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UFC 306: 10 of the Best Photos from the ‘Noche’ Event at Sphere in Las Vegas
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UFC 306: 10 of the Best Photos from the ‘Noche’ Event at Sphere in Las Vegas

UFC 306 provided many unforgettable images from the Sphere in Las Vegas. With the unique shape of the venue and floor to ceiling LED screens, the decor was inspiring and gave fans and media some of the most memorable scenery ever seen at a UFC event.

The theme of the evening was “Noche UFC,” in honor of Mexico’s Independence Day. In addition to featuring fighters of Mexican heritage in every bout except the main event, a Merab Dvalishvili bout with Sean O’Malley, the UFC produced some awe-inspiring footage between fights on the main card.

There were also more static backgrounds for the fights, which looked like they were pulled straight out of a Mayan-themed video game. The Sphere features the largest LED screen in the world and was no small price to pay for the UFC, which reportedly paid $20 million for the high-tech venue.

In addition to Dvalishvili’s victory, highlights included a war between Esteban Ribovics and Daniel Zellhuber, with Ribovics winning, and a masterclass by Valentina Shevchenko to regain her women’s flyweight belt from Alexa Grasso. Shevchenko pitched a shutout, keeping Grasso on the mat for more than half the match.

Here are some of the best images from a visually spectacular fight night on Saturday in Las Vegas:

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) (Cooper Neill via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) (Josh Hedges via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) (Josh Hedges via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere prior to a fight between Irene Aldana of Mexico and Norma Dumont of Brazil at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere prior to a fight between Irene Aldana of Mexico and Norma Dumont of Brazil at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere prior to a fight between Irene Aldana of Mexico and Norma Dumont of Brazil at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Manuel Torres of Mexico prepares for a lightweight bout against Ignacio Bahamondes of Chile during the UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Manuel Torres of Mexico prepares for a lightweight bout against Ignacio Bahamondes of Chile during the UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Manuel Torres of Mexico prepares for a lightweight bout against Ignacio Bahamondes of Chile during the UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) (Chris Unger via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during a celebration of Mexican Independence Weekend between fights during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of Sphere during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) (Christian Petersen via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: A general view of the Octagon during the UFC 306 in Riyadh Season Noche UFC event at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) (Cooper Neill via Getty Images)