MMA Preview – Yi Zha vs Gabriel Santos at UFC Fight Night 242
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Yi Zha takes on Gabriel Santos at UFC Fight Night 242 on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Apex in the UFC’s featherweight division
YI ZHA VS GABRIEL SANTOS FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 242? UK – the preliminary card starts at 12:00am on Sunday 8th September 2024, followed by the main card at 3:00am / USA – 7:00pm/10:00pm ET and 4:00pm/7:00pm PT (both Saturday 7th September)
Where is UFC Fight Night 242? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 242? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 242
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 242 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 2422? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the fight online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 242 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
YI ZHA VS GABRIEL SANTOS LOWDOWN
China’s Yi Zha brings an impressive 25-4 record into this bout and the 27-year-old is on a three-fight win streak. He has been in and around the UFC for over two years now and he will be looking to make his mark in the featherweight division.
He comes up against Brazilian Gabriel Santos who won his first 10 professional MMA bouts to earn a shot in the UFC. However, he has lost both of his fights in the UFC now and he will be desperate to get his first win under his belt.
YI ZHA VS GABRIEL SANTOS PREDICTION
This bout between Yi Zha and Gabriel Santos is a fascinating one and it will be really interesting to see how their styles mesh.
Yi Zha has seen 13 of hi 25 wins come via submission but Gabriel Santos will likely not mind that challenge after his last loss. He suffered a knockout at the hands of David Onama and the outcome of this fight could very much depend on how Santos comes back from that tough loss and the manner of it.
With plenty on the line for both fighters, it would be no surprise if we see both approach this one a little cautiously. It has the potential to be explosive but we are expecting their styles to nullify each other and this one is going to the scorecards.
PREDICTION: Fight to go the distance
