UFC Vegas 97 is happening this weekend at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The main fight will showcase Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady, two Welterweights aiming to climb the rankings and contend for the championship. The co-main event features Jessica Andrade, a former champion, taking on Natalia Silva in the Flyweight division.
The main card also includes Featherweight fighters Kyle Nelson and Steve Garcia, who is currently on a four-fight finishing streak. Additionally, there will be a match between Trevor Peek and Yanal Ashmouz. Unfortunately, the Flyweight bout between Alessandro Costa and Matt Schnell has been called off. The Prelims were set to feature Ovince Saint Preux against Ryan Spann in the Light Heavyweight division, but Saint Preux is unable to compete due to illness.
Here are the main card money line odds for the featured fights:
– Gilbert Burns (+160) vs. Sean Brady (-190)
– Jessica Andrade (+240) vs. Natalia Silva (-300)
– Steve Garcia (-190) vs. Kyle Nelson (+160)
– Trevor Peek (-125) vs. Yanal Ashmouz (+105)
The main event is anticipated to be a close match, with Brady being the favorite to win. Andrade is the underdog in her fight against Silva, who is looking to solidify her position in the Flyweight division. Garcia is favored to continue his finishing streak against Nelson, who has displayed resilience in his recent bouts. Peek is expected to prevail over Ashmouz in what appears to be a more one-sided contest.
