UFC Vegas 97: Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady fight card, start time, channel guide, betting odds

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As a gamer with a penchant for mixed martial arts, I can confidently say that UFC Vegas 97 promises to be a thrilling event, especially the main event between welterweights Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Being an avid follower of the sport, I’ve seen both these fighters grow in the octagon, each with their unique strengths and weaknesses.

UFC Vegas 97 is returning to the UFC APEX, with the main event featuring welterweights Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Both fighters are ranked highly in the welterweight division, aiming to climb further towards a title fight at 170 pounds. At present, Burns has lost his last two matches against Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena, whereas Brady recently triumphed over Kelvin Gastelum in his previous bout. The event will also showcase newcomers from The Ultimate Fighter, returning fan favorites, and established division figures.

The upcoming match might significantly impact future championship possibilities. Burns, a previous title contender, is recognized for his powerful punches and exceptional jiu-jitsu skills. Despite his recent losing streak, he remains one of the most esteemed figures in the division. Winning against Brady would demonstrate that he continues to deserve a top position and might pave the way for another chance at the title.

In simpler terms, Brady is the less experienced and more energetic of the two combatants. Prior to his defeat by current titleholder Muhammad at UFC 280, Brady was unbeaten with a perfect record of 15 wins. However, that loss temporarily dampened enthusiasm for Brady’s career. Nevertheless, he bounced back impressively, defeating UFC veteran Gastelum using a third-round kimura submission at UFC Austin.

UFC Vegas 97 fight card

MAIN CARD | ESPN+ | 7 p.m. ET

  • Gilbert Burns (22-7-0) vs. Sean Brady (16-1-0)
  • Jéssica Andrade (26-12-0) vs. Natália Silva (17-5-1)
  • Kyle Nelson (16-5-1) vs. Steve Garcia (16-5-0)
  • Matt Schnell (16-8-0) vs. Alessandro Costa (14-4-0)
  • Trevor Peek (9-2-0) vs. Yanal Ashmouz (7-1-0)
  • Rongzhu (25-5-0) vs. Chris Padilla (14-6-0)

PRELIMS | ESPN+ | 4 p.m. ET

  • Ovince St. Preux (27-17-0) vs. Ryan Spann (21-10-0)
  • Isaac Dulgarian (6-1-0) vs. Brendon Marotte (8-2-0)
  • André Lima (9-0-0) vs. Felipe dos Santos (8-1-0)
  • Gabriel Santos (10-2-0) vs. Yizha (25-4-0)
  • Jaqueline Amorim (8-1-0) vs. Vanessa Demopoulos (11-5-0)
  • Andre Petroski (11-3-0) vs. Dylan Budka (7-3-0)
  • Zygimantas Ramaska (9-2-0) vs. Nathan Fletcher (8-1-0)

Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady betting odds

The betting odds for the entire card can be found on the DraftKings website however, we will cover the odds for the main event here. At the time this article was written the No. 9 contender Brady was the favourite with -185 odds, with Burns sitting as the underdog with +154 odds. The No. 9 contender is most likely the favorite as he is the younger fighter by six years. Burns is also currently on a two-fight skid, whereas Brady is still an upcoming prospect in the division. If you look at both fighter’s records Burns holds some very impressive wins against Jorge Masvidal and Stephen Thompson. Brady’s notable wins are Kelvin Gastelum and Michael Chiesa. Burns has fought the tougher competition in his career but with this age combined with his loss streak, it is not surprising that Brady is the favorite in this matchup. Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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2024-09-03 01:13