Noche UFC 306 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Scorecards
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Merab Dvalishvili from Georgia expresses his emotions following his win over Sean ... [+] O'Malley in the bantamweight title match at UFC 306, held during the Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The UFC event lived up to all its hype in terms of entertainment and excitement.
The event attracted an impressive crowd of 16,024 people, generating a revenue of $22 million. This made it the most successful UFC event held at the Sphere.
Although there weren’t a lot of conclusions on Saturday night, we did witness the crowning of two new champions and two thrilling battles.
In the headline match, Merab Dvalishvili took the title from Sean O'Malley, becoming the new UFC bantamweight champion. Dvalishvili won decisively, securing a unanimous decision that highlighted his dominance throughout the fight.
O'Malley couldn't find a solution to counter Dvalishvili's grappling skills.
Dvalishvili successfully executed six takedowns and maintained over 10 minutes of control during the match, earning the approval of all three judges. Meanwhile, O'Malley struggled to connect with his stronger punches and was dominated for much of the fight.
Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her championship in the co-main event with a strong performance. She managed to take Grasso down eight times and maintained control for a total of 16 minutes and 4 seconds.
Grasso attempted to submit Shevchenko multiple times, but Shevchenko successfully evaded each attempt while staying in a strong position on top.
Fans and certain members of the MMA community weren't thrilled with the fighting— or the absence of it— but Shevchenko has successfully reclaimed her position as the champion in the women's 125-pound division.
Here's a summary of all the outcomes from Noche UFC.
UFC 306 Main Card Results Recap
UFC 306 Prelims: Results Recap
UFC 306 Early Prelims Results Recap
UFC Night: Outstanding Performances of the Evening
Ignacio Bahamondes achieved a quick victory against Manuel Torres, finishing him in the first round. Bahamondes landed a straight right punch that knocked Torres down, allowing him to follow up with strikes on the ground.
The conclusion of the fight was one of just two that evening, which earned Bahamondes a bonus of $50,000 for his impressive performance.
Ketlen Souza secured a submission victory against Yazmin Jauregui in the opening round, which earned her an additional performance bonus.
A powerful left hook sent Jauregui to the canvas, and Souza swiftly applied a rear-naked choke. Despite the pressure, Jauregui refused to submit and instead lost consciousness.
Zellhuber vs. Ribovics - Battle of the Evening
It’s unfortunate that one fighter had to come out on the losing end in the Zellhuber-Ribovics match. Both competitors engaged in a fierce contest, exchanging a total of 277 notable strikes throughout the fight.
Ribovics won by split decision. Each fighter earned $50,000 for their performance in the Fight of the Night.
From a cinematic perspective, Noche UFC was a success. The big screen, the lighting, and all the elements of Mexican culture showcased in the arena were truly impressive. There's a strong anticipation for the UFC to host more major events like this for future special occasions.
