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Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Fight Night 242

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Mar 9, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Jack Della Maddalena (blue gloves) fights Gilbert Burns (red gloves) during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Jack Della Maddalena (blue gloves) fights Gilbert Burns (red gloves) during UFC 299 at Kayesa Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

An intriguing matchup of ranked welterweights serves as the UFC Fight Night 242 main event as former title challenger [autotag]Gilbert Burns[/autotag] takes on [autotag]Sean Brady[/autotag].

Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady preview

Burns, No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings, will attempt to snap a two-fight skid against Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. Burns (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) hasn't won since beating Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287 in April 2023.

No. 9 Brady (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) has lost only once in his career against Muhammad by standing TKO back in October 2022. He's fought just once since then as he's coming off a dominant submission win over Kelvin Gastelum last December at UFC on ESPN 52.

Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady odds

Heading into fight week, Brady is a moderately favored to win, with FanDuel listing him at -188. Burns comes back as a +146 underdog.

How to watch Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady at UFC Fight Night 242

  • When: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

  • Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada

  • Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 242.

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