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2024 - 9 - 15

UFC 306: Suga’s Sweet Showdown Turns Sour!

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Catch all the thrills and spills of UFC 306 where 'Suga' Sean O'Malley dodges punches but ultimately gets knocked out of his title!

UFC 306 has come and gone like a whirlwind, with thrilling punches, high-tech theatrics, and shocking title changes! The arena at Las Vegas’ Sphere was buzzing as fans poured in to see former Helena native ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley defend his bantamweight title against the relentless Merab Dvalishvili. Fans were gearing up for a glorious show, with O'Malley promising to deliver his signature moves and stunning strikes. Yet, what the crowd didn't anticipate was a night where the tables would turn swiftly.

From the very first round, Dvalishvili was on fire, exhibiting a mix of stamina and strategy that caught the champion off-guard. His relentless pace and precision ultimately led to a unanimous decision victory over O'Malley, effectively ending what many considered the 'Suga Show'. In this high-stakes encounter, Dvalishvili showcased why he's considered a force to be reckoned with, and the outcome stunned fans, shattering O'Malley's reign as champ.

In addition to the excitement of the main event, UFC 306 didn’t hold back on the spectacle either. The Sphere in Las Vegas, with its futuristic design and innovative technology, served as the perfect backdrop for this sport-driven extravaganza. Audiences witnessed an event that wasn't just about fighting; it was a fusion of sports and entertainment that had even the legendary Conor McGregor casting a jealous glance. Plus, fans couldn’t miss the surreal experience of witnessing clips from ‘Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ interspersed with heart-stopping fights!

As the dust settled, Daniel Dvalishvili’s victory not only earned him the coveted bantamweight title but also left enthusiasts eagerly anticipating what’s next on the fight calendar! Looking ahead, eyes are set on UFC 309, where heavyweight champion Jon Jones is scheduled to clash with Stipe Miocic. This showdown promises to be just as electrifying as UFC 306, but here’s a fun fact: UFC 306 is estimated to have cost over $20 million just for the Las Vegas venue!

So, as we wipe off the sweat from our brows and recover from that whirlwind event, let's look back and appreciate how the combination of intense competition and mind-blowing venue can elevate an MMA experience. Remember, every slug, jab, and kick not only shapes the fighters’ legacies but also provides you with stories that you can share over kopi and roti at the nearby mamak!

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Live Updates: Helena's 'Sugar' Sean O'Malley defending ... (Sports and Weather Right Now)

LAS VEGAS- Professional fighter and former Helena native 'Suga' Sean O'Malley is defending his bantamweight title at UFC 306 in the Sphere in against Merat ...

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UFC 306 LIVE - Merab Dvalishvili takes on Sean O'Malley at the ... (BT Sport)

Hello and welcome to TNT Sports' live coverage of UFC 306. The main card is set to feature five mouth-watering contests, with Sean O'Malley's UFC ...

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UFC 306 live updates: Results, highlights, analysis as Sean O ... (Yahoo Sports)

Alexa Grasso will also defend her belt at UFC 306, which has cost the UFC over $20 million due to the high-tech Las Vegas venue.

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Main Card Results | UFC 306: O'Malley vs Dvalishvili (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

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UFC 306 – Riyadh Season Noche UFC: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili Live ... (ESPN FC)

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UFC 306: Dvalishvili wins unanimous decision over O'Malley in ... (Sportstar)

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UFC LIVE: Title blockbusters UP NOW after 'one of the best fights ... (Fox Sports)

UFC LIVE: Title blockbusters UP NOW after 'one of the best fights ever', ugly cut.

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UFC 306 & AMC Team Up To Put 'Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' In ... (Deadline)

The very first sporting event at Vega's Sphere, UFC 306 has the Walking Dead alum right in the center of the action.

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Noche UFC 306 Results: Bonus Winners, Highlights And Scorecards (Forbes)

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Merab Dvalishvili Beats Sean O'Malley By UD at UFC 306 to Win ... (Bleacher Report)

Merab Dvalishvili brought and end to the Suga Show with a unanimous decision win over Sean O'Malley to win the UFC bantamweight championship at UFC 306 ...

Jon Jones to defend title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 - ESPN (ESPN)

Jon Jones will put his heavyweight title on the line against former champ Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Nov. 16.

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Jon Jones And Stipe Miocic Headline UFC 309 In New York City (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

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Jon Jones to finally face Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 on Nov. 16, says ... (Yahoo Sports)

There is once again a light at the end of the tunnel for those still waiting to see Jon Jones fight Stipe Miocic. The UFC heavyweight champion will face the ...

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UFC 306: The good, the bad and the delightfully bizarre of Noche ... (Yahoo Sports)

UFC 306 promised us an MMA event in which the venue itself was the star. The technological marvel of the Las Vegas Sphere helped make that possible.

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UFC 306 Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay: O'Malley, Grasso ... (Yahoo Sports)

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UFC 306 Sets UFC Live Gate Record (Forbes)

The much anticipated UFC 306 fight card delivered at the gate, setting a UFC record live gate record.

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For Mexico, For All Time | UFC 306 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Watch Each Chapter Of The Journey Through Mexican History At Riyadh Season Noche UFC.

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The Future of Fight Nights: 10 Groundbreaking Elements that Make ... (Black Belt Magazine)

Discover the future of MMA at Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere in Las Vegas. From augmented reality to biometric sensors, this event is a game-changer!

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Dana White reacts to Sean O'Malley's UFC 306 title loss to Merab ... (Yahoo Sports)

LAS VEGAS – Sean O'Malley, one of the UFC's biggest stars, lost his belt this past Saturday against Merab Dvalishvili. The UFC bantamweight title changed ...

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UFC sets commercial records at Sphere event (Sports Business Journal)

UFC on Saturday became the first sports property to host a live competition at the Sphere, breaking several of its commercial records in perhaps the most ...

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UFC 306 at Sphere Pulls in Record $22M for UFC, Sphere (Sportico.com)

Sphere's first sports event set a venue record with $22 million in revenue as UFC sold out the 16000-seat arena for its 10-fight card Saturday night.

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UFC 306: 10 of the best photos from 'Noche' event inside Sphere in ... (Yahoo Sports)

UFC 306 provided several memorable images from its 'Noche' event at Sphere in Las Vegas.

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Dana White And Others Trash UFC Champion's Performance At ... (Forbes)

UFC President Dana White and others were unkind in their assessments of the Noche UFC co-main event that saw Valentina Shevchenko regain her UFC flyweight ...

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Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili's Next Best Fights After UFC 306 ... (Bleacher Report)

UFC 306 is in the books and Merab Dvalishvili came away as the biggest winner on the night. After winning 10 consecutive fights going back to 2018 he got ...

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The Real Winners and Losers From UFC 306 and Canelo Alvarez vs ... (Bleacher Report)

Las Vegas is frequently the epicenter of combat sports. The desert playpen has been a home for big-time boxing for years and has more recently become ...

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UFC 306 - Merab Dvalishvili shines, the Sphere - not so much (Yahoo Sports)

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Everything went according to plan at UFC 306 at Sphere — except ... (Yahoo Sports)

LAS VEGAS — Five years ago, the UFC went to Mexico City to pay belated homage to Mexican Independence Day with a fight card headlined by Chihuahua's own ...

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Noche UFC Deserved Our Reservation, Now It Deserves Our Praise (Kotaku)

An event some fans had a hard time making sense of turned out to be one we'll never forget.

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UFC at Las Vegas' Sphere Breaks Records with $22M in Ticket ... (Ministry of Sport)

Held at the Sphere in Las Vegas, UFC 306, also known as Riyadh Season Noche UFC, generated $22 million in gate sales, shattered the previous record of $17.7 ...

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