Tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, featherweights Zha Yi from China and Brazil’s Gabriel Santos will meet in the cage at UFC Fight Night 242. This fight serves as part of the undercard for the main event featuring Gilbert Burns versus Sean Brady.
Zha Yi, fighting out of Aba, Sichuan, boasts a record of 25 wins, 6 by knockouts, with only four losses. His last victory came by submission over Kaiwen Li in February 2024. On the other side, Gabriel Santos hails from Beberibe, Ceara with a professional record comprising 10 wins and 2 losses. 'Mosquitinho', as he is nicknamed, last faced defeat by knockout against David Onama in June 2023.
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 - Burns vs. Brady takes place tonight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 featuring Gilbert Burns against Sean Brady.
Please note that the exact time for each fight might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Sometimes fights end quickly, and others take more time, which can shift when subsequent fights begin.
For viewers outside of the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the provided table to find start times in your area. This will help ensure you don't miss any action from tonight's event.
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 Betting Odds
- Underdog: Zha Yi : 3.2 (+220)
- Favorite: Gabriel Santos : 1.4 (-258)
| Method of victory | Zha Yi | Gabriel Santos |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 12.0 (+1100) | 6.5 (+550) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.0 (+400) | 2.5 (+150) |
Gabriel Santos enters the fight as the clear favorite with odds of 1.4 (-258), indicating stronger confidence in his victory. Zha Yi, marked as the underdog at 3.2 (+220), faces a steep uphill battle. Betting markets suggest Santos has higher chances of winning, especially by points or decision at odds of 2.5 (+150). However, potential bettors eyeing a larger payout might consider backing Yi for a knockout, offering tempting odds at 12.0 (+1100).
Fighters Details
Zha Yi
- Nationality: China
- Height: 170 cm
- Weight: 66.2 kg
- Total Fights: 29
- Record: 25 / 4 / 0
Gabriel Santos
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 10 / 2 / 0
Zha Yi vs Gabriel Santos Fight Card
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- 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
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