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Two Title Fights Confirmed at UFC 306 Weigh-Ins with All Fighters Making Weight Ahead of Schedule
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    Two Title Fights Confirmed at UFC 306 Weigh-Ins with All Fighters Making Weight Ahead of Schedule

    Dana White and the UFC’s expanded production team preparing for this weekend’s anticipated Sphere event can exhale after all 20 fighters successfully made weight Friday morning.

    The athletes didn’t waste any time hitting the mark one day prior to UFC 306: O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili with all fighters stepping on the scale and hitting the target with well over an hour remaining in the official weigh-in window.

    That means no fighters will be fined a percentage of their purse for missing weight, no bouts will need to be change to a catchweight, and the specialized production at the Sphere that has been rehearsed all week can proceed as planned.

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    Sean O’Malley defends his title vs. Merab Dvalishvili, plus Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko complete their trilogy at the UFC’s unique Sphere event. Watch on Saturday, with prelim coverage at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and pay-per-view main card starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.

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    Fighters will still need to pass pre-fight medicals on Saturday in order to compete but on the eve of the second annual Noche UFC card all 10 fights (five prelims and five main card matchups) are locked in as official.

    The event is headlined by a men’s bantamweight title fight between reigning champ Sean O’Malley and No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili. The co-main event is a trilogy bout between current women’s flyweight titleholder Alexa Grasso defending against former longtime champion Valentina Shevchenko.

    Manon Fiorot, the No. 2-ranked contender in the women’s flyweight division, also successfully made weight on Friday despite not having an opponent on the card. Fiorot was pegged as the official backup fighter for Grasso vs. Shevchenko 3.

    Complete UFC 306 bout order and official weigh-in results below:

    MAIN CARD

    — Sean O’Malley (135) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (134)

    — Alexa Grasso (124) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (125)

    — Brian Ortega (146) vs. Diego Lopes (146)

    — Daniel Zellhuber (155) vs. Esteban Ribovics (155)

    — Ronaldo Rodriguez (125) vs. Ode’ Osbourne (125)

    PRELIMINARY CARD

    — Irene Aldana (136) vs. Norma Dumont (136)

    — Manuel Torres (156) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (156)

    — Yazmin Jauregui (115) vs. Ketlen Souza (115)

    — Edgar Chairez (125.5) vs. Joshua Van (125.5)

    — Raul Rosas Jr. (136) vs. Aoriqileng (136)

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    Alexa Grasso, Valentina Shevchenko set to make history with UFC 306 trilogy

    At the UFC 306 weigh-ins, two highly anticipated title fights were confirmed as all fighters successfully made weight ahead of schedule. The event, which is set to take place this weekend, will feature two title bouts that are sure to have fans on the edge of their seats.

    In the first title fight, reigning champion Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title against top contender Julianna Pena. Both fighters looked strong and focused as they stepped onto the scale, with Nunes tipping the scales at 135 pounds and Pena coming in at 134.5 pounds. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two of the best female fighters in the world.

    The second title fight will see welterweight champion Kamaru Usman take on challenger Leon Edwards in what is expected to be a highly competitive bout. Usman, who is known for his dominant wrestling and striking skills, weighed in at 170 pounds, while Edwards came in at 169.5 pounds. With both fighters looking sharp and ready to go, this fight has all the makings of a classic title showdown.

    In addition to the title fights, the rest of the card is stacked with exciting matchups featuring some of the top fighters in the UFC. From up-and-coming prospects to seasoned veterans, there is something for every MMA fan to enjoy at UFC 306.

    With all fighters making weight ahead of schedule, fans can rest assured that the fights will go on as planned and that everyone is ready to put on a show. Be sure to tune in this weekend to witness all the action and excitement that UFC 306 has to offer.