UFC 306
UFC gears up for huge event starring Topuria at ‘The Sphere’
Dana White has confirmed that UFC 306 will see unprecedented investment and will likely mark the return of ‘The Matador.’
“A masterpiece” is how Dana White, CEO of the UFC, described the project coming together for UFC 306. The futuristic venue ‘The Sphere’ in Las Vegas is set to host the event, scheduled for September 14 of this year.
“We’ve spent a lot of money on this event. No one will be able to replicate it because no one can spend as much. It will be a work of art, and that’s a reality; it will never be repeated,” Dana said about the night, which he later confirmed will primarily celebrate Mexican Independence Day.
While speculation about UFC 306 has just begun, it’s likely that up to three titles will be on the line. Two of these will feature the most high-profile champions of the moment, with the third being the most anticipated fight in women’s MMA.
The three potential title fights for UFC 306
| Fight | Division |
|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria vs Max Holloway | Featherweight |
| Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili | Bantamweight |
| Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko | Fly Weight |
Topuria set to be the main attraction
Given the significant investment in this event, the UFC will undoubtedly be aiming to showcase its top talents. And that likely means we’ll see how the organisation’s view on whether Topuria is a bigger star than O’Malley.
The rise of Ilia Topuria is notable. Unless there is a drastic shift, he is poised to become the face of UFC in the coming years. The Spanish-Georgian fighter combines in-cage talent with continuous showmanship when handed a microphone—both crucial ingredients for success in the world’s largest MMA promotion.