Some of the anticipated struggle playing cards of the yr will go down tomorrow evening (Sat., Sept. 14, 2024) as UFC 306 unfolds stay on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) in Las Vegas, Nevada, because the promotion phases its first-ever occasion from inside The Sphere.
Main the best way will likely be a large predominant occasion conflict between reigning UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley and streaking contender Merab Dvalishvili. This will likely be O’Malley’s second-straight title protection since profitable the 135-pound crown from Aljamain Sterling again in Aug. 2023. If O’Malley is ready to rating one other spectacular knockout he might solidify himself as the largest star within the sport at present. Dvalishvili then again, might steal that shine by extending his personal win streak to 11.
Including to the combination will likely be a co-main occasion trilogy bout between reigning UFC ladies’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and all-time legend Valentina Shevchenko. Their first matchup again at UFC 285 noticed Grasso rating a large upset submission to win the title, which ended Shevchenko’s nine-fight win streak at 125 kilos. The rematch happened nearly precisely one yr in the past and led to a draw, however many thought “Bullet” did sufficient to win her title again. The rivalry comes full circle this weekend from inside The Sphere.
On Friday evening, UFC 306’s ceremonial weigh ins will go down LIVE and FREE from “Sin Metropolis” and have all 20 fighters competing on the Noche UFC occasion. It will likely be their final time to make an impression on struggle followers and get a remaining have a look at their opponent. Don’t miss a second of the motion because it’s set to start within the above video participant beginning at 10 p.m. ET.
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