Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

 Former welterweight championship challenger and multiple BJJ world champion Gilbert Burns takes on professional grappler and BJJ black belt Sean Brady in the main event of UFC Fight Night 242, seeking to halt his two-fight slide. The Brazilian Gilbert Burns is a veteran of the MMA, having joined the UFC ten years ago. Ranked at number six in the 170-pound class, Burns clashes with the number eight-ranked American Sean Brady with only one pro loss. The American is the favorite in the early odds, as fans expect to see a grappling masterpiece in this headliner.

MMA: UFC Welterweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex

Date: 08.09.2024 04:30

Gilbert Burns dominated his division in BJJ in the late 2000s, winning several world titles before switching to mixed martial arts. Originally competing at lightweight, “Durinho” found more joy at welterweight, winning four consecutive fights before a failed challenge for the UFC welterweight championship in 2021. In the title fight, Burns was dispatched by Kamaru Usman with a third-round TKO. Since then, the Brazilian has alternated wins with losses but, to his credit, has fought notable names like Jorge Masridal, Neil Magny, Belal Muhammad, and Khamzat Chimaev. His fight with Chimaev was named Fight of the Year in 2022.  

• Age: 38;
• Height: 5’10”;
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg);
• Reach: 71”;
• Record: 22-7

A rising contender in the UFC welterweight division, Sean Brady was awarded a UFC contract following a flawless career in the regional scene in America. He has since earned a 6-1 record in the UFC, dropping a TKO to Belal Muhammad in 2022. The 31-year-old has climbed into the top ten of the 170-pound class and has a 50% submission winning rate in the promotion. The former cage warrior welterweight champ submitted Kelvin Gastelum last December on his last trip to the Octagon.

• Age: 31;
• Height: 5’9’’;
• Reach: 72”;
• Weight: 170lbs (77kg);
• Record: 16-1

Gilbert Burns is a 2.50 underdog on Betway. 1XBET lists Sean Brady to win by submission at 8 odds and by decision at 2.95. Fight to go the distance is priced at 1.90 on Bet365, with NO to that scenario available at 1.76. Read more here.