UFC 306 delivered an action-packed night with intense matchups and stunning performances across the board. The event featured five electrifying bouts, including incredible comebacks, relentless brawls, and dominant displays of skill from rising stars. The night culminated in two highly anticipated championship fights—one marking the first-ever women’s trilogy bout in the flyweight division and the other a grudge match for the bantamweight title.
In both title fights, new champions emerged, making UFC 306 a night to remember inside the iconic Sphere venue.
UFC 306 Main Card Results:
Merab Dvalishvili Defeats Sean O’Malley (Unanimous Decision: 49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili delivered an outstanding performance against Sean O’Malley, securing a unanimous decision victory. Dvalishvili’s relentless grappling and pressure overwhelmed O’Malley, leading him to capture the bantamweight title.
Valentina Shevchenko Defeats Alexa Grasso (Unanimous Decision: 50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
In the co-main event, Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her flyweight championship by defeating Alexa Grasso in their trilogy bout. Shevchenko showcased her elite striking and control to earn a dominant unanimous decision victory.
Diego Lopes Defeats Brian Ortega (Unanimous Decision: 30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Diego Lopes put on a grappling clinic, controlling the fight against Brian Ortega to secure a unanimous decision win. Lopes’ ground game was too much for Ortega to handle, earning him a decisive victory.
Esteban Ribovics Defeats Daniel Zellhuber (Split Decision: 29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Esteban Ribovics edged out a split decision victory over Daniel Zellhuber in a closely contested bout. Both fighters showcased their skills, but Ribovics’ striking ultimately swayed the judges in his favor.
Ronaldo Rodríguez Defeats Ode Osbourne (Unanimous Decision: 29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Opening the pay-per-view main card, Ronaldo Rodríguez rallied back from a tough opening round to secure a unanimous decision win over Ode Osbourne. Rodríguez displayed resilience and heart, turning the fight around and starting the night off strong for Mexico.
Preliminary Results:
- Norma Dumont defeats Irene Aldana (Unanimous Decision: 30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Ignacio Bahamondes defeats Manuel Torres (TKO via strikes at 4:02 of Round 1)
- Ketlen Souza defeats Yazmin Jauregui (Submission via rear-naked choke at 3:02 of Round 1)
- Joshua Van defeats Edgar Chairez (Unanimous Decision: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Aoriqileng (Unanimous Decision: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
UFC 306: A Night of New Champions and Memorable Performances
UFC 306 delivered excitement, surprises, and new champions, with Merab Dvalishvili and Valentina Shevchenko standing tall as the event’s big winners. Fans were treated to a night of unforgettable action, setting the stage for even more drama and anticipation in the UFC.