. THE FIGHTS .

UFC 306: O'Malley vs. Dvalishvili

Date & Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 7:00 PM PT (Main Card)
Location: Sphere, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: Available on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View

Main Event: Sean O'Malley (c) (17-1-0) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (16-4-0)

• Weight Class: Bantamweight Championship (135 lbs)

• Betting Odds: O'Malley (-150) vs. Dvalishvili (+130)

Co-Main Event: Alexa Grasso (c) (16-3-1) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-1)

• Weight Class: Women’s Flyweight Championship (125 lbs)

• Betting Odds: Grasso (+120) vs. Shevchenko (-140)

Other Big Fights:

• Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes (Featherweight)

• Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Aori Qileng (Bantamweight)

Catch all the action live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View! Betting odds subject to change.

BOXING: Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga

Date & Time: Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 5:00 PM PT (Main Card)
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: Available on DAZN Pay-Per-View

Main Event: Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2) vs. Edgar Berlanga (21-0-0)

• Weight Class: Super Middleweight (168 lbs)

• Betting Odds: Canelo (-450) vs. Berlanga (+350)

Other Big Fights:

• David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade (Super Middleweight)

• Julio Cesar Martinez vs. McWilliams Arroyo (Flyweight)

• Jermell Charlo vs. Tim Tszyu (Junior Middleweight)

Catch all the action live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Betting odds subject to change.

ONE Friday Fights 79

Date & Time: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET
Location: Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand
Broadcast: Available on the ONE YouTube, Facebook channel.

Main Event: Kongchai Chanaidonmueang (72-22-5) vs. Amir Abdulmuslimov

• Weight Class: 126 lbs Muay Thai

In the headline bout, former Rajadamnern Stadium champion, Kongchai Chanaidonmueang, seeks his 73rd win against rising Russian star, Amir Abdulmuslimov.

BARE KNUCKLE FIGHT CLUB: 66: Blas vs. Reber

Date & Time: Friday, September 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET
Location: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL
Broadcast: Available on the BKFC App and FITE TV

Main Event: Bryce Blas (C,5-0-0) vs. Trey Reber (4-1-0)

Bryce Henry Blas defends his BKFC Bantamweight Championship against tough contender Trey Reber in what promises to be an intense title bout.

. THE HIGHLIGHTS .

No Interim Lightweight Title Fight While Islam Makhachev Out With Injury

Dana White has confirmed there will be no interim lightweight title fight while Islam Makhachev is recovering from his injury. He explains, "Islam's fought so many times and is always willing to jump up to take a fight so no, there won't be an interim title."

Musumeci Loses One Flyweight Crown and Is Hospitalized With Lung Injury After Failed Weight Cut

After a last-minute match cancellation and a brutal failed weight cut of 35 lbs in 5 days, Musumeci was hospitalized with pneumomediastinum, a tear in the lung he believes he acquired while doing Rickson diaphragm breathing. Musumeci has been stripped of his title due to the failed weight cut, raising fresh questions about extreme weight cuts in fight sports.

Vanessa Demopoulos Appeals Fight Night 242 Loss Over Missed Foul

Vanessa Demopoulos is appealing her UFC Fight Night 242 loss, claiming that her opponent, Jaqueline Amorim, was grabbing the inside of her gloves while setting up an armbar. Amorim claims she was holding "over the gloves" and has a clear conscience, but the final decision lies with the Nevada Athletic Commission.

Demetrious Johnson Will "Absolutely" Be in UFC Hall of Fame

Following the news of Mighty Mouse's retirement, Dana White says we'll "absolutely" see him in the Hall of Fame, adding, "Who has defended Demetrious Johnson more than me? I've never had a problem with Demetrious Johnson."

. THE HEAT .

Kayla Harrison Wants to Put an Elbow Through Peña's Giant Forehead

(Photo Credit: Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Kayla Harrison could be in with a title shot if she defeats Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307, and she's so confident she'd be willing to fight all three bantamweights in one night. Harrison has one particular opponent in mind, though: Julianna Peña.

Looking for a grudge match, she said, “I really don’t care, I don’t let emotions get in the way of my business but if it was gonna be Kayla’s choice, of course, I would love to put an elbow through Julianna’s giant forehead, that would bring me great joy.” 

Sean O'Malley Jumps on Podcast to Taunt Henry Cejudo

Suga briefly jumped onto the Pound 4 Pound Podcast with Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo. His message was concise: "Boys, you guys know that I'm a very, very busy man. I'll keep this short, I came here for two reasons. One, praise you, Kamaru. You're an absolute legend; and two, Henry, how did you let Aljo take you down so easy?" 

He then disconnected with nothing more than a "You're welcome.”

Dana White: Oscar De La Hoya is "trying to sh*t on Canelo"

Continuing the De La Hoya/Canelo beef, Dana White has responded to Oscar De La Hoya's plans to attend Noche UFC over Canelo's fight, saying “I don’t know where he’s getting his tickets from, definitely ain’t getting it from me… it’s him trying to sh*t on Canelo.”  

. THE BONUS .

If you have 24 minutes, this is a great promo video for UFC 306 and its momentous debut at SPHERE, Las Vegas. It’s long but a good one. Dana White claims in the video that this will be the “greatest live sporting event of all time.”

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