UFC Vegas 97 results: Matches to make for ‘Burns vs. Brady’ main card winners

UFC Vegas 97 went down final evening (Sat., Sept. 7, 2024) from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, that includes a Welterweight showdown that noticed Sean Brady defeat Gilbert Burns, after 25 minutes of motion (recap here). Within the co-main occasion, Natalia Silva defeated Jessica Andrade in a back-and-forth girls’s Flyweight matchup, the largest win of her surging profession.

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Winner: Sean Brady

Who He Ought to Face Subsequent: Ian Garry

Brady called for this fight after his massive win over Burns, and I prefer it. Garry is coming off a win over Michael Web page, and he and Brady are solely separated by one spot within the rankings. It’s a terrific stylistic matchup and the winner would indisputably crack the High 5, and get one massive step nearer to a title struggle. Brady additionally referred to as for a Colby Covington showdown, so if this one doesn’t materialize, “Chaos” works, too.

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Winner: Natalia Silva

Who She Ought to Face Subsequent: Erin Blanchfield

Silva secured her twelfth straight win, sixth contained in the Octagon, after taking out former Strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade, so her inventory is on the rise. I’m feeling a struggle between her and Blanchfield subsequent. Blanchfield is coming off a troublesome loss to Manon Fiorot. And whereas I don’t usually like pairing up a streaking fighter towards one coming off a defeat, this one is smart since Blanchfield is ranked No. 3 in the mean time, and Silva is holding down the No. 8 spot.

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Winner: Steve Garcia

Who He Ought to Face Subsequent: Edson Barboza

Garcia upped his win streak to 5 after taking out Kyle Nelson, so his momentum is rising with each win, particularly with one finish after another. Garcia did the promotion a strong by stepping in to face Nelson after Calvin Kattar bought injured, so let’s see if the promotion returns hims the favor and provides him a ranked for subsequent. Barboza matches the invoice as a result of not solely is he sitting at No. 15, he has a terrific fame for placing on thrilling fights, as properly.

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Winner: Cody Durden

Who He Ought to Face Subsequent: Alessandro Costa

Durden snapped his two-fight dropping streak with a giant win over Matt Schnell, submitting him within the second spherical (see it again here). Not solely did he get some newfound confidence he despatched him into retirement. Since Durden stepped in for Alessandro Costa, why not have them sq. off towards each other to see what’s what.

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Winner: Yanal Ashmouz

Who He Ought to Face Subsequent: Charlie Campbell

“Pink Fox” secured his second win contained in the Octagon by defeating Trevor Peek through unanimous determination, and within the course of improved his total professional document to 8-1. Up subsequent for Ashmouz, a showdown towards Campbell sounds proper. Campbell is at the moment on a three-fight win streak, and is 2-0 underneath the UFC banner. His final win, apparently sufficient, additionally got here towards Peek earlier this yr.

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