UFC 306 Main Card Results

Merab Dvalishvili def. Sean O’Malley (UD)

At UFC 306, Merab Dvalishvili secured a decisive victory over Sean O’Malley via unanimous decision. Dvalishvili's relentless pace and grappling proved too much for O’Malley, who struggled to find his range. Dvalishvili dominated from start to finish, repeatedly taking O’Malley down and neutralizing his dangerous striking. This win solidified Dvalishvili’s place at the top of the bantamweight division.

Valentina Shevchenko def. Alexa Grasso (UD)

Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed the flyweight title by outclassing Alexa Grasso over five rounds. Shevchenko's precision, footwork, and grappling dictated the fight, with Grasso unable to mount significant offense. Shevchenko mixed in effective strikes and timely takedowns, earning a unanimous decision (50-45) and reasserting her dominance in the division. It was a statement win after losing the belt to Grasso in early 2023.

Diego Lopes def. Brian Ortega (UD)

In the featherweight division, Diego Lopes earned a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega, marking the biggest win of his career. Lopes displayed sharp striking and leg kicks, hurting Ortega multiple times and controlling the pace throughout. His well-rounded game, including defensive grappling, prevented Ortega from finding his rhythm, leading to a convincing decision win for Lopes, propelling him closer to title contention.

Esteban Ribovics def. Daniel Zellhuber (SD)

In a lightweight bout, Esteban Ribovics won a close split decision over Daniel Zellhuber. The fight was a back-and-forth affair, with both fighters showcasing their striking and grappling. Ribovics edged out the victory by being the more aggressive fighter in key exchanges, securing the win on two of the judges’ scorecards (29-28). This victory continues Ribovics' rise in the division.