The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will make its debut at The Sphere in Las Vegas this Saturday, featuring a title fight between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili for the bantamweight championship. O’Malley enters this match after successfully avenging his only career loss to Marlon “Chito” Vera during his first title defense at UFC 299. He now faces the challenge of Georgian grappler Dvalishvili, who is currently on an impressive 10-fight winning streak, having defeated notable fighters including former champions José Aldo, Petr Yan, and Henry Cejudo.
In addition to the main event, the card includes a highly anticipated trilogy bout for the women’s flyweight title, where Alexa Grasso will defend her championship against Valentina Shevchenko.
The fight card, titled Noche UFC 306 to coincide with Mexican Independence Day weekend, promises an exciting lineup. Here are the start times for various regions:
For the U.S. and Canada:
– Main card begins at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Sept. 14
– Prelims start at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT)
– Early prelims start at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT)
In the UK:
– Main card starts on Sept. 15 at 3 a.m. BST
– Prelims at 1 a.m. BST
– Early prelims at 12:30 a.m. BST
For Australia:
– Main card begins at 12 p.m. AEST on Sept. 15
– Prelims at 10 a.m. AEST
– Early prelims at 9:30 a.m. AEST
The main event featuring O’Malley and Dvalishvili is expected to begin around 1 a.m. ET (8 p.m. PT).
In the United States, the event will be available exclusively as a pay-per-view through ESPN Plus. Existing subscribers can purchase the event for $80, while new subscribers can opt for a bundle of the UFC 306 PPV and a yearly ESPN Plus subscription for $135.
Viewers in the UK can enjoy the fights on TNT Sport without the added cost of pay-per-view, while Australian fans can watch on Main Event through Foxtel or stream via Kayo for AUD 60.
In Canada, the main card will be accessible through several pay-per-view providers, with a fee of CA$70 applicable. Early prelims will be available on UFC Fight Pass, and prelims will air on Sportsnet and TVA Sports.
The fight card for UFC 306 includes:
Main Card:
– Sean O’Malley (C) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (men’s bantamweight title)
– Alexa Grasso (C) vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 (women’s flyweight title)
– Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes (featherweight)
– Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics (lightweight)
– Ronaldo Rodriguez vs. Ode’ Osbourne (flyweight)
Prelims:
– Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont (women’s bantamweight)
– Manuel Torres vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (lightweight)
– Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza (women’s strawweight)
– Edgar Chairez vs. Kevin Borjas (flyweight)
Early Prelims:
– Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Aoriqileng (bantamweight)
Fans who encounter blackout restrictions might consider using a VPN to access the stream, ensuring a smoother viewing experience.