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Report – Gilbert Burns targeted to return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September

Fan-favorite welterweight contender, Gilbert Burns is currently targeted to make his return in a main event bout against grappling star, Sean Brady at a UFC Fight Night card on September 7. At the time of publication, an official location or arena for the card has yet to be finalized by the organization.

Burns, the current number six ranked welterweight contender, and one-time title challenger at 170lbs, has been sidelined since UFC 299 back in March, suffering a second round TKO defeat against surging challenger, Jack Della Maddalena.

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Report - Gilbert Burns targeted to return in UFC main event fight with Sean Brady in September 1

As for Philadelphia native, Brady, the current number eight ranked divisional challenger, returned to winning-ways at UFC Austin at the end of last year, submitting former interim championship chaser, Kelvin Gastelum with a brutal kimura submission.