O’Malley enters the octagon with an 18-1 record to fight Dvalishvili, who has a 17-4 record. UFC CEO Dana White has suggested that this event will be “the biggest sporting event of all time” due to the massive production budget invested in it. The sheer size of this investment, with production costs topping $20 million according to ESPN, underscores the magnitude of this event.

UFC 306’s additional title fight is a women’s flyweight title fight between champion Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Grasso, with a 16-3-1 record, will face former champion Shevchenko, who has a 23-4-1 record. The excitement is palpable for this fight, their first since September 2023.

This is when the crowd gathers for the main event of UFC 306 in the Sphere, a state-of-the-art arena known for its unique design and unparalleled viewing experience for the audience.