Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili battle for the UFC Bantamweight Championship tonight at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This championship bout features highly skilled fighters competing to claim or defend a prestigious title.
Sean O'Malley, known as "Suga," comes off a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera, proving his technique and versatility in the ring. Likewise, Merab "The Machine" Dvalishvili displayed his endurance and tactical mastery with a similar win against Henry Cejudo. Both competitors maintain an impressive record within the bantamweight class; O'Malley holds 18 wins under his belt with only one loss, reflective of his precision and reach advantage due to his height. Dvalishvili, however, has shown substantial resilience throughout his career, responding robustly despite experiencing more losses.
Live coverage for the Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili main card will start at 07:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-09-14 | 19:30 | 22:30 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-09-14 | 16:30 | 19:30 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-09-15 | 00:30 | 03:30 |
| Australia | 2024-09-15 | 11:30 | 14:30 |
UFC 306 takes place tomorrow, September 14, 2024, at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event starts at 10:30 PM EST and features a bantamweight championship fight between O'Malley and Dvalishvili. This is a five-round match for the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
Please note that the ring walk time might change depending on how long earlier fights last. If undercard fights end quickly, the main event could start earlier than planned.
For viewers outside of Eastern Standard Time, check the schedule table to find the start time in your area. This will help ensure you don't miss any action.
You can watch Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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| Method of victory | Sean O'Malley | Merab Dvalishvili |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.6 (+160) | 9.0 (+800) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.5 (+450) | 3.0 (+195) |
Sean O'Malley enters as the favorite with odds of 1.8 (-125), slight ahead of underdog Merab Dvalishvili at 2.2 (+118). For those betting on a knockout, O'Malley stands out with odds at 2.6 (+160), suggesting a higher likelihood compared to Dvalishvili’s 9.0 (+800). However, Dvalishvili shows stronger potential for a win by points or decision, marked at 3.0 (+195) against O'Malley’s 5.5 (+450). Each fighter's strengths reflect in these numbers, highlighting key victory paths and speculator considerations for betters eyeing different outcomes based on fighting styles and previous performances.