UFC Vegas 97, also known as UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady, is set to take place this Saturday, featuring a highly anticipated welterweight bout between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. The winner of this clash will inch closer to a potential title shot in one of the most competitive divisions in the UFC.

Main Event: Burns vs Brady

Gilbert Burns is returning to the octagon after his impressive victory over Jorge Masvidal, looking to solidify his position in the welterweight rankings. Burns, known for his aggressive striking and world-class jiu-jitsu, faces off against Sean Brady, one of the division’s rising stars. Brady has built a reputation as a dangerous grappler, with a strong wrestling base and lethal submission skills. This fight is expected to be a critical stepping stone for both fighters, with the winner moving closer to a title shot against either Leon Edwards or Colby Covington.

Sean Brady, coming off the first loss of his career to Belal Muhammad, is determined to prove that the setback was just a bump in the road. His well-rounded skill set makes him a formidable opponent, and a win against Burns would reaffirm his status as a top contender in the division.

Co-Main Event and Other Exciting Matchups

The co-main event features a thrilling women’s flyweight bout between Jéssica Andrade and Natália Silva. Andrade, a former champion, brings her experience and power to the cage against Silva, who is on a winning streak and eager to climb the rankings. This matchup is a classic battle between veteran savvy and youthful exuberance.

Another exciting matchup on the main card is in the featherweight division, where Steve Garcia will take on Kyle Nelson. Both fighters are known for their aggressive styles, making this bout a potential show-stealer.

Also, on the main card, Matthew Christopher Schnell faces Alessandro Costa in a flyweight bout, while Trevor Peek and Yanal Ashmouz clash in a lightweight contest. Each of these fights promises to deliver action and could have significant implications for their respective divisions.

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Preliminaries: Undercard Battles

The preliminary card features several intriguing matchups, including a lightweight bout between Zhu Rong and Chris Padilla. In the light heavyweight division, Ryan Spann takes on Ovince Saint Preux in what promises to be a hard-hitting affair. The women’s strawweight division sees Jaqueline Amorim face Vanessa Demopoulos, and in the featherweight division, Isaac Dulgarian meets Brendon Marotte. Felipe dos Santos and André Lima battle it out in the flyweight division, while Yi Zha goes head-to-head with Gabriel Santos in another featherweight bout. The middleweight division will see Andre Petroski square off against Dylan Budka.

The featherweight bout between Calvin Kattar and Kyle Nelson was unfortunately canceled, but the rest of the card remains stacked with exciting fights.

UFC Vegas 97 Fight Card (UK Times)

Main Card (starts Sunday, 8th September, 01:00 UK time):

• Welterweight (Main Event): Gilbert Burns vs Sean Brady
• Women’s Flyweight (Co-Main Event): Jéssica Andrade vs Natália Silva
• Featherweight: Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson
• Flyweight: Matthew Christopher Schnell vs Alessandro Costa
• Lightweight: Trevor Peek vs Yanal Ashmouz

Preliminary Card (starts Saturday, 7th September, 22:00 UK time):

• Lightweight: Zhu Rong vs Chris Padilla
• Light Heavyweight: Ryan Spann vs Ovince Saint Preux
• Women’s Strawweight: Jaqueline Amorim vs Vanessa Demopoulos
• Featherweight: Isaac Dulgarian vs Brendon Marotte
• Flyweight: Felipe dos Santos vs André Lima
• Featherweight: Yi Zha vs Gabriel Santos
• Middleweight: Andre Petroski vs Dylan Budka
• Featherweight (Canceled): Calvin Kattar vs Kyle Nelson

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