"What a shame" - Fans fume as Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady is reportedly set to take place at UFC Apex

Gilbert Burns has not competed since suffering a third-round knockout loss to Jack Della Maddalena on the main card of UFC 299 despite being just over a minute away from a win. Meanwhile, Sean Brady last entered the octagon at UFC on ESPN 52 when he defeated Kelvin Gastelum via third-round submission.

The two top-10 ranked welterweight contenders are reportedly set to clash in a five-round main event at the UFC Apex later this year. Marcel Dorff of Eurosport broke the news on Wednesday, tweeting:

"Gilbert Burns will fight Sean Brady at #UFCVegas97 on September 7th. (first rep. @MagicM_MMABets ) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2024 #MainEvent"

Check out Marcel Dorff's tweet below:

Fans reacted by expressing their displeasure that the bout will take place at the UFC Apex. @bluemontanaa labeled it as a shame, stating:

"in the apex what a shame"

@degeneratejoee believes that the venue has ruined Fight Nights while claiming the bout is deserving of a crowd:

"Apex has completely ruined most fight nights what a joke this fight deserves a crowd"

@MalteseInterfan brought up the fact that UFC President Dana White suggested the promotion would limit events at the UFC Apex, tweeting:

"I remember when Dana said they're going to lessen Apex events by the end of the year."

@pranaufc suggested that the matchup is worthy of being on the main card of a pay-per-view:

"Why the f**k is apex man. This is a main card fight"

Check out the best fan reactions below:

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Gilbert Burns wishes Khamzat Chimaev a speedy recovery

Gilbert Burns shared the octagon with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 273 back in 2022, losing the closely contested bout via unanimous decision. Amidst 'Borz's' ongoing health issues that forced him to withdraw from his main event bout at UFC on ABC 6 last weekend, 'Durinho' reached out wishing him a speedy recovery.

The No.6-ranked welterweight responded to a photo of his past opponent in the hospital, stating:

"Wow wishing @KChimaev a speedy recovery for whatever he is having now! God bless you! 🙌🏾 🙏🏾"

Check out Gilbert Burns' tweet to Khamzat Chimaev below:

Chimaev was forced to pull out of a potential title eliminator against Robert Whittaker, which also would have marked the first main event of his UFC career, with an undisclosed illness. It is unclear when the No.11-ranked middleweight, who has fought just once in the past 21 months, will return to the octagon.