For over thirty years, the UFC has been at the cutting edge of combat sports. On September 14, 2024, Dana White’s promotion is about to make history again by hosting the first-ever sporting event at the Las Vegas Sphere. In the main event, Sean O’Malley will put his title on the line against Merab Dvalishvili. However, the card also has several fighters representing Mexican pride on Independence Day. One of the exciting fights is Ronaldo Rodriguez vs. Ode Osbourne, which is also a main card opener.
One of the greatest flyweight champs, Demetrious Johnson, recently left the sport after decades of dominance. Additionally, as one goes, another has the chance to show their brilliance. Speaking of this, the flyweight matchup between Rodriguez and Ode might be a glimpse into the future of the flyweight division.
Rodriguez, who started from Dana White’s Contender Series, where he lost to Jerome Rivera, has been on a tear since then. Subsequently, it seems the loss completely changed him as he racked up five straight wins in the Lux Fight League, which made White give him a shot in the UFC. And he didn’t disappoint as he made his debut this year, and submitting Denys Bondar in the second round, he made a fairy tale start with his sixth win in a row and has a solid record of 16-2.
On the other hand, Osbourne has been with the UFC for five years but has a mixed record of 4-5 (UFC). Unlike the Mexican fighter, he wants to bounce back after losing his last two fights. Meanwhile, he’s had impressive moments, like beating Rivera, but he’s struggled to find that consistency.
To sum up, Rodriguez is looking for a win that could push him closer to the rankings, while Osbourne still has time to get back on track if he can turn things around. Given Rodriguez’s recent form, it’s hard to argue against him coming out on top in this fight, likely with a finish.
UFC 306: Full Details – From Streaming to Timings and Fight Card
Regarding the timings and the streaming details, the main card starts at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT on ESPN+ PPV. Prelims air on ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes and on ESPN+ at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. The night begins at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT, with the first fight on ESPN+ and UFC FIGHT PASS. Where fans have solid fights to look forward to. Here’s the card details:
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Main Card
- Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili (Championship)
- Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko (Championship)
- Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics
- Ronaldo Rodriguez vs. Ode Osbourne
Prelim Card
- Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont
- Manuel Torres vs. Ignacio Bahamonde
- Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza
- Edgar Chairez vs. Joshua Van
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Aoriqileng
Indeed, White’s spending over $20 million on this card has generated a lot of excitement. Hosting the event in the stunning Sphere will only add to the hype. Now, all eyes are on UFC Noche.
