UFC 306 Sphere Las vegas event featured an exciting night of fights,
with Sean O’Malley defending his bantamweight title against top contender Merab Dvalishvili,
and Alexa Grasso putting her flyweight belt on line in a rematch with Valentina Shevchenko.
Along with these highly anticipated bouts,
card delivered memorable performances by rising stars and seasoned fighters alike.
UFC 306 Sphere las vegas: O’Malley vs Dvalishvili Main Card Results
1. Ronaldo Rodríguez defeats Ode Osbourne by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Ronaldo Rodríguez showed incredible resilience, surviving a near-finish in the first round to rally and win by unanimous decision. After being dropped by a counter right hook and nearly submitted by a triangle choke, Rodríguez turned the tide in the second and third rounds, dominating with punches and elbows from top position. This victory marks his second UFC win, solidifying his status as an exciting fighter in the flyweight division.
Key Moment: Rodríguez escaping a deep triangle choke in first round and launching an aggressive comeback to take control in later rounds.
2. Esteban Ribovics defeats Daniel Zellhuber by Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Esteban Ribovics and Daniel Zellhuber delivered a thrilling, back-and-forth striking contest that saw both fighters land powerful shots throughout. Zellhuber appeared to gain the upper hand early in the third round, but Ribovics responded by rocking Zellhuber and turning the fight into an all-out slugfest. In the end, Ribovics edged out a narrow split decision victory in this exciting lightweight bout.
Key Moment: Ribovics’ ability to hurt Zellhuber in the third round and keep the fight competitive until the final bell.
3. Ignacio Bahamondes defeats Manuel Torres by TKO (strikes) at 4:02 of Round 1
Ignacio Bahamondes delivered a powerful performance, stopping Manuel Torres with a barrage of strikes late in the first round. Bahamondes’ speed and precision overwhelmed Torres, resulting in a decisive TKO victory just before the round ended. The win solidifies Bahamondes as a rising force in the lightweight division.
Key Moment: Bahamondes’ relentless striking that led to the stoppage in the first round.
4. Ketlen Souza defeats Yazmin Jauregui by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 3:02 of Round 1
Ketlen Souza wasted no time in her matchup against Yazmin Jauregui, securing a submission victory with a rear-naked choke in just over three minutes of the first round. Souza’s grappling prowess was on full display as she quickly took control and finished the fight on the ground.
Key Moment: Souza locking in the rear-naked choke, forcing Jauregui to tap early in the fight.
5. Joshua Van defeats Edgar Chairez by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
In a competitive and gritty flyweight bout, Joshua Van edged out Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision. Both fighters exchanged strong combinations and displayed excellent conditioning, but Van’s consistent output and control in key moments helped him secure the victory.
Key Moment: Van’s ability to outstrike Chairez in critical exchanges throughout the fight.
6. Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Aoriqileng by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Raul Rosas Jr. showcased his technical prowess and impressive composure in a three-round battle against Aoriqileng. Although the fight was closely contested, Rosas Jr. maintained control in the striking department and on the ground, earning a unanimous decision.
Key Moment: Rosas Jr.’s dominance on the ground, which allowed him to neutralize Aoriqileng’s offense.