Bernie Wilson
Updated on: October 9, 2024 9:29 am GMT
The excitement surrounding UFC 306, titled “O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili,” is heightened by its coinciding with Mexican Independence Day, making it not only a pivotal sports event but also a celebration of Mexican combat sports talent. The event is set for September 14, 2024, at The Sphere in Las Vegas, with a full card featuring notable fighters from Mexico.
The main event will showcase Sean O’Malley defending his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili. O’Malley is coming off a successful year as champion, while Dvalishvili has been recognized for his relentless fighting style and has garnered significant support, even earning the nickname “Mexican Merab” despite being from Georgia, as he has made connections with the Mexican MMA community.
In addition to the title fight, the card includes women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, who is defending her title against Valentina Shevchenko. Grasso, born in Guadalajara, Mexico, holds a professional record of 16-3-1 and aims to secure her legacy in this historic trilogy bout.
Other notable Mexican fighters scheduled to compete include:
- Irene Aldana from Culiacán, known for her elite boxing, will take on Brazil’s Norma Dumont.
- Manuel Torres, an exciting lightweight from Chihuahua who has a high finishing rate, faces Ignacio Bahamondes.
- Flyweight contender Édgar Cháirez, who is on a winning streak, will face off against Joshua Van.
To catch the action live, fans can order the PPV event through ESPN+, with prelims available via UFC Fight Pass. Early prelims start at 7:30 p.m. ET, and the main card will kick off at 10 p.m. ET.
For further reading and information about the fighters and event specifics, you can visit the following resources:
- Official UFC website (ufc.com) for match details and fighter profiles.
- ESPN+ for subscription details and PPV ordering.
- MMA Junkie for in-depth coverage and insights on the fight card and athletes.
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