Noche UFC 306 'Embedded' Ep. 1: Sean O'Malley feasts on FUHU spread, Valentina Shevchenko goes antique shopping, and other moments
Noche UFC 306 is set to electrify The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, this Saturday in honor of Mexican Independence Day. This highly anticipated pay-per-view (PPV) event will mark a historic moment for the UFC as it becomes the first to feature Riyadh Season as its title partner sponsor.
In the main event, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley will defend his title against Merab Dvalishvili. Meanwhile, UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is set to put her belt on the line in a trilogy showdown against Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event. Beyond these marquee matchups, the card is stacked from top to bottom with fighters of Mexican heritage.
The first episode of 'Embedded' for Noche UFC 306, released on Monday, gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the featured fighters as they gear up for fight week. The episode kicks off at the UFC Apex facility, where Grasso, Irene Aldana, Diego Lopes, Ronaldo Rodriguez, and others can be seen immersed in their sparring sessions.
The scene then shifts to Resorts World in Las Vegas, where 'Sugar' made a stop at FUHU, a trendy restaurant known for its contemporary Asian cuisine. Despite being offered an array of dishes from the menu, O'Malley only sampled a few small bites, mindful of his strict weight-cutting regimen leading up to the fight.
The episode also offered a glimpse of Brian Ortega sharpening his skills at his familiar stomping grounds, the Ultimate Training Centre in Huntington Beach, California, as he prepares for his high-stakes featherweight showdown with Lopes at Noche UFC 306. Meanwhile, Dvalishvili paid a visit to his coach John Wood's Las Vegas home for lunch, where the two rewatched O'Malley's TKO victory over former champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292.
Raul Rosas Jr. also made an appearance in Episode 1 of Noche UFC 306 'Embedded,' where he took a break from the grind by heading to Broadacres Marketplace with his family to unwind after training. The vlog then followed Shevchenko as she explored Goat Feathers Emporium, an antique shop in Boulder City, after a peaceful walk through Hemenway Park.
Check out the episode 1 of Noche UFC 306 'Embedded' below:
Noche UFC 306 main card to showcase six short films between fights
Noche UFC 306 promises to be the grandest production in the MMA promotion's history, with UFC CEO Dana White reportedly investing over $20 million to create a truly unforgettable spectacle. This landmark PPV event will be the first-ever live sporting experience held at The Sphere, a venue boasting massive wraparound 16K LED screens and cutting-edge immersive sound technology.
The UFC will present a series of six short films between the main card fights, paying tribute to Mexico's influence on combat sports. These 90-second videos are directed under the supervision of acclaimed filmmakers Glenn Weiss and Carlos Lopez Estrada.