Sean Brady showcased an exceptional display of skill and control against Joaquin Buckley at UFC 328 in New Jersey. Brady’s performance was marked by relentless grappling and strategic ground control.
After two initial failed takedown attempts, Brady successfully brought Buckley to the mat with less than three minutes remaining in the first round. Once in control, Brady quickly transitioned to side control and began seeking a submission. Although Buckley managed to defend effectively, Brady secured a dominant position on the scorecards for the opening round.
Brady continued his offensive momentum into the second round, taking Buckley down again and immediately advancing to full mount. While Buckley managed to escape the mount and return to his feet, Brady swiftly re-engaged, securing another takedown and pinning Buckley against the fence.
By the end of the second round, Brady had amassed over six minutes of control time, placing Buckley in a difficult position heading into the final round.
The third round followed a similar pattern, with Brady executing another takedown and establishing mount. He appeared to be working for an arm triangle submission, but the cage prevented him from achieving the optimal angle. Instead, Brady focused on delivering ground and pound strikes, ultimately earning a clean sweep on all scorecards.
Official Result: Sean Brady defeated Joaquin Buckley via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27).
