On Saturday evening on the Apex in Las Vegas, Sean Brady and Natalia Silva made important impacts of their respective bouts.
Brady defeated Gilbert Burns, handing him his third consecutive loss and taking his No. 6 rating.
Brady showcased a well-rounded efficiency, outstriking Burns 130-47 and securing seven takedowns, making the 38-year-old Burns look his age.
Whereas Burns hasn’t introduced his retirement, his place within the UFC welterweight rankings is slipping. Brady referred to as out Ian Machado Garry for a future struggle, which might be a compelling matchup for each.
Brady is predicted to be ranked No. 6 within the subsequent UFC rankings, probably simply above Garry. He hopes to struggle once more earlier than the tip of the 12 months.
Silva, in the meantime, remained undefeated within the UFC after a decisive victory over Jessica Andrade. Though the struggle earned them each Struggle of the Night time bonuses, Silva’s superior athleticism and placing, particularly her efficient kicking, have been evident.
Put up-fight, Silva expressed her readiness for a title shot, although she acknowledged that Alexa Grasso will defend her title in opposition to Valentina Shevchenko on September 14.
This is a abstract of the outcomes from the cardboard on September 7, highlighting the finishes:
Sean Brady defeated Gilbert Burns by unanimous determination (50-45, 50-45, 49-46).
Natalia Silva defeated Jessica Andrade by unanimous determination (30-27×3).
Steve Garcia received in opposition to Kyle Nelson through TKO at 3:59 of Spherical 1, extending his streak of KO victories to 6.
Cody Durden secured a win over Matt Schnell with an Anaconda Choke at 0:29 of Spherical 2, incomes a Efficiency of the Night time bonus. Schnell appeared to sign retirement by leaving his gloves within the Octagon.
Yanal Ashmouz defeated Trevor Peek by unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
UFC Vegas 97 Preliminary Card Outcomes:
Chris Padilla defeated Rongzhu by TKO at 4:14 of Spherical 2 on account of a physician stoppage from a watch harm.
Isaac Dulgarian received in opposition to Brendon Marotte through submission at 4:19 of Spherical 2 with an Arm Triangle.
Andre Lima defeated Felipe dos Santos by unanimous determination (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).
Gabriel Santos received in opposition to Yizha by unanimous determination (30-26, 30-26, 30-27).
Jaqueline Amorim secured a victory over Vanessa Demopoulos with a submission (Armbar) at 3:28 of Spherical 1, although her win could face scrutiny for a possible glove seize.
Andre Petroski defeated Dylan Budka by unanimous determination (30-27×3).
Nathan Fletcher received in opposition to Zygimantas Ramaska with a submission (Arm Triangle) at 1:14 of Spherical 2, showcasing his floor sport.
