UFC 306 Main Card Preview
UFC 306 will take place on September 14 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, headlined by two high-stakes matchups. Heres a detailed look at the main card, including fighter stats, records, and betting odds.
Main Event: Sean OMalley vs. Merab Dvalishvili
- **Division**: Bantamweight Title Fight
- **Sean OMalley (C)**: 17-1, 10 KOs, 2 Submissions
- **Merab Dvalishvili**: 16-4, 3 KOs, 1 Submission
- **Odds**: OMalley (-120) vs. Dvalishvili (+114)
Sean OMalley, the reigning champion, opened as a slight underdog but has seen his odds shift in his favor as the fight approaches. Dvalishvili, known for his relentless pace and wrestling, was initially a larger favorite but now finds himself as the underdog, partly due to concerns about a cut sustained in training.
Co-Main Event: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko
- **Division**: Womens Flyweight Title Fight
- **Alexa Grasso (C)**: 17-3, 4 KOs, 1 Submission
- **Valentina Shevchenko**: 23-4, 8 KOs, 7 Submissions
- **Odds**: Grasso (-110) vs. Shevchenko (-105)
This fight marks the third bout between these two athletes, with Grasso winning their first meeting and the second ending in a draw. Grasso has continued to prove herself at the top of the division, while Shevchenko looks to regain her title in what has been a tightly contested rivalry.
Other Main Card Fights
**Brian Ortega vs. Lucas Lopes**
- **Division**: Featherweight
- **Ortega**: 15-3, 3 KOs, 7 Submissions
- **Lopes**: 12-2, 6 KOs, 4 Submissions
- **Odds**: Ortega (-180) vs. Lopes (+130)
**Luis Rodriguez vs. Ode Osbourne**
- **Division**: Flyweight
- **Rodriguez**: 13-2, 4 KOs, 5 Submissions
- **Osbourne**: 11-5, 5 KOs, 4 Submissions
- **Odds**: Rodriguez (-160) vs. Osbourne (+120)
**Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics**
- **Division**: Lightweight
- **Zellhuber**: 13-1, 8 KOs, 3 Submissions
- **Ribovics**: 11-2, 9 KOs, 1 Submission
- **Odds**: Zellhuber (-230) vs. Ribovics (+170)
UFC 306 promises to be a thrilling night with two title fights and a lineup of competitive matchups that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.