UFC 306 explained

UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
City:Paradise, Nevada, United States
Attendance:16,024[1]
Gate:$21,829,245

UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili (branded as Riyadh Season Noche UFC for sponsorship reasons) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 14, 2024, at the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Valley, United States.[2] [3] [4]

Background

This event marked the promotion's second "Noche UFC" edition celebrating Mexican independence day after holding the year prior.[5] It was also the first time the UFC has allowed a sponsor to have title partner status, officially rebranding it as "Riyadh Season Noche UFC", after a partnership with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority.[4]

The event told the history of combat in Mexico from the past to the future.[6] UFC chief content officer Craig Borsari discussed the six 90-second film clips about Mexico's contribution to combat sports playing between bouts on the main card and that they were produced by film director Carlos López Estrada.[7] [8] Each bout took place in a different world with images on the LED screens inside the arena.[8] White said that the budget for the production of the one-time only event exceeded $20 million compared to the approximate $2 million that is used at regular pay-per-view events.[8] Also, all but one of the fights on the card (the main event) featured a Mexican-born or Mexican-American fighter.[9] In addition, eight ring girls of Mexican descent were brought in for this event.[10]

A UFC Bantamweight Championship bout between current champion Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili headlined the event.[11]

A UFC Women's Flyweight Championship trilogy bout between current champion Alexa Grasso and former champion Valentina Shevchenko took place at the co-main event.[12] The pairing first met at UFC 285 in March 2023, where Grasso won the title by fourth round submission upset.[13] Their second meeting took place at in September 2023, which the bout ended by split draw.[14] The pairing previously coached on against each other.[15] Manon Fiorot served as backup and potential replacement for this fight.[16]

A featherweight bout between former UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes took place at the event.[17] The pair was previously expected to meet at UFC 303, but Ortega withdrew just hours before the bout due to illness.[18]

A middleweight bout between former LFA Middleweight Champion Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira was scheduled for this event.[19] However, the bout was moved to to serve as the main event.[20]

A flyweight bout between Édgar Cháirez and Kevin Borjas was scheduled for this event.[21] However, Borjas withdrew from the fight for unknown reasons and was replaced by Joshua Van.[22]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[24]

Records set

The event generated $21,829,245 in ticket receipts, which broke the record for the biggest gate in UFC history surpassing UFC 205 (which previously held the record with a gate of $17,700,000).[25]

UFC 306 also now holds highest-grossing records for the following: sales for VIP experiences, merchandise sales at a UFC event, single event ticket sales at the Sphere venue, and sponsorship sales (based on the partnership with Riyadh Season).[26]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UFC 306 post-event facts: Merab Dvalishvili's streak reaches historic status in title win vs. Sean O'Malley. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Mike Bohn. 2024-09-15. 2024-09-15.
  2. Web site: 2023-12-20. UFC officially announces early 2024 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues. 2023-12-21. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
  3. Web site: UFC 303, UFC 306 dates and locations announced. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-02-25. 2024-02-25.
  4. Web site: 2024-06-27. UFC 306 at Sphere in Las Vegas rebranded as 'Riyadh Season Noche UFC'. 2024-06-27. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff.
  5. Web site: UFC CEO Dana White vows to deliver with 'one-off' 2024 UFC event. si.com. Christopher De Santiago. 2024-02-22. 2024-02-26.
  6. Web site: Dana White reveals new details for UFC’s huge debut event at the Sphere. bjpenn.com. Harry Kettle. 2024-08-15. 2024-08-15.
  7. Web site: ‘Films, worlds, and acts’ — What Noche UFC at the Sphere will look like. mmamania.com. Ryan Harkness. 2024-09-05. 2024-09-05.
  8. Web site: UFC 306 production includes 6 short films between fights, each bout taking place in a different ‘world’. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2024-09-05. 2024-09-05.
  9. Web site: UFC 306 storylines: How Sphere, Suga Sean will shape a historic event. Jeff Wagenheim. espn.com. 2024-09-09. 2024-09-10.
  10. Web site: UFC 306 Octagon Girls: Major Update On New Cage Women Getting Featured On Dana White’s Noche Event In Las Vegas Sphere. msn.com. Zaid Quraishi. 2024-09-11. 2024-09-14.
  11. Web site: 2024-07-26. Noche UFC at Sphere gets Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili title-fight headliner. 2024-07-26. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
  12. Web site: 2024-07-26. Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko 3 to co-headline Noche UFC at Sphere. 2024-07-26. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
  13. Web site: UFC 285 results: Alexa Grasso makes Valentina Shevchenko tap out, wins flyweight title in huge upset. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Simon Samano. 2023-03-05. 2023-06-29.
  14. Web site: Jay Anderson. 2023-09-17. Noche UFC: Nail-biter Sees Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko ruled a draw. 2023-09-17. cagesidepress.com.
  15. Web site: sherdog.com. Season 32 of 'The Ultimate Fighter' set for June with featherweights, middleweights. 2023-12-07. 2024-03-08. Jay Pettry.
  16. Web site: Manon Fiorot tabbed as Alexa Grasso-Valentina Shevchenko trilogy backup at UFC 306, coach says. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Simon Samano. 2024-08-15. 2024-08-15.
  17. Web site: 2024-07-26. Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes rebooked for Noche UFC at Sphere. 2024-07-26. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King.
  18. Web site: Dan Ige replaces Brian Ortega in shocking 11th-hour UFC 303 co-main event change vs. Diego Lopes. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-06-29. 2024-06-29.
  19. Web site: Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez booked for Noche UFC at The Sphere. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Danny Segura and Farah Hannoun. 2024-07-02. 2024-07-02.
  20. Web site: Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez moved from UFC 306 to Fight Night main event in October. mmafighting.com. Guilherme Cruz. 2024-07-26. 2024-07-26.
  21. Web site: Kevin Borjas vs. Edgar Chairez added to Noche UFC at Sphere in Las Vegas. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Matthew Wells and Danny Segura. 2024-07-03. 2024-09-03.
  22. Web site: Joshua Van steps into UFC 306 vs. Edgar Chairez after Kevin Borjas withdraws. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-09-03. 2024-09-03.
  23. Web site: Riyadh Season Noche UFC: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili. Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2024-07-26.
  24. Web site: UFC 306 Bonus Report: Ignacio Bahamondes one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k. bjpenn.com. Chris Taylor. 2024-09-14. 2024-09-14.
  25. Web site: 10 highest UFC event gates in promotion history. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-09-17. 2024-09-18.
  26. Web site: UFC 306 sets record as highest-grossing event in UFC history for ticket sales, merchandise and more. mmafighting.com. Damon Martin. 2024-09-25. 2024-09-25.

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