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UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili Picks - Riyadh Season Noche UFC Predictions & MMA Betting Odds
UFC 306 promises to be one of the most exciting cards of the year, with fights between some of the biggest names in MMA . This is a historic card as the UFC heads to the Sphere to celebrate Mexican independence day. Sean O’Malley will be putting his bantamweight title on the line against Merab Dvalishvili while Alexa Grasso will be looking to defend her flyweight title against Valentina Shevchenko.
When & Where is UFC 306?
UFC 306 takes place on September 14, 2024. It will take place at the Sphere in Paradise, Nevada. This is the first combat sports event to be held in the Sphere, and it will be sponsored by Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority as part of Riyadh season. Prelims will get underway at 7:30 pm ET, while the main card is scheduled to begin at 10 pm ET.
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Previous Fights & Fighter History
Sean O’Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O’Malley took the bantamweight title from Aljamain Sterling via an impressive KO, and his striking has looked unstoppable at times. He secured his first title defense in a unanimous decision against Vera, avenging the only loss on his 18-1 record. Although he excels in his striking, some fans feel he’s been protected from facing strong wrestlers in the division.
Merab Dvalishvili has been waiting a long time for his shot at the title. Now, he’s finally getting his chance, thanks to an impressive ten-fight win streak. His last three fights have been dominant wins over Henry Cejudo, Petr Yan, and Jose Aldo. He fights at an extremely high pace, relying on constant takedowns, and he’ll look to take O’Malley down to the canvas as much as possible in this title fight. However, he’s been caught before, and his entries leave him open to knees and uppercuts.
Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko
The co-main event is the trilogy fight between these two fighters who represent the best of women’s MMA. Shevchenko is a legend of the sport, but she was finally dethroned by Grasso in 2023. Their rematch played out as a draw, so they’ll once again be fighting for the right to be called champion. Grasso has some of the cleanest boxing in the division, and she capitalized on a mistake in their first fight. She’s incredibly sharp, and we believe she’ll win the fight by decision.
Shevchenko ruled the women’s 125-pound division for several years, racking up an impressive seven consecutive title defenses. Her only losses came when she moved up in weight to face Amanda Nunes, though at 36 years old, she doesn’t have time on her side. It will be interesting to see how she can improve and whether her experience will make a difference in the outcome.
We sat down with Alexa Grasso for an exclusive interview ahead of her title defence. Read about what she had to say in preparation for the big fight.
Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes
This fight was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 303 before Ortega pulled out at the last minute due to falling ill after cutting weight. Despite being a last-minute scheduled fight, it was one that fans were really looking forward to. Lopes has become a huge fan-favorite in a short space of time thanks to his high finish rate. Since entering the UFC, his only loss is to Evloev and he’s finished three out of four fights.
Ortega is something of an enigma in the featherweight division. He hasn’t looked his best in recent years, but he’s been fighting the best of the best. His decisive win against the Korean Zombie was very impressive, and he’s shown remarkable toughness and submission threats in every fight. If he can weather the storm of Lopes, he could catch him in a submission.
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