Zha Yi and Gabriel Santos are set to face off at UFC Fight Night 242 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. This featherweight bout features athletes from China and Brazil, adding international flavor to the undercard of the Burns vs. Brady event.
Zha Yi enters the octagon with a professional record featuring 25 wins, 6 by knockout, against just 4 losses. His most recent victory came via submission against Kaiwen Li in February 2024. Gabriel Santos approaches with a record of 10 wins, 3 by knockout, but is rebounding from a June 2023 knockout loss to David Onama.
What time is Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos fight
Live coverage for the Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 | 07:00 PM | 07:40 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 | 04:00 PM | 04:40 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 | 11:00 PM | 11:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 | 10:00 AM | 10:40 AM |
UFC Fight Night 242, featuring Burns vs. Brady, will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 07, 2024. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST.
The fight card includes a featherweight bout between Yi and Santos. This match is part of the undercard leading up to the main event between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady.
Please note that the ring walk times might change depending on how long earlier fights last. Be sure to check start times for your specific country to ensure you don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Zha Yi faces off against Gabriel Santos in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 242 - Burns vs. Brady.
Zha Yi
- Nationality: China
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 66.2 kg
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 25 / 4 / 0
Zha Yi holds a professional record of 25 wins and 4 losses, displaying notable skill with six victories by knockout. His last win came by submission against Kaiwen Li, showcasing his strong ground game. Considering Li's background in lighter fights and fewer overall wins, Santos might struggle with Yi's versatile experience and established track record in grappling.
Gabriel Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 10 / 2 / 0
Gabriel Santos enters the ring with 10 wins and 2 losses, three of those wins via knockout. His recent fight resulted in a loss to David Onama by knockout, highlighting potential vulnerabilities under pressure. With Onama’s superior striking and frequent lightweight matchups, Santos must address these points to counter Yi's aggressive submissions effectively.
Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos Betting Odds
- Underdog: Zha Yi : 3.2 (+220)
- Favorite: Gabriel Santos : 1.4 (-265)
How and where to watch the Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos Fight
You can watch Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos via ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
| UK and Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office |
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Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos Fight Card
- Gilbert Burns vs Sean Brady
- Jessica Andrade vs Natalia Silva
- Steve Garcia vs Kyle Nelson
- Trevor Peek vs Yanal Ashmoz
- Zhu Rong vs Chris Padilla
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Vanessa Demopoulos
- Isaac Dulgarian vs Brendon Marotte
- Felipe dos Santos vs Andre Lima
- Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos
- Andre Petroski vs Dylan Budka
- Zygimantas Ramaska vs Nathan Fletcher
