UFC’s Most Mexican Card Challenges Canelo Álvarez
The Sphere, the stunning architectural gem in Las Vegas that opened a year ago, will be the main venue for Noche UFC, marking the first event in its brief but promising sports history.
With 8 Mexican fighters on a 10-fight card, UFC 306 highlights the organization’s commitment to the Mexican legacy in mixed martial arts.
UFC 306: A Unique Experience
In an interview with ESPN, Dana White revealed that the event will be more than just a series of fights; it will be a groundbreaking immersive experience. “We’re going to deliver an incredible entertainment event. A film will be projected in the Sphere, divided into chapters. Before each fight, a segment of the film will be shown on the Sphere’s screen, followed by the fighters entering the arena for their match. It will be a love letter to Mexico.”
The UFC will also utilize The Sphere’s cutting-edge technology to elevate the event. According to the company’s release, “UFC 306 will feature the premiere of the film ‘Por México, Por Todos los Tiempos,’ presented in six 90-second chapters during the event broadcast. Haptic seats, TAIT’s automated camera system, and live Spanish audio will also be incorporated.”
The event promises to be a true Mexican celebration that will compete with the much-anticipated fight between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Edgar Berlanga. With The Sphere as the backdrop, UFC 306 is set to redefine the standards in the sports and entertainment industry.
UFC 306 Fight Card in Las Vegas:
- Sean O'Malley (USA) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (GEO) - UFC Bantamweight Championship
- Alexa Grasso (MEX) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (KYR) - UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship
- Brian Ortega (USA) vs. Diego Lopes (BRA) - Featherweight
- Daniel Zellhuber (MEX) vs. Esteban Ribovics (ARG) - Lightweight
- Ronaldo Rodríguez (MEX) vs. Ode Osbourne (JAM) - Flyweight
- Irene Aldana (MEX) vs. Norma Dumont (BRA) - Women’s Bantamweight
- Manuel Torres (MEX) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (CHI) - Lightweight
- Yazmin Jáuregui (MEX) vs. Ketlen Souza (BRA) - Women’s Strawweight
- Edgar Cháirez (MEX) vs. Joshua Van (USA) - Flyweight
- Raúl Rosas Jr. (MEX) vs. Aori Qileng (CHN) - Bantamweight