UFC Vegas 97 & Bellator San Diego Preview Show | Burns vs. Brady | Nurmagomedov vs. Shabily

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The UFC returns after a rare weekend off with UFC Vegas 97, headlined by one-time welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady. Bellator San Diego also takes place on Saturday with a fantastic lightweight title fight between the undefeated Usman Nurmagomedov and Alexander Shabily. Which card has the most sizzle?

Ahead of this weekend's doubleheader, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and José Youngs preview the UFC's Fight Night event, the main event between Brady and Burns, discuss who needs the victory more, as well as other notable bouts on the slate as the promotion gets ready for UFC 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas next weekend. Additionally, they talk Bellator's return, the Nurmagomedov vs. Shabily fight flying way under the radar, low-key sleeper on the card, and much more.

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