Two of one of the best grapplers within the welterweight division will conflict in a essential occasion when Gilbert Burns takes on Sean Brady.
Burns (22-7 MMA, 15-7 UFC) and Brady (16-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) have verbally agreed to a five-round matchup at UFC Struggle Night time on Sept. 7. A location for the occasion has not been finalized.
Two individuals with information of the matchup verified with MMA Junkie that either side have agreed to the struggle, although bout agreements have but to be issued. The individuals requested anonymity as a result of the promotion has but to make an official announcement.
X consumer @MagicM_MMABets was first to report the pairing between Burns and Brady, 31.
Burns, No. 8 within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie welterweight rankings, will try and snap a two-fight dropping skid in opposition to Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena and get his first win since beating Jorge Masvidal at UFC 287 in April 2023.
He must fend off the surging No. 10-ranked Brady, who has misplaced simply as soon as in his profession in opposition to Muhammad and is coming off a dominant submission win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC on ESPN 52 in December.
The newest lineup for UFC Struggle Night time on Sept. 7 now consists of:
Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady
Calvin Kattar vs. Kyle Nelson
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