UFC 306: Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili fight card, start time, channel guide, betting odds

UFC 306: Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili fight card, start time, channel guide, betting odds

As a lifelong UFC fan who’s seen my fair share of fights, I can confidently say that UFC 306 is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying events this year! The fact that it’s taking place on Mexican Independence Day and Dana White is hyping it as a once-in-a-lifetime event has me even more excited.

Event UFC 306 is scheduled for September 14, where the UFC will stage an unforgettable showdown at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. This unique event is not just any ordinary fight night; it’s a celebration honoring Mexican Independence Day and Dana White is building up the anticipation as a one-of-a-kind experience. As for the unexpected twists that could make this PPV stand out from others, we’ll have to wait and find out. The main event features two top-tier fighters on winning streaks: Sean O’Malley, the reigning bantamweight champion, will be defending his title against No. 1 contender Merab Dvalshvili. O’Malley has won six consecutive fights with four of them being knockouts, while Dvalshvili has an impressive streak of ten victories, with only one finish by KO to his credit.

In this upcoming UFC event, history will be made as two female fighters face off for the first time in a trilogy match. The current flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso, is set to defend her title against Valentina Shevchenko, the former champion with an impressive reign. Grasso pulled off one of the biggest upsets of 2023 by defeating Shevchenko via fourth-round submission at UFC 285, while their previous encounter ended in a draw at Noche UFC. After coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter, they are now ready to settle their differences. Meanwhile, two skilled featherweights will compete as No. 3 ranked Brian Ortega takes on No. 12 ranked Diego Lopes. Originally scheduled for the co-main event at UFC 303, their match was postponed when Ortega fell ill just before the fight; however, they are now set to face off in what promises to be an exciting showdown.

In an exciting turn of events, two promising lightweights – Daniel Zellhuber and Esteban Ribovics – are set to engage in a gripping contest. Kicking off the main card, Mexican flyweight Ronaldo Rodriguez, who impressed with a submission win in his UFC debut, will face Ode’ Osbourne. The preliminary bouts offer enticing matchups as well, including the women’s bantamweight fight between Irene Aldana (ranked No. 5) and Norma Durmont (ranked No. 9). Other notable fights include Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres at lightweight, Yazmin Jauregui against Ketlen Souza at strawweight, Édgar Cháirez battling Joshua Van at flyweight, and the return of 19-year-old Raul Rosas Jr., who will fight Aori Qileng at bantamweight.

UFC 306 fight card

MAIN CARD | ESPN+ PPV | 10 p.m. ET

Sean O’Malley (18-1(1)) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (17-4)
Alexa Grasso (16-3-1) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-1)
Brian Ortega (16-3(1)) vs. Diego Lopes (25-6)
Daniel Zellhuber (15-1) vs. Esteban Ribovics (13-1)
Ronaldo Rodriguez (17-2) vs. Ode’ Osbourne (12-7)

PRELIMS | ESPN+ | 7:30 p.m. ET

Irene Aldana (15-7) vs. Norma Durmont (11-2)
Ignacio Bahamondes (15-5) vs. Manuel Torres (15-2)
Yazmin Jauregui (11-1) vs. Ketlen Souza (14-4)
Édgar Cháirez (11-5) vs. Joshua Van (10-2)
Raul Rosas Jr. (9-1) vs. Aori Qileng (25-10)

UFC 306 betting odds

In this upcoming match, O’Malley is considered slightly more likely to win with odds at approximately 1.83 (or -120), while Dvalishvili is the underdog with odds of about 1.94 (or -108). Similarly, for the co-main event, Grasso has favorable odds of around 1.75 (-125) compared to Shevchenko who is an underdog at approximately 1.92 (-102). These fights could go either way as all competitors excel in their respective skills, increasing the chances for a victory on both sides. The odds provided here are courtesy of Fanduel Sportsbook and may change over time.

2024-09-09 19:13