Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Fight Night 242
An intriguing matchup of ranked welterweights serves as the UFC Fight Night 242 main event as former title challenger Gilbert Burns takes on Sean Brady.
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.