 welterweight matchup at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 1

Sean Brady Dismisses Buckley’s Training With Usman Ahead of UFC 328 Clash

Sean Brady isn’t buying the narrative. As he prepares to face Joaquin Buckley at UFC 328 on May 9, Brady made it clear that Buckley’s decision to train with Kamaru Usman won’t change the outcome.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Sean Brady Sets Sights on New Champion After Losing Welterweight Title Dream at UFC 322

At UFC 322, Sean Brady took the biggest gamble of his career. With a future title shot in mind, the Philly native put his No. 1 welterweight spot on the line against a surging Michael Morales.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 15

Sean Brady’s Tattoos: True Meaning Behind UFC Star’s Back and Other Inks

Sean Brady steps into UFC 322 as the No.2 welterweight in the world, but he also walks in carrying something else: the stories etched into his skin. One way fighters set themselves apart is through their amazing tattoos, which add to their individuality and͏ persona.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 13

Sean Brady Reveals Savage Reason for Risking Top Title Contender Spot at UFC 322

What’s more frustrating than a top contender still having to prove his worth for a title shot? Well, that’s exactly the situation for Sean Brady, the current No.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / August 22, 2025

Sean Brady Accuses Ian Machado Garry of Ducking Him

Top welterweight contender Sean Brady is growing frustrated with Ian Machado Garry, claiming the Irish fighter has twice backed out of potential matchups that could have headlined UFC events.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 24, 2025

Sean Brady criticizes Leon Edwards for 'dumb s***' during UFC London fight

Sean Brady made sure former UFC Welterweight Champion Leon Edwards got the brunt of the destruction Saturday night, securing a guillotine choke in Round 4.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2025

Sean Brady should be second in line for UFC welterweight title

Sean Brady made a major statement on Saturday in London, defeating former welterweight champion Leon Edwards with a guillotine submission in the fourth round of the main event at UFC Fight Night 254.

Sean Brady submits former welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night

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MMA News / F4WOnline.com / March 22, 2025

UFC on ESPN+ 113 live results: Leon Edwards vs. Sean Brady

The Octagon travels across the pond Saturday as London, England’s O2 Arena hosts UFC action for the first time since July 2023 with UFC on ESPN+ 113. Former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards returns for the first time since losing the title to Belal Muhammad in July as he takes on Sean Brady in the five-round main event.