LAS VEGAS – UFC promises to light up The Sphere with Noche UFC, which is being billed as a one-off fight event today – Saturday, September 14 – at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. This historic event is available on a streaming service.
Why is it called Noche UFC?
Noche UFC is a tribute to the Mexican people and their culture. The fight takes place just before Mexican Independence Day on September 16. It is also the first sport ever to be fought in the state-of-the-art Sphere, currently the largest spherical building in the world. It is 366 feet tall and 516 feet wide.
How can I watch Noche UFC?
Tonight’s UFC Noche will stream on PPV via ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 per month, but this special event costs $79.99. Another option is to get an annual subscription for $109.99.
When is Noche UFC?
The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. Pacific Time) with early prelims airing exclusively on ESPN+. Prelims begin at 8 p.m. (5 p.m. Pacific Time) on ESPN+. The main card will stream on PPV via ESPN+ and is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific Time).
Watch O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili on PPV via ESPN+
Preview of the Main Event
Suga Sean O’Malley (18-1-0, NC) will defend the 135-pound title for the second time after earning a dominant win over Marlon Vera in his last fight in February. The champion specializes in long-range strikes and has a wealth of skills in the ring. One small weakness appears to be his takedown defense.
This is the moment Merab Dvalishvili (17-4-0) has been waiting for. The grappling specialist is playing with the house money after rising through the ranks to earn this opportunity.
The two fighters exchanged verbal barbs in the run-up to the fight. O’Malley threatened to reopen the wounds on Dvalishvili’s face. The Georgian mixed martial artist called O’Malley’s trainer a “snake” for being disrespectful.
The co-main event could see the conclusion of the rivalry between women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso (16-3-1) and Valentina Shevchenko (23-4-1). Grasso won their first meeting in March by rear-naked choke. The two met again in September, but the match was ruled a draw despite a strong performance from Shevchenko. Who will finish this flyweight trilogy?
What is the main card for Noche UFC?
- (Champion) Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili – UFC Men’s Bantamweight Title
- (Champion) Alexa Grasso against Valentina Shevchenko – UFC women’s flyweight title
- Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes – Featherweight
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics – Light
- Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode Osbourne – Flyweight, Men
- Manuel Torres vs Ignacio Bahamondes – Light
- Irena Aldana vs Norma Dumont – Bantamweight, women
- Edgar Chairez vs Kevin Borjas – Flyweight, Men
- Yazmin Jauregui vs. Ketlen Souza – Straw weight for women
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Aoriqileng – Bantamweight, Men
What are the latest odds for Noche UFC?
- Suga Sean O’Malley (-102) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (-118)
- Alexa Grasso (-130) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (+110)
- Brian Ortega (+145) vs. Diego Lopes (-175)
- Daniel Zellhuber (-185) vs. Estoban Ribovics (+154)
- Ronaldo Rodriguez (-175) vs. Ode Osbourne (+145)
- Irena Aldana (-108) against Norma Dumont (-112)
- Manuel Torres (-125) against Ignacio Bahamondes (+105)
- Edgar Chairez (+245) vs. Joshua Van (-305)
- Yazmin Jauregui (-485) vs. Ketlen Souza (+370)
- Raul Rosas Jr. (-900) vs. Aoriqileng (+600)
Odds from DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch the UFC tonight.
What: UFC Night
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: The heats begin at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (4:30 p.m. Pacific Time).
Where: The Ball | Las Vegas, Nevada
Streaming option: ESPN+
