UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 3:59
Performance of the Night
Canada
R2, 0:29
Performance of the Night
Israel
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R2, 4:14
China
R2, 4:19
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:28
R3, 5:00
England
R2, 1:14
Lithuania
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Natália Silva and former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade each received $50,000 for their high-octane 15-minute co-main event war featuring 167 combined significant strikes.
Performance of the Night: Steve Garcia earned $50,000 for his fifth consecutive first-round knockout stoppage against Kyle Nelson; Cody Durden collected $50,000 for his 29-second second-round ninja choke submission over Matt Schnell on short notice.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Bonus Distribution
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*Official fighter base salaries and purse amounts are not publicly released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures shown reflect confirmed post-fight performance bonuses ($50,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night). Fine forfeitures due to weight misses (Kyle Nelson and Dylan Budka each forfeited 20% of their individual purses to their respective opponents) are not reflected in official commission disclosures. Undisclosed amounts are marked with — in accordance with official reporting guidelines.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady
Sean Brady set a personal career best inside the Octagon by landing 130 significant strikes and completing 7 takedowns across 25 minutes to sweep former world title challenger Gilbert Burns.
Natália Silva improved to 6-0 in the UFC women’s flyweight division with a 30-27 sweep of Jéssica Andrade, tying the longest active win streak in divisional history.
Former strawweight champion Jéssica Andrade competed in her 29th Octagon contest, moving into sole possession of first place for the most appearances in UFC women’s history.
Steve Garcia stopped Kyle Nelson via TKO in round 1, earning his fifth straight knockout victory and tying for the longest active knockout stoppage streak in the UFC.
Stepping up on short notice to 135 pounds, Cody Durden locked in a slick ninja choke against Matt Schnell in just 29 seconds of round 2, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Isaac Dulgarian completed 100% of his takedowns (2-of-2) and controlled Brendon Marotte for 9 minutes and 12 seconds before securing an arm-triangle choke submission at 4:19 of Round 2.
Grappling phenom Jaqueline Amorim notched her third consecutive first-round finish inside the Octagon, tapping Vanessa Demopoulos via armbar at 3:28 of Round 1.
Israel’s Yanal Ashmouz recorded a career-high 9 completed takedowns from 18 attempts against Trevor Peek, compiling 8:16 of top control to sweep the scorecards.
Brazil’s André Lima extended his unblemished professional record to 10-0-0, amassing exactly 9 minutes of control time and 2 takedowns to defeat Felipe dos Santos.
England’s Nathan Fletcher made a triumphant UFC debut, completing 4 takedowns and submitting Žygimantas Ramaška with an arm-triangle choke at 1:14 of Round 2.
Entering as a betting underdog, Chris Padilla delivered a sharp elbow that forced a doctor stoppage against Road to UFC winner Rongzhu, securing his second straight UFC finish.
Gabriel Santos scored a clean knockdown and controlled Yi Zha for 6:35, earning 30-26 scores on two judges’ scorecards for his first official UFC victory.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady take place?
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady (also known as UFC Fight Night 242, UFC on ESPN+ 100, and UFC Vegas 97) took place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the UFC APEX in Enterprise, Nevada (Las Vegas Valley).
Who won the main event between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady?
Sean Brady defeated former title challenger Gilbert Burns via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 49–46) across five rounds, executing 7 takedowns and landing 130 significant strikes.
Who won Fight of the Night honors at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady?
The co-main event between Natália Silva and Jéssica Andrade earned Fight of the Night, with both Brazilian flyweights receiving $50,000 bonuses for their electric 15-minute striking battle.
Who received post-fight bonus awards at this event?
Four fighters received $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Natália Silva vs. Jéssica Andrade (Fight of the Night), and Steve Garcia and Cody Durden (Performance of the Night).
How did Steve Garcia defeat Kyle Nelson?
Steve Garcia stopped Kyle Nelson via TKO (punches and elbows) at 3:59 of Round 1, earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and his fifth consecutive knockout victory.
How did Cody Durden finish Matt Schnell on short notice?
Stepping in on short notice and moving up to bantamweight, Cody Durden locked in a tight ninja choke submission at just 0:29 of Round 2 to finish Matt Schnell.
Did Natália Silva remain undefeated in the UFC?
Yes. Natália Silva improved to 6-0 in the UFC (18-5-1 overall) by sweeping all three judges’ scorecards (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) against former champion Jéssica Andrade.
What historic milestone did Jéssica Andrade reach at UFC Vegas 97?
Jéssica Andrade competed in her 29th UFC bout, establishing the all-time promotional record for the most fights by any female athlete in UFC history.
Why was Chris Padilla vs. Rongzhu stopped by the doctor?
Chris Padilla landed a sharp elbow that caused severe, immediate swelling to Rongzhu’s right eye, prompting the ringside physician to call a halt to the contest at 4:14 of Round 2.
Why were two fights contested at catchweights?
Kyle Nelson weighed in at 148.5 lbs (2.5 lbs over the featherweight non-title limit) against Steve Garcia, and Dylan Budka weighed in at 188.5 lbs (2.5 lbs over the middleweight limit) against Andre Petroski. Both forfeited 20% of their purse.
How did Jaqueline Amorim defeat Vanessa Demopoulos?
Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Jaqueline Amorim submitted Vanessa Demopoulos via armbar at 3:28 of Round 1, picking up her third straight first-round stoppage.
How did Isaac Dulgarian perform against Brendon Marotte?
Isaac Dulgarian dominated the wrestling exchanges, racking up 9:12 of ground control before submitting Brendon Marotte via arm-triangle choke at 4:19 of Round 2.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady?
The broadcast booth was anchored by Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Paul Felder and Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez announcing inside the Octagon.
What was the venue and enclosure size for the event?
The event was held inside the smaller 25-foot Octagon enclosure at the UFC APEX production facility in Enterprise, Nevada.
How many total stoppage finishes occurred on the card?
The card featured 6 stoppage finishes (2 knockouts/TKOs and 4 submissions) and 6 decision outcomes across 12 scheduled bouts.
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