The highly anticipated UFC 306 at The Sphere in Las Vegas on Sept. 14 will feature two thrilling title fights. Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is set to defend his title against the tough contender Merab Dvalishvili, while women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will face off against the formidable Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy fight. These matchups promise to deliver non-stop action and excitement for MMA fans.
UFC president Dana White has dubbed this event as “Noche UFC” and has described it as the promotion’s most ambitious event to date. This 10-fight card at The Sphere will be a one-time affair and is expected to be the most expensive production that the UFC has ever put together. Notably, the UFC has secured its first title sponsor for the event, with Riyadh Season being associated with the highly anticipated fight night.
In the main event, Sean O’Malley will be looking to make his second title defense after claiming the bantamweight championship last August. His opponent, Merab Dvalishvili, is riding a 10-fight winning streak and poses a significant challenge to O’Malley’s reign. On the other hand, Alexa Grasso will be defending her women’s flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko in a much-anticipated trilogy fight. The history between these two fighters adds an extra layer of excitement to the co-main event.
The UFC 306 card is stacked with exciting matchups, including a featherweight clash between Diego Lopes and Brian Ortega. Lopes and Ortega were originally scheduled to fight at UFC 303, but Ortega fell ill on the day of the fight. Lopes went on to win his replacement fight and has now targeted UFC 306 for his next bout. This fight promises to be a featherweight eliminator bout and is expected to be a highlight of the event.
Mexican Independence Weekend Extravaganza
The 10-fight card of UFC 306 will take place during Mexican Independence weekend, adding to the excitement of the event. With the recently announced boxing match between Canelo Alvarez and Edgar Berlanga at T-Mobile Arena just minutes away, fight fans are in for an action-packed weekend of combat sports. UFC 306 promises to be a night to remember, with high-stakes title fights, grudge matches, and thrilling matchups on the card.