Sean Brady controlled the fight on the ground and earned a clear unanimous decision win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC 328. Brady’s wrestling and steady ground-and-pound kept Buckley from mounting any real offense across three rounds.
How the fight unfolded
The opening round saw Brady use a jab while Buckley tried to pressure and look for a head kick. Buckley stuffed an early takedown, but Brady quickly adjusted and landed a takedown after a low kick. He moved from half-guard to full mount and used steady punches and position changes to stay on top. Brady threatened a kimura and worked to side control and north-south before finishing the round in control.
In round two Brady started with a head kick attempt and a spinning back-fist, then closed the distance for another takedown. He spent much of the round in side control and full mount. Buckley briefly scrambled to his feet, but Brady kept coming, taking Buckley down again and raining down hammer fists and short elbows while staying active and composed on the mat.
Round three followed the same pattern. Buckley landed some early punches, but Brady answered with a single-leg and then a double-leg takedown against the cage. Brady cycled between half-guard and full mount and kept his ground-and-pound working. In the final minute he landed several more heavy shots and hammerfists, but Buckley survived to the bell. Brady never gave Buckley space to build momentum standing up.
Key moments
Brady’s takedowns and top control were the story. He repeatedly moved to full mount and kept constant pressure with punches, elbows, and hammerfists. Buckley threatened with athletic strikes early, including a head kick, but he could not keep Brady off him or stop the wrestling.
Brady also mixed submission attempts into his top game, briefly searching for a kimura before returning to positional control and strikes. His activity and control on the mat prevented Buckley from mounting any significant comeback.
Decision and quick recap
The judges scored the bout in Brady’s favor with two cards reading 30-25 and one reading 30-27, giving Sean Brady a unanimous decision victory after three rounds. It was a one-sided performance driven by takedowns, control time, and consistent ground-and-pound.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Sean Brady | Win by unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-27) |
| Joaquin Buckley | Loss by unanimous decision |
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