7 September, 2024. The long-awaited UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady will air live across Asia today on Sunday, September 7, 2024. Following the official weigh-ins, all 12 bouts have been confirmed, promising fans a thrilling night of action from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Main Event Focus: Burns vs Brady
In the main event, former title challenger Gilbert Burns faces rising welterweight contender Sean Brady in what promises to be a highly competitive clash. Both fighters have made bold statements ahead of the fight.
- Gilbert Burns (171 lbs), known for his explosive power and grappling skills, is eager to bounce back from his recent setbacks. Burns expressed his determination during fight week, stating, “I envision knocking him out.” Burns is a veteran of the welterweight division with high-profile wins, and he is determined to re-establish himself as a top contender.
- Sean Brady (171 lbs), undefeated in his UFC career, is confident that his newfound self-belief will propel him to victory. Brady has stated that his main event clash with Burns will “look very easy.” His unblemished record and sharp striking skills make him a dangerous opponent, and a victory over Burns could push him closer to title contention.
This bout will showcase two fighters with very different trajectories, both seeking to prove themselves at the highest level of the sport. The stakes couldn’t be higher as they square off in a match that could reshape the welterweight division.
Co-Main Event: Andrade vs Silva
In the co-main event, former UFC strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade (124.5 lbs) faces rising flyweight contender Natalia Silva (125.5 lbs). Andrade is looking to establish herself in the flyweight division after a series of mixed results, while Silva is on the rise and aims to make a statement by defeating a former champion.
ROAD TO UFC Winners from China Return
Two Chinese champions from ROAD TO UFC Season 2 are set to compete, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans across Asia:
- Rong Zhu (155.5 lbs), the lightweight winner of Season 2, returns to the Octagon to face American fighter Chris Padilla (154 lbs). Zhu is aiming to solidify his place among the UFC’s top lightweights.
- Yizha (145.5 lbs), the featherweight winner of Season 2, will make his Octagon debut against Brazilian prospect Gabriel Santos (146 lbs). This debut is highly anticipated, with Yizha eager to showcase his skills on the global stage.
Fight Card Changes
There have been some last-minute adjustments to the fight card:
- Alessandro Costa was removed from his scheduled flyweight bout with Matt Schnell due to injury. Cody Durden has stepped in to replace Costa, and the fight will now take place at bantamweight.
- Ovince Saint Preux was removed from his light heavyweight bout with Ryan Spann due to illness, resulting in the cancellation of the fight.
Official Weigh-In Results:
- Main Event – Welterweight Bout: Gilbert Burns (171 lbs) vs Sean Brady (171 lbs)
- Co-Main Event – Women’s Flyweight Bout: Jéssica Andrade (124.5 lbs) vs Natalia Silva (125.5 lbs)
- Featherweight Bout: Steve Garcia (145.5 lbs) vs Kyle Nelson (148.5 lbs)*
- Bantamweight Bout: Matt Schnell (135 lbs) vs Cody Durden (135 lbs)
- Lightweight Bout: Trevor Peek (155 lbs) vs Yanal Ashmouz (154.5 lbs)
- Lightweight Bout: Rong Zhu (155.5 lbs) vs Chris Padilla (154 lbs)
- Featherweight Bout: Isaac Dulgarian (145.5 lbs) vs Brendon Marotte (145 lbs)
- Flyweight Bout: Felipe Dos Santos (124.5 lbs) vs Andre Lima (125.5 lbs)
- Featherweight Bout: Yizha (145.5 lbs) vs Gabriel Santos (146 lbs)
- Women’s Strawweight Bout: Jaqueline Amorim (115.5 lbs) vs Vanessa Demopoulos (116 lbs)
- Middleweight Bout: Andre Petroski (185.5 lbs) vs Dylan Budka (188.5 lbs)**
- Featherweight Bout: Zygimantas Ramaska (145.5 lbs) vs Nathan Fletcher (145 lbs)
*Nelson missed the featherweight limit, coming in at 148.5 lbs.
**Budka missed the middleweight limit, weighing in at 188.5 lbs.
Broadcast Information Across Asia
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady will be broadcast live on various platforms across Asia, ensuring fans can catch all the action:
- China: MIGU
- India: SONY TEN 2
- Japan: U-NEXT
- South Korea: TVN, TVN SPORTS, TVING
- Indonesia: MOLA
- Malaysia: ASTRO SUPERSPORT 5, UNIFI TV, MOLA
- Philippines: BLAST TV, PREMIER SPORTS
- Singapore: HUB SPORTS, MIO SPORTS, MOLA
- Thailand & Cambodia: TRUE SPORTS HD3
- Vietnam: K+ SPORTS
- Hong Kong: NOW SPORTS
- Chinese Taipei: VIDEOLAND
- Mongolia: PREMIER SPORTS
- Myanmar: CANAL+
Catch All the Action Live
Don’t miss a moment of UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady, live from UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Sunday, September 7, 2024. The prelims begin at 4 PM ET/1 PM PT, with the main card kicking off at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT, broadcast live on ESPN+. International audiences can also stream the event via UFC Fight Pass.
Source: UFC
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