The UFC returns on September 14, 2024, for the highly anticipated UFC 306 at Sphere Las Vegas, during the Riyadh Season Noche UFC. This event, described by UFC President Dana White as a “love letter” to Mexico, pays tribute to the Mexican people’s immense contributions to combat sports. It also continues the tradition of holding major fights around Mexican Independence Day.
How To Watch UFC 306
- Broadcast: UFC 306 will be available live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View.
- Prelims start: 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on ESPNEWS/ESPN+
- Main card starts: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT on PPV.
Headline Fights
The event will feature two UFC title fights:
- Main Event: Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley (135) defends his title against No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili (134).
- Co-Main Event: Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso (124) faces former champion Valentina Shevchenko (125) in their highly anticipated trilogy fight.
Both the main event and co-main event are scheduled for five rounds.
Full Main Card
- Featherweight Bout: Brian Ortega (146) vs. Diego Lopes (146)
- Lightweight Bout: Daniel Zellhuber (155) vs. Esteban Ribovics (155)
- Flyweight Bout: Ronaldo Rodriguez (125) vs. Ode’ Osbourne (125)
- Bantamweight Bout: Irene Aldana (136) vs. Norma Dumont (136)
- Lightweight Bout: Manuel Torres (156) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (156)
- Strawweight Bout: Yazmin Jauregui (115) vs. Ketlen Souza (115)
- Flyweight Bout: Edgar Chairez (125.5) vs. Joshua Van (125.5)
Don’t Miss Out
UFC 306 promises to be an action-packed night featuring some of the top fighters in the world. Make sure to tune in to witness history, as the first UFC event at the Sphere Las Vegas unfolds with thrilling title bouts and competitive undercard matchups.